RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·6d agoCampaign with usSustained advocacy by organisations like RNID can shape the policy and funding environment that underpins hearing healthcare services and patient access in the UK.
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·7d agoDeaf Awareness Week: Step inside the boxHigh-profile public awareness campaigns can reduce stigma around hearing loss and increase the number of people who seek audiological help, benefiting the broader field.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Cochlear implants·11d agoFinding hearing loss support through RNID Near YouThis case highlights how peer support and community services like RNID Near You can bridge gaps between diagnosis and appropriate intervention, which is relevant for audiologists managing patients who are disengaged or under-supported.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·11d agoBBC Radio 4 AppealHigh-profile charity campaigns on national radio can raise public awareness of hearing loss, potentially increasing the number of people seeking audiological assessment and support.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Research (general)·12d agoWhat our eyes reveal about the effort of listeningmeasurement of listening effort (the mental energy used to follow conversations in noise) could close a significant gap in audiology assessment, where patients report fatigue and difficulty not captured by conventional hearing tests.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·13d agoRNID – National hearing loss charityRNID's scale of reach across 18 million UK deaf and hard-of-hearing people makes its awareness campaigns relevant context for audiologists engaging with patient communities.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Clinical audiology·2w agoSingle-sided deafnessPublic education about SSD device options and communication strategies can help patients arrive at clinic better informed and more engaged in shared decision-making.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·2w agoFundraise at schoolSchool-based deaf awareness fundraising can contribute to earlier identification of hearing problems in children and reduce stigma from a young age.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·2w agoI’m deaf – so what? Sian’s hearing loss journeyPersonal stories of delayed help-seeking and stigma highlight the psychological barriers audiologists should be prepared to address in clinical encounters.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Cochlear implants·2w agoBone conduction hearing implants (BCHIs)Clear public-facing explanations of BCHI options can help audiologists support patient education and improve awareness of surgical alternatives to conventional hearing aids.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoRNID helps HSBC UK launch British Sign Language training for employeesEmployer-led BSL training at scale signals growing mainstream commitment to deaf inclusion and may raise public awareness of communication access needs.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Cochlear implants·2w agoNew research could improve battery life of cochlear implant devicesIf lower stimulation rates maintain speech understanding, cochlear implant miniaturisation and battery life improvements become more feasible, potentially broadening device accessibility and patient comfort.＋Save
