RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·7d agoShape the future of subtitles and signing for on-demand TVRegulatory decisions on subtitle and sign-language provision directly affect the daily media access and quality of life of millions of people with hearing loss in the UK.
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·9d agoLiving with deafblindness: hope for the futureDeafblindness is an underserved dual-sensory impairment, and growing public and research attention — including charity-funded studies — may eventually inform more holistic audiological care pathways for this population.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·13d agoLove live music? Tell us how you protect your hearingGrassroots campaigns targeting young live-music audiences can help normalise hearing protection behaviours before noise-induced hearing damage becomes irreversible.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·2w agoHow hearing loss tested our connectionFirst-person accounts like this remind clinicians that hearing loss carries significant emotional and relational consequences that go beyond the audiogram, reinforcing the value of person-centred counselling in audiology care.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·2w agoTargeting mitochondria to protect against noise-induced hearing lossIdentifying the mitochondrial pathways driving noise-induced hearing damage could open entirely new pharmacological prevention strategies for an extremely common and currently irreversible condition.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·2w agoDeveloping gene therapy for TOMT-linked hearing lossTOMT-linked hearing loss is a distinct genetic subtype, and targeted gene therapies for specific mutations represent the frontier of curative audiology research.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·2w agoInvestigating the feasibility of gene therapy for stereocilin-related hearing lossStereocilin mutations cause a specific inherited form of hearing loss, and a successful gene therapy could one day offer a curative option beyond hearing aids or cochlear implants.＋Save
RNID·Other·Hearing aids·2w agoEvaluating a novel signal-processing strategy for improving perception of speechA successful new signal-processing strategy for noisy environments would directly address one of the most common and persistent complaints of hearing-aid users, potentially improving device satisfaction and uptake.＋Save
RNID·Other·Tinnitus·2w agoDisentangling brain activity underlying hyperacusis and tinnitusIdentifying distinct brain-level mechanisms for hyperacusis versus tinnitus could pave the way for condition-specific diagnostic tools and therapies, which are currently lacking.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·2w agoReal-time monitoring of listening effort and fatigue in older adultsValidated real-world measures of listening effort and fatigue could fill a major gap in audiological assessment, enabling more person-centred rehabilitation for older adults.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·2w agoInvestigation of the relationship between APOE4 expression, hearing loss and Alzheimer Disease pathologyUnderstanding whether APOE4 mechanistically links hearing loss to Alzheimer's pathology could reshape how audiologists counsel high-risk patients and prioritise early intervention.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoImproving the function of the infection-fighting cells to prevent glue ear in childrenGlue ear is the most common cause of hearing loss in children, and a better understanding of its immune mechanisms could eventually lead to non-surgical treatments that reduce the need for grommets.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoAltered auditory efferent activity as a potential factor in tinnitus emergenceIf the auditory efferent system is confirmed as a driver of tinnitus emergence, it could open entirely new therapeutic targets beyond current symptom-management approaches.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·3w agoUncovering the ‘hidden’ genetics of childhood hearing lossA more sensitive genetic diagnostic tool could reduce the proportion of childhood sensorineural hearing loss cases that go unexplained, enabling earlier targeted intervention and genetic counselling.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·3w agoSpeech encoding in the brain and how it changes during ageingUnderstanding the brain-level changes behind age-related difficulty hearing speech in noise could eventually point toward better rehabilitation targets beyond the ear itself.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoBaby monitors for caregivers who are deaf or have hearing lossNo actionable clinical practice change — this is a consumer assistive technology guide, but audiologists can use it as a ready-made resource to share with deaf or hard-of-hearing patients who are new parents.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoAlarm clocks for people who are deaf or have hearing lossNo actionable clinical practice change — this is a consumer-facing assistive technology guide useful for patient counselling and signposting, not a clinical study.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Research (general)·3w agoGovernment support for early‑career researchers at RNIDSustained government investment in early-career hearing researchers helps build the long-term pipeline of expertise the audiology field needs to address unanswered clinical questions.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Research (general)·3w agoCan we prevent hearing loss caused by antibiotics?Aminoglycoside-induced ototoxicity remains an unsolved clinical problem for cystic fibrosis and other patient populations, and RNID-backed research signals growing charitable investment in finding protective strategies.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·4w agoBrighton eventCharitable legacy giving is a key long-term funding stream for hearing loss research and advocacy organisations like RNID.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·4w agoMy hearing loss journey and why I volunteer with RNIDFirst-person patient narratives like this can help audiologists better understand the lived experience of hearing loss and the value of peer-support community services.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·6w agoPhilanthropyMajor philanthropic gifts to organisations like RNID can accelerate research into new hearing treatments and expand patient support services in the UK.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·6w agoTrusts and FoundationsChronic underfunding of hearing health is a structural problem that limits research, treatment access, and service quality — making philanthropic investment in this space a meaningful lever for the field.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·6w agoVoting and electionsPolitical engagement by the hearing-loss community can influence the funding and policy decisions that shape audiology service provision in the UK.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·6w agoWho we areUnderstanding RNID's mission helps audiologists and hearing-care professionals identify a key advocacy and research-funding partner in the UK.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·6w agoPolicy and influencingAdvocacy work by major hearing-loss charities like RNID shapes the policy environment that ultimately affects NHS audiology funding, employer obligations, and service access for patients.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·6w agoSpring Appeal 2026Raising public awareness that sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency could prompt faster care-seeking, potentially improving outcomes for patients who might otherwise delay treatment.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·6w agoA memorable moment for #TeamRNID at TCS London MarathonCommunity fundraising events like this raise public awareness of hearing loss and generate income for advocacy organisations such as RNID, which can indirectly support research and policy work in audiology.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·6w agoPlay our weekly lotteryCharity lotteries like this provide a funding stream for hearing-loss advocacy and research organisations such as RNID, indirectly supporting the broader audiology sector.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·6w agoRunning to raise awareness of hearing lossStories of clinicians advocating publicly for hearing loss awareness help reduce stigma and strengthen community support for audiology-related charities.＋Save
