Your hearing can change throughout your life. It's common to have problems hearing as you get older. There is plenty of help out there, and a range of devices that can help you hear better.

Next steps

For advice on what to do if you think you've got hearing loss or you've been diagnosed, contact RNID.

Communication can be challenging if you are deaf or have hearing loss. RNID has some tips about how others can best communicate with you.

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