Wayne Benskin, 41, has been an RNID volunteer since 2025. Alongside his role at a secondary school, he volunteers at his local RNID Near You service. Here, Wayne shares his hearing loss journey and what volunteering with RNID means to him. Wayne whilst volunteering at his local community RNID Near You. We would love to learn more about you and your connection to hearing loss....
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable clinical change — this is a personal narrative piece intended to raise awareness and inspire community volunteering, not to inform clinical practice.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
First-person patient narratives like this can help audiologists better understand the lived experience of hearing loss and the value of peer-support community services.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Wayne Benskin, 41, shares his personal experience living with hearing loss.
- 02He began volunteering with RNID's Near You community service in 2025.
- 03The piece highlights the emotional and social dimensions of hearing loss.
- 04Peer volunteering programs offer support beyond clinical settings.
- 05First-person accounts can inform person-centred approaches in audiology.
