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Case studies

Case Study – Workplace Assessment for Clare Bowdler

February 14, 2020

If you, or any of your colleagues, have hearing loss, you may not realise how easy it is to get support – and that funding is available. Marketing Manager Clare Bowdler has developed hearing loss over the last 20 years. A colleague noticed that Clare was finding it difficult to hear in meetings and suggested a workplace assessment. We caught up with Clare to find out how it has transformed her working life. What challenges did you face at work...

Advice & information

Is hearing loss on your agenda?

February 4, 2020

Often referred to as the ‘hidden disability’, hearing loss is far more widespread than most of us are aware. There are 12 million people in the UK with hearing loss and by 2035, we estimate it will rise to around 15.6 million people. Within the workplace, five million people in the UK have some level of hearing loss – that’s around 12 in every 100 employees. Businesses lose £2 billion in revenue per month by ignoring the needs of...

Tinnitus

Tips for managing tinnitus at work

February 4, 2020

What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a medical condition which is usually described as ringing, buzzing, hissing or other sounds in the ears or head that others can’t hear. Prolonged exposure to loud noise, or even an isolated blast of loud noise, can cause tinnitus. That’s why jobs where sound levels regularly exceed 80-85dB can put employees at greater risk, including factory and construction workers, pilots, dentists, rock musicians, bar staff and motorcycle couriers. Some people aren’t bothered by the condition...

News

Open up your business with Louder than Words

November 8, 2019

Louder than Words is RNID's (formerly Action on Hearing Loss) range of products and services for businesses. We have everything your organisation needs to become more accessible to customers and staff with hearing loss. This new Louder than Words website will help you improve customer service, increase productivity, boost staff morale and meet your legal obligations on equality. Break down barriers with Louder than Words People who are deaf or have hearing loss all too often experience communication barriers when accessing...