Present Operations
The RNID has achieved a high profile for its work in lobbying and working with the UK government on modernisation of the UK's audiology services. This has resulted in the introduction of superior digital hearing aids free of charge via the NHS.
To deliver its activities, the RNID has a dedicated Casework service, that represents deaf and hard of hearing people across all aspects of Social Security and Welfare Rights issues. The service was started with the aid of Lottery Funding, but has recently become core funded.
RNID has also emerged as a major player in technology research and development, in particular through its work in the area of product development. The RNID Product Development team won an Innovation Award for their work on a new genre of telephone - the ScreenPhone.
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