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Rob relies on following people and asking for help when his journeys are disrupted. As a cochlear implant wearer, he says that announcements are pretty impossible to hear. Simple changes can be made to make travelling on public transport more accessible for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

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Charlotte has to travel on public transport quite a lot and usually manages well. But if she's travelling on her own, she can find it nerve-wracking. 🚅 Navigating interrupted journeys can sometimes leave her feeling foolish, frustrated and exhausted. Simple changes can be made to make travelling on public transport more accessible for people who are deaf or have hearing loss: https://bit.ly/4hkL6kD

Earlier this year, we asked deaf people and people with hearing loss to share their experiences of using public transport. 🚅 🚌 Our recent research and new report ‘Clear Signals’, funded by Motability Foundation, shows that 77% face significant barriers when travelling on public transport, rising to 94% of BSL users and that access to information is the biggest barrier. Passenger information needs to be consistently accessible to everyone, no matter where they are travelling across the UK. This can be achieved with improved audio-visual information, access to audio announcements via hearing loops, Auracast and BSL translation and deaf awareness training for customer facing staff. Visit our website to find out more about our research and report: https://bit.ly/3TQahUp

Imagine trying to travel without being able to easily access the information you need. 🚅 🚌 Our latest research, published in our new ‘Clear Signals’ report, funded by the Motability Foundation, surveyed 1,762 deaf people and people with hearing loss, including 283 BSL users. It found 77% of them face significant barriers when using public transport, rising to 94% among BSL users. Worryingly, 41% told us these barriers affect their independence, with some choosing not to use public transport at all. Access to clear, accessible information shouldn't be a barrier to travel. By improving passenger information and making journeys more inclusive, we can help ensure everyone can travel with confidence. Visit our website to find out more about the findings and discover how we can make public transport more accessible for people who are deaf or have hearing loss: https://bit.ly/4xGpipQ

Hearing loss and dementia are two conditions that become more common as we get older. They can make it harder to communicate, stay connected with other people and take part in everyday life. This World Alzheimer’s Day, we’re exploring what hearing loss and dementia mean for people living with both conditions, and how RNID-funded research is helping us better understand their connection.

Through our Innovation Seed Fund, we want to pump-prime innovative research into the causes, treatment and diagnosis of hearing loss, tinnitus and other hearing-related conditions. We also welcome applications to investigate the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline.  Deadline for applications:  Wednesday 4 November 2026  Value: up to £10,000 Eligibility: Applicants may be from any university, research institute or small to medium enterprise in any country  Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ew2SZXgp This year, we are working with Fight for Sight to co-fund small projects that will support innovative research into the mechanisms, diagnosis, prevention or treatment of conditions affecting both vision and hearing. If you are based in the UK and your research is in this area, please apply for funding through Fight for Sight’s Small Grants scheme: https://lnkd.in/gh8eYa9a

Have you heard of the Government's Access to Work scheme? 👀 Access to Work can fund practical support such as communication support, assistive technology and workplace adjustments for deaf people and people with hearing loss. It's a valuable resource that more people should know about and be able to access.

Have you checked if anyone needs communication support when you’re hosting meetings? Such as interpreters, captions or transcripts? This was one of the topics we covered this morning in our National Inclusion Week webinar. It was packed with useful guidance and practical tips to support you and your colleagues to have conversations about deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus. A huge thank you to Charlotte Young, Robbie Crow and Mel Close, who joined us and shared their experience and insights. Take a look at their top tips here, and sign up for our free workplace resources and invites to future webinars: https://lnkd.in/dJZcr4_J