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Hearing Progress 2010

Our new 'Hearing Progress' gives you an insight about the achievements of our research grant programme over the last year.

You can read about:

  • Developing a drug to treat noise-induced hearing loss
  • Identifying the causes of childhood deafness
  • Diagnosing and treating nerve damage
  • Our research towards a cure
  • Discovering the cause of tinnitus.

You can download the Hearing Progress 2010 booklet (PDF 1.4MB) (opens new browser window) or request a hard copy from our Information Line (contact details on the left).

Hearing Progress 2009

Our booklet 'Hearing Progress 2009' gives highlights of the progress made during ten years of RNID research funding.

You can read about:

  • Preventing noise-induced hearing loss
  • Tackling age-related hearing loss
  • Improving hearing aids
  • Better cochlear implants
  • Restoring hearing
  • Curing tinnitus.

You can download the Hearing Progress 2009 booklet (PDF 5.8MB) or request a hard copy from our Information Line (contact details on the left).

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.

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