Blog posts by Naomi Dainty

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The great outdoors

We all know the importance of exercise, but what we may not be aware of are the increased benefits of…

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Keeping your mind active

Studies have shown that adopting good health habits can prevent cognitive decline and further reduce the risk of dementia. Some…

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Deafblind Dinin’

Our first Deafblind Dinin’ event took place in February, held in partnership with Mindful Chef and hosted by Cambridge RAG…

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What is Usher Syndrome?

Usher Syndrome is a genetic, inherited condition which causes hearing loss, sight loss and in some cases, poor balance. The…

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Supporting patients through lockdown

Deafblind UK supports patients through lockdown with support from the National Lottery Community Fund. National charity, Deafblind UK is offering…

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Concentration fatigue

In her latest blog, Deaf advocate and Deafblind UK Outreach Officer Louise Goldsmith finds out more about concentration fatigue and…

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New printer to improve braille communications

Deafblind UK have installed a new braille embosser printer at its head office in Peterborough, allowing the expansion of in-house…

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Barclays helps to fund Deafblind UK’s support services during lockdown

National charity, Deafblind UK, has received funding from Barclays to support people who are deafblind through the Covid-19 pandemic. The…

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My week of digi-breaks

Deafblind UK blogger Emma Devine is taking part in our digi-break challenge and has started taking daily screen breaks. Read…

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On the move

We are delighted to confirm that we have completed the sale of our headquarters building in Peterborough. The building was…

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