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National Usher Syndrome Helpline launched by Deafblind UK and Deafblind Scotland

Deafblind UK and Deafblind Scotland have announced the launch of a new Usher Syndrome Helpline, a dedicated national support service…

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Deafblind UK chosen as Camfil UK Charity of the Year 2026

Deafblind UK is proud to announce a new Charity of the Year partnership with air quality specialists Camfil UK, working…

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New Year’s Honours: Chair of Deafblind UK awarded OBE for services to people living with deafblindness

Deafblind UK has today welcomed the announcement that our Chair, Robert Nolan, has been awarded an OBE in the New…

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Building a better future in deafblindness: Deafblind UK hosts first annual House of Commons Roundtable

Deafblind UK has hosted the first in a new annual series of high-level roundtable events at the House of Commons,…

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Hundreds run the rainbow for Deafblind UK

Deafblind UK is celebrating the huge success of its very first Rainbow Run, which took place at Ferry Meadows, Nene…

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Deafblind UK and Caterpillar Peterborough facility forge new charity collaboration to empower the Deafblind Community

Deafblind UK is proud to announce a new two-year charity collaboration with Caterpillar’s Peterborough facility, marking the beginning of a…

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Elite athlete Sam Gough joins Deafblind UK as Ambassador

Multi-sport athlete and disability advocate Sam Gough has been named an Ambassador for Deafblind UK. Sam, best known for captaining…

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Deafblind UK partners with Libraries NI to launch sight and hearing information points in libraries across Northern Ireland

Deafblind UK has joined forces with Libraries NI to ensure local residents have easier access to crucial support for sight…

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‘Game changing’ Deafblind UK research centre to launch at Birmingham City University

We are extremely proud to open the new Deafblind UK Centre for Education and Research based at Birmingham City University…

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Deafblind UK aims to reduce loneliness this winter

This winter, we’re working to reduce isolation amongst people affected by sight and hearing loss. Our Winter Wellness campaign features…

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Deafblind UK finds that only half of Local Authority respondents have a specific identification and referral process for people living with deafblindness

Deafblind UK has undertaken some research to explore the gap in provision for assessment and care packages for people living…

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New accessible homes at Rainbow Court

It was a very proud day, back in April, when the Mayor of Peterborough cut the ribbon and officially opened…

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Open Hand Magazine

Open Hand is our free, quarterly magazine containing articles and information that are tailored specifically to people with dual sensory loss.

There are very few publications designed for this specific market and so Open Hand gives its readers valuable information that they may not otherwise have known and reminds readers about Deafblind UK’s support services.