Despite years of promises, too many #NHS providers are still not meeting their legal duties under the #EqualityAct. Everyone has the right to equal access to healthcare - but deaf people aren't getting this. We're calling on you to help change that:

How would you spend £5,000? A new car? A luxury holiday? Start dreaming now and enter our Summer Superdraw for your chance of winning this incredible cash prize. Play today for just £1: T&Cs apply. Players must be 18 or over and live in the UK to play.

Songwriter and producer, @Lemar has shared his personal experience of how loud music has damaged his hearing - and some of the steps we can all take to protect our hearing and continue to enjoy the festival season. How to listen to music safely:

We’re joining @ALLIANCEScot in calling for a right to communication for all. Sign up to ensure equal rights for everyone - because communication is about more than just words: #MoreThanWords.#CommunicationForAll

Thanks to @royalsociety for sharing these pictures of us, it was a pleasure to be part of their event for the launch of their Disability Technology Report. It was great to see the enthusiasm for #Auracast, inclusive technology at it's best. Read more:

If you or someone you know uses British Sign Language (BSL), there's a direct way to contact NHS 111 - so that you can get assessed and directed to the right place to go. Visit to access this service in BSL.

Have you got everything you need for #Glastonbury?. 🏕️ Tent. 🥾 Wellies. 🧴 Sunscreen. 🎧 Ear plugs. Find out why hearing protection is important at festivals this summer:

Worryingly, the majority of music lovers overestimate how long they can safely listen to loud music without hearing protection. 🎧 . What’s the loudest gig you've been to? Do you think you have experienced hearing loss or tinnitus because of loud noise? 👇

Have you watched Code of Silence? The lead character uses lip reading to solve crimes. We're delighted there's representation on our screens for the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Justin won the jackpot on the last Superdraw, could you be our next winner?🎉. Play RNID’s Superdraw today for just £1 and you could win £5,000 to spend this summer: T&Cs apply. Players must be 18 or over and live in the UK to play.

"I was being pushed from department to department. I had no idea what they were doing.". When Pip went into hospital, her hearing aids ran out of charge. It took staff four days to start writing notes - after reminding them that she needed to lip read.

Loud noise can damage your ears and before you know it, cause permanent hearing loss and tinnitus – ringing or buzzing in your ears. Make sure you know the risk, so you can look after your ears. How to protect your hearing:

Last week was #VolunteersWeek and we celebrated the amazing work that our volunteers do for the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus. A huge thank you to all our volunteers. 💚 . Join us and make a difference:

We’re really excited to see that @BBCiPlayer will stream the #PyramidStage of @glastonbury with BSL again this year!. This includes performances from Alanis Morrissette, The Script, Kaiser Chiefs and Rod Stewart - fully accessible for fans at home. 🔽.

“If you’re fortunate enough to have a bit of free time in your working week, I think volunteering with RNID is a great idea.”. We’re grateful to have so many great volunteers, like Wayne, who spend a couple of hours helping people. Join us today:

It is great to see brands such as @Apple, introduce features on their devices to become more accessible. Learn more about Apple's Music Haptics and how it can change the experience of those who have varied levels of hearing loss, listening to music:

Great to see @currys, @AMV_BBDO and @SparkFoundryWW featuring subtitles and a BSL interpreter, and bringing accessibility to the fore in advertising. We love working with businesses who want to improve accessibility for customers and employees.

“As a hearing aid user, I appreciate how it can be challenging getting used to hearing aids. Volunteering for RNID means I can share my experience.” . Mark was invited to Buckingham Palace Garden Party in recognition of his volunteer work. 💚 . Join us:

In the last 12 months, our incredible volunteers have given more than 16,000 hours of their time to RNID. This #VolunteersWeek, we want to say a huge thank you to all! 💚 . Could you spare an hour or two of your time? Join our team of volunteers today:

Hearing aids can provide a range of benefits. 🦻. Find out more about hearing aids: