RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoMy experiences on public transport make me feel it’s my fault that I don’t hear well: Emily’s storyEmily's experience illustrates that systemic inaccessibility in transport causes measurable psychological harm — including stigma and loss of confidence — to people with hearing loss, a dimension audiologists should factor into holistic patient care.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2w ago· press releaseClear Signals report reveals public transport inaccessible to millions of deaf peopleThe RNID's 'Clear Signals' report formalises and scales up individual patient experiences into a national advocacy position, potentially driving policy changes that could meaningfully improve quality of life for millions of people with hearing loss in the UK.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2w agoClear Signals: Improving transport accessibilityBy naming specific barriers and proposing concrete infrastructure and policy improvements, this report gives the audiology and hearing care community a structured framework to reference when advocating for better real-world outcomes for patients.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·2w agoLiving with hearing loss and dementia: lived experience and researchThe growing overlap between hearing loss and dementia represents one of audiology's most pressing public-health challenges, and centering patient voices alongside research helps clinicians understand the real-world communication burden faced by this population.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoStill time to sign up for RNID webinar on transport accessibilityGrowing Auracast adoption in public infrastructure could expand real-world benefit for hearing aid users, making awareness of these deployments relevant to audiologists advising patients on assistive listening.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoReady, set, sign! Learn Great British Bake Off BSL signsCommunity-facing content like this helps normalise BSL and raise deaf awareness among the general public, supporting broader social inclusion for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·3w agoCommunicate clearlyClear communication between healthcare professionals and deaf or hard-of-hearing patients is a persistent equity gap; accessible guidance from a trusted advocacy body helps reinforce standard best practices across all clinical settings.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·3w agoProvide communication supportClinics should establish a clear pre-appointment workflow for booking and briefing BSL interpreters or notetakers for patients who need them, including a tested pathway for remote interpreting as a backup.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·3w agoOffer alternative contact methodsClinics should audit their appointment and communication systems to ensure non-telephone options (email, SMS, online booking) are available and clearly signposted for patients with hearing loss.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·3w agoAsk about communication needsClinics should implement a routine process for asking, recording, and retrieving individual communication preferences for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients before every appointment.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·3w agoCommunicating with patients who are deaf or have hearing lossHealthcare professionals—including audiologists—should review and align their patient communication protocols with this RNID guidance, particularly around informed consent and appointment accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoTop tips for talking about hearing loss in the workplaceWorkplace communication barriers remain a significant quality-of-life issue for people with hearing loss, and practical advocacy resources like this can support audiologists in counselling patients on self-advocacy at work.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3w agoBecome a memberRNID's membership and fundraising activities directly support biomedical hearing research and advocacy efforts that can influence UK hearing healthcare policy and funding.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·3w agoI lost my hearing but found a communityPatient lived-experience stories like this remind audiologists of the social and emotional impact of hearing loss beyond the clinical encounter, reinforcing the value of signposting patients to peer-support communities.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Research (general)·3w agoRNID Hearing Therapeutics Summit 2027The return of this multidisciplinary summit signals continued institutional momentum behind hearing therapeutics, which could accelerate translation of novel treatments into clinical practice.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·4w agoMake your venue accessibleAccessible venues directly affect quality of life for hearing-loss patients, and audiologists are often asked to recommend practical resources beyond the clinic — this guidance fills that role.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4w agoSign names in British Sign LanguageAudiologists who understand the cultural significance of Deaf identity, including BSL sign names, are better equipped to build trust and communicate respectfully with Deaf patients.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Pediatric·4w agoWhy do children get glue ear? The research giving families hopeGlue ear is the leading cause of temporary hearing loss in children, and accessible public education from credible charities like RNID helps families engage earlier with audiological and medical services.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4w agoRNID seminar to focus on improving transport accessibilityAuracast Bluetooth LE Audio has the potential to transform public-space hearing accessibility, and RNID's engagement with transport authorities could accelerate real-world rollout in the UK.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4w agoChampioning inclusive innovation through co-designAs consumer tech giants like Meta embed accessibility into core product development through co-design, audiologists may increasingly see patients arriving with expectations shaped by mainstream inclusive technology, making awareness of this trend professionally relevant.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·5w agoTesting Auracast to improve public transportAuracast has the potential to make public spaces like train stations more accessible for hearing aid users, which could significantly raise the real-world value proposition of compatible devices and inform counselling conversations about assistive listening technology.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·5w agoArrange a funeral collectionFuneral collections are a meaningful way for the audiology community to direct memorial donations toward hearing loss causes, sustaining charity-funded support services.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·5w agoPay in your moneyClear donation-submission pathways help audiology-adjacent fundraisers efficiently direct funds to hearing loss charities, supporting community and research initiatives.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·5w agoContact usAccessible contact channels from a major UK hearing charity ensure patients and clinicians can quickly connect with non-clinical support resources for hearing loss and tinnitus.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·5w agoDonateCharitable giving to RNID sustains advocacy, research funding, and direct support services that benefit the broader hearing loss community in the UK.＋Save
RNID·Other·AI & technology·5w agoBSL signers invited to take part in groundbreaking AI projectCentering deaf BSL users' voices in AI development could shape future accessibility tools that audiologists and hearing services will eventually integrate into patient care.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·5w agoThe science behind your hearing hangoverRaising public awareness of gradual, cumulative noise-induced hearing damage is a key upstream prevention strategy for the audiology field.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·6w agoStarting your first job? Five tips if you’re deaf or have hearing lossHelping patients with hearing loss navigate workplace inclusion is an under-discussed dimension of audiological rehabilitation, and ready-made charity resources can extend clinician support beyond the clinic.＋Save
RNID·Press release·Public health & policy·6w agoDon’t lose the music: Music events leave Gen Z with hearing damageNoise-induced hearing loss in young adults is a growing public health concern, and awareness campaigns like this can drive earlier help-seeking behaviour and normalise hearing protection use.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoNew genetic cause of rare inherited hearing loss discoveredIdentifying GPN2 as a novel genetic cause of Perrault Syndrome expands the known genetic landscape of rare hereditary hearing loss, potentially improving diagnostic yield for families undergoing genetic testing.＋Save
