Information Line (Freephone)
Telephone 0808 808 0123
Textphone 0808 808 9000
informationline@rnid.org.uk
Telephone 0808 808 0123
Textphone 0808 808 9000
informationline@rnid.org.uk
RNID: For deaf and hard of hearing people.
Hearing Matters
Hearing Matters. That's why you should take our telephone or online hearing check today.
4 million people in the UK are losing their hearing but doing nothing about it. Research suggests this is because of embarrassment, but unfortunately a hearing loss at any age can have a huge impact on personal, social and working lives if it is not addressed.
Many people wait up to 15 years between the onset of hearing loss and seeking advice about it. However it can be better to find out about hearing aids sooner rather than later as getting used to amplified sound is harder if you have already got used to a 'quieter world'.
What can you do?
Check your hearing regularly by calling 0844 800 38 38 (calls from a BT landline cost up to 5p per minute. Other providers' charges may vary. Call set up charge may apply).
Or why not try RNID's online hearing check
The check takes 5 minutes, is easy to do and is confidential.
If you know someone who is losing their hearing, read our factsheet for tips on how to approach the subject: Living with someone with gradual hearing loss.
