Blog posts by Naomi Dainty
What happens after you’ve gone?
Writing a will is really important to ensure loved ones know what you want after you pass away. Wills help…
What is… Social prescription?
Social prescription is a form of treatment in which a GP refers a patient to local non-clinical services. These are…
Blue badges
A Blue Badge is a permit that allows you to use disabled parking spaces – which are usually closer to…
Deafblind UK rates Shelleven Guest House ‘Deafblind Friendly’
Shelleven Guest House in Bangor has become the first venue in Northern Ireland to be given a ‘Deafblind Friendly’ award…
Going to the extreme
Life with sight and hearing loss has its challenges, but for some people, it motivates them to challenge themselves even…
Deafblind UK launches package of services for carers
Deafblind UK has launched a new package of services for people who care for, support or look after anyone with…
Deafblind UK launches its Summer Draw to raise money and give cash prizes
Deafblind UK has launched its online ‘Summer Draw’ where players can win a minimum of £1000 whilst also raising money…
Lifting the lockdown
Do those words fill you with excitement or dread? The relaxing of the lockdown restrictions is widely associated with positivity,…
Helen Keller
Helen Keller is one of the most well-known deafblind people in history, famous for her political activism, lecturing, writing and…
My pandemic experience – Robert
Covid-19 has affected us all in so many different ways. Here, our chairman Robert describes his experiences of being deafblind…