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Voting and elections

A dispatch from RNID — filed

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Whether you're a member of the public, an elected MP or candidate, you can help people who are deaf, or have hearing loss or tinnitus be better represented and heard by Government. Find advice on how to vote, how to campaign inclusively, and what we're calling for from Government in our manifestos below....

Clinical Takeaway

No actionable change for clinical practice; this is civic-participation guidance for patients and political engagement guidance for candidates.

Why It Matters

Political engagement by the hearing-loss community can influence the funding and policy decisions that shape audiology service provision in the UK.

Key Points
  1. 01RNID provides election guidance tailored to deaf and hard-of-hearing voters.
  2. 02Advises MPs and candidates on inclusive, accessible campaigning.
  3. 03Aims to ensure hearing health is represented at the government level.
  4. 04Relevant to tinnitus, hearing loss, and deaf communities alike.
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