Posted by Charlie Powell-Brett

The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) is calling on people to share stories about hearing loss in the workplace.

In a research project that could improve support for employees affected by loss of hearing, the charity hopes to conduct short interviews with individuals who have gone deaf while remaining in work.

It also hopes to gather information from retired people who have lost their hearing in the last ten years.

Roger Wicks, RNID director of research, policy and government relations, said: “The interviews will be a great opportunity to highlight issues which can inform us about the ways people react to and deal with hearing loss and how best to support hard of hearing people in work in the future.”

He added that the “vital study” would encompass people of all ages and professions.

In related news, the RNID is currently recruiting deaf and hard of hearing volunteers to help stage the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.