Organization
RNID(RNID)
RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) is the UK's largest charity for the 12 million people living with deafness, hearing loss, or tinnitus, providing community services, information resources, and hearing research funding. Founded in 1911, RNID campaigns for accessibility standards and the equal rights of deaf people across the UK.
About
Founded in 1911 and headquartered in Peterborough, RNID rebranded from Action on Hearing Loss in 2020 with a renewed mission to make life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. It is the UK's largest hearing loss charity.
What They Do
RNID provides community drop-in sessions through its RNID Near You programme, a free online hearing check, and detailed guidance on hearing aids, assistive technology, tinnitus management, and employment rights. The charity also funds research into new hearing treatments and technologies.
Who They Serve
RNID serves the UK's 12 million people affected by deafness, hearing loss, or tinnitus — including profoundly deaf individuals, those with age-related hearing loss, and people newly experiencing tinnitus.
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