Free RNID hearing tests available in May and June 2025

The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) will be at Middlesbrough Campus on 1 May and 24 June offering their 3 minute in-person hearing test.

Why is it important?
Over half the population aged 55 or over have hearing loss, yet it can take people up to 10 years to get their hearing checked.
Who is the test for?
The online hearing test is for you if you’re aged 18 or over and have not been diagnosed with hearing loss.
How does it work? The test measures how well you can hear speech when there’s background noise. You will find out if you need to see someone about your hearing and get advice on what to do next.

Before you attend:
Do you have tinnitus? -
You will hear constant white noise during the test. If you’ll find this uncomfortable, please don’t take the test.
Headphones
You will get a more accurate result using our headphones rather than built-in speakers.
A quiet place
We will use a quiet room for the hearing test where you won’t be disturbed.

When?
• Thu 1 May, 12:00-14:00
• Tue 24 June, 12:00-14:00

Where?
SLB room 2.30b, 2nd floor, Student Life Building

There is no need to book. This is a drop-in, however there may be a short wait.

If you are unable to attend on these dates, please contact studentwellbeing@tees.ac.uk for information on accessing the test online.

Please direct any queries to studentwellbeing@tees.ac.uk

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