In England, 20% of the adult population (7.62 million people) have a hearing loss. Hearing loss causes individuals all sorts of difficulties in their daily lives. The vast majority of hearing loss involves damage to the cochlea, in the inner ear.

Modernising the National Health Service (NHS) hearing aid services

All NHS Audiology services in England have recently been modernised.  Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) in local areas are responsible for funding these services so that digital hearing aids continue to be fitted to NHS patients.  The RNID has created information for NHS commissioners to assist them with sustaining modernisation in local services. This information is intended specifically for NHS commissioners, however you may wish to draw it to the attention of your local PCT. 

More information

NHS commissioners can access this information by downloading the leaflet "Sustaining your modernised audiology service" (opens new browser window).