RNID: For deaf and hard of hearing people.

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.

Myths about deafness

We dispel five common myths about deafness, including 'hearing aids restore hearing' and 'deaf people only hear me when they feel like it’.

Describing deafness

These are some of the terms that people use to describe their own deafness, including deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing.

Types and causes

Information on why so many people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing. We explain why age, loud noise and infections can play an important part.

Science and research

Find out the science background and what research is happening in the area of hearing.

Statistics

Number crunching – our latest figures on deafness and hearing loss.