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Telephone 0808 808 0123
Textphone 0808 808 9000
informationline@rnid.org.uk
RNID: For deaf and hard of hearing people.
Science and research
In recent years, remarkable progress has been made towards understanding the causes of hearing loss and tinnitus. This is leading to much needed treatments to protect and improve hearing, and silence tinnitus.
Hearing The Future
Our booklet Hearing The Future explains what's new in deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus research.
It tells you:
- how the ears work
- the different types and causes of deafness
- what research is currently taking place
- the challenge of tinnitus
- the importance of support for research and development.
Hearing the Future booklet (PDF 2.25MB).
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
The UK government have introduced the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill into parliament. The Bill updates the regulation of assisted reproduction and embryo research.
Frequently asked questions about the Bill and how it relates to deafness.