Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.

Before using this service, we recommend you make your own checks. Your checks should include being happy that: the service will meet your needs; staff are properly qualified; policies are in place to keep everyone safe and you know how much the service will cost.

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We provide information and support for anyone who is deaf, or has hearing loss or tinnitus, and those who support someone.

What we do

• We provide life-changing support, campaign for equality and fund pioneering research. We couldn't do this without the generous support of people like you.
• Find out how the ear works, about ear conditions that can affect your hearing, and how to protect your hearing from loud noise.
• Find out about the different types of hearing loss, how to get your hearing tested, and what can help you hear better and overcome challenges communicating.
• 12 million adults in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss. We can all play our part to be more deaf aware, both at work and in daily life.
• If you are deaf or have hearing loss, we have some tips you can use to help people better understand your communication needs.

Age range

0-upwards

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

Yes