RNID·Other·Accessibility·2w ago· press releaseClear Signals report reveals public transport inaccessible to millions of deaf peopleRNID launches its 'Clear Signals' report warning that deaf people and those with hearing loss are systematically excluded from UK public transport, causing stress, anxiety, and loss of independence for millions.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·2w agoLiving with hearing loss and dementia: lived experience and researchRNID explores the intersection of hearing loss and dementia on World Alzheimer's Day, examining lived experiences and research on how both conditions affect communication and social connection.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoReady, set, sign! Learn Great British Bake Off BSL signsRNID shares a blog post in which deaf Social Media Executive Stacey demonstrates British Sign Language (BSL) signs for baking-related words, timed to coincide with the return of The Great British Bake Off.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·3w agoCommunicate clearlyRNID provides practical tips for healthcare professionals on speaking clearly to deaf or hard-of-hearing patients, including facing the patient, using plain language, and not speaking through interpreters.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·3w agoProvide communication supportRNID guidance on arranging professional communication support—such as BSL interpreters or notetakers—in advance for deaf or hard-of-hearing patients, including tips on working with remote services.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·3w agoOffer alternative contact methodsRNID recommends that healthcare providers offer alternative contact methods—such as email, online booking, and SMS—to patients with hearing loss who cannot easily use telephone communication.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·3w agoAsk about communication needsRNID advises healthcare professionals to proactively ask about and record patients' individual communication needs rather than making assumptions, including checking records before appointments.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·3w agoCommunicating with patients who are deaf or have hearing lossRNID guidance for healthcare professionals on communicating effectively with deaf or hard-of-hearing patients, covering informed consent, appointment booking, and all stages of care.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoTop tips for talking about hearing loss in the workplaceRNID shares practical tips from a National Inclusion Week webinar on how to have open conversations about hearing loss in the workplace to foster confidence and inclusion.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3w agoBecome a memberRNID membership recruitment page highlighting member benefits including funding biomedical research into hearing loss and tinnitus and supporting advocacy campaigns.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·3w agoI lost my hearing but found a communityRetired GP Mel shares her personal experience of hearing loss and describes the support and community she found through her membership in RNID.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Research (general)·3w agoRNID Hearing Therapeutics Summit 2027RNID announces the return of its Hearing Therapeutics Summit in 2027, a multidisciplinary event aimed at accelerating innovation and advancing hearing therapeutics for researchers, clinicians, industry, and investors.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·4w agoMake your venue accessibleRNID provides guidance for venue operators on how to make spaces accessible for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4w agoSign names in British Sign LanguageAn RNID article explaining sign names in British Sign Language, describing their cultural significance and unique personal identity within Deaf communities.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Pediatric·4w agoWhy do children get glue ear? The research giving families hopeRNID article exploring the causes of glue ear in children—affecting ~80% before age 10—and summarising current research into treatments and outcomes for families.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4w agoChampioning inclusive innovation through co-designRNID highlights how Meta uses co-design — a collaborative process involving community members with hearing loss — to embed accessibility into product development from the outset.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·5w agoTesting Auracast to improve public transportRNID, funded by the Motability Foundation, conducted March 2026 field testing of Auracast broadcast audio technology at a train station to evaluate its potential to improve public transport accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing passengers.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·5w agoArrange a funeral collectionRNID provides guidance on arranging funeral collection donations in memory of a loved one, including offering collection envelopes for family and friends.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·5w agoPay in your moneyRNID provides instructions for fundraisers on how to submit funds raised online, by post, phone, or bank transfer, including via JustGiving and Virgin Money Giving.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·5w agoContact usRNID contact page offering information and support for deaf people, those with hearing loss or tinnitus, plus guidance on donations, memberships, volunteering, and in-person drop-in sessions.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·5w agoDonateRNID donation page encouraging one-off or regular gifts to support deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus, highlighting the impact of donations.＋Save
RNID·Other·AI & technology·5w agoBSL signers invited to take part in groundbreaking AI projectSeven deaf-sector charities have launched 'BSL and AI: What is the Future?', a project gathering insights from British Sign Language signers on how AI could improve accessibility for deaf people.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·5w agoThe science behind your hearing hangoverRNID explains the science of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus caused by repeated exposure to loud music, noting that damage often accumulates gradually before people notice it.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·6w agoStarting your first job? Five tips if you’re deaf or have hearing lossRNID offers five practical tips for deaf people or those with hearing loss entering their first job, covering workplace rights, available support, and strategies to ease the transition.＋Save
RNID·Press release·Public health & policy·6w agoDon’t lose the music: Music events leave Gen Z with hearing damageRNID research highlights that Gen Z adults (aged 20–29) in the UK risk permanent hearing damage at music events, launching the 'Don't Lose the Music' campaign ahead of the August bank holiday weekend.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoNew genetic cause of rare inherited hearing loss discoveredResearchers at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust identified mutations in the GPN2 gene as a new genetic cause of Perrault Syndrome, a rare inherited condition associated with hearing loss.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·8w agoChoose your earplugsRNID presents consumer guidance on choosing earplugs for hearing protection, featuring personal stories from individuals with different listening habits to help readers find suitable options.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·8w agoYour listening styleRNID published a post titled 'Your listening style,' likely discussing individual listening habits and their implications for hearing health.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·8w agoDon’t Lose the MusicRNID published a post titled 'Don't Lose the Music,' likely addressing hearing protection or awareness around music-related hearing loss risk.＋Save
