Blog posts by Naomi Dainty

The stages of sight and hearing loss – Roger’s story

Deafblind UK Trustee Roger describes his experiences of adapting to life with sight and hearing loss, and offers hope to…

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Support Deafblind UK without reaching into your pockets

Do you ever feel like you would like to ‘give something back’ but you are also feeling the financial pinch?…

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CQC recognises Rainbow Court’s dedication to supporting people who are deafblind throughout the pandemic

Staff and residents at Rainbow Court in Paston are celebrating after being recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for…

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Deafblind UK helps people to live better with sight and hearing loss, this Deafblind Awareness Week

Deafblind UK is on a mission to make things easier for people who have sight and hearing loss, this Deafblind…

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Key workers launch befriending service to combat isolation

Key workers at UK Power Networks have partnered with charities to launch a telephone befriending service aimed at tackling social…

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National Emergencies Trust (NET) funding awarded to Deafblind UK

Coronavirus has challenged the whole nation, causing fear, grief, panic and disruption to the way each one of us goes…

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All about… Ménière’s disease

Affecting two in every 1,000 people, Ménière’s disease is a rare condition that is caused by a disorder in the…

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Living with Cochlear Implants

Hi, I’m Shannon, I’m 23 and I have had Bilateral Cochlear Implants for three years now. Life before cochlear implants…

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Deafblind UK celebrates VE Day by launching new services for veterans

We are proud to launch a package of services specifically to support people who have reduced sight and hearing as…

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I am immensely proud to be a Government key worker

Rosalind is a support worker for Deafblind UK and has been walking 5 miles a day to make sure our…

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