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.
Information and resources for deaf and hard of hearing people, their families, friends and employers, and professionals
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Find out about deafness and hearing loss, tinnitus, hearing aids, our latest products, accessible entertainment, and the Disability Discrimination Act. You can also practice sign language and fingerspelling with our interactive tools, and learn useful tips to help you communicate better.
About deafness and hearing loss
Everything you've always wanted to know about deafness and hearing loss. We tell you what causes hearing loss, dispel many common myths and explain the mysteries of tinnitus. You can also find out the latest facts and figures about deafness and learn about deaf awareness.
Tinnitus
The tinnitus information section tells you all about tinnitus and how it can be managed. You will find details on what tinnitus is, what it sounds like, why some people get it and most importantly where to get help.
Hearing aids
Find out about how to get a hearing test and about the different types of hearing aids and how to get them. Also, find out how to look after your hearing aid and to get the best from it. We have answers to some frequently asked questions about hearing aids that may help you.
Information for health professionals
RNID helps health professionals by producing a wide range of free factsheets and leaflets for patients and clients, funding biomedical research into hearing loss and tinnitus and offering a host of other services to help your deaf and hard of hearing clients.
