Organization
Royal National Institute for Deaf People(RNID)
RNID is the UK's largest charity supporting the 18 million people living with deafness, hearing loss, or tinnitus, using the power of community, research, and influencing to transform what it means to be deaf in the UK. Founded in 1911, it provides information, funds hearing research, and campaigns for equality in health and public services.
About
Founded in 1911, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) — known as Action on Hearing Loss between 2011 and 2020 — is the national charity for the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss, or experience tinnitus. RNID is headquartered at Highbury Station Road, London, and works across all four nations of the UK.
What They Do
RNID provides free online hearing checks, an information and advice service, and community support for deaf people and those with hearing loss. It funds and conducts scientific research into hearing technologies and treatments, trains employers in deaf inclusion and workplace adjustments, and campaigns for better NHS audiology services, improved captioning standards across broadcasting, and sign language recognition in law.
Who They Serve
The 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss, or experience tinnitus — from those born profoundly deaf to older adults experiencing age-related hearing loss — as well as their families and the professionals who support them.
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