Organization
Royal National Institute for Deaf People(RNID)
RNID is the national charity supporting over 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss, or live with tinnitus. They work across health, employment, and biomedical research to change life for the better for deaf and hard of hearing people.
About
Originally founded in 1911 and operating as "Action on Hearing Loss" from 2011 to 2020, RNID reverted to its historic name to reclaim the strength of a recognisable national brand. They now operate on a remote-first model across all four nations of the UK.
What They Do
RNID provides information and support resources, campaigns for inclusive healthcare and workplaces, funds biomedical research into hearing loss and tinnitus treatments, and partners with employers to improve deaf inclusion. They also connect people to local hearing support services and maintain an extensive resource library on hearing technology.
Who They Serve
RNID serves deaf and hard of hearing people and those with tinnitus across the UK, as well as hearing people who want to communicate better with deaf family members, colleagues, or customers.
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