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Mavis’ Story: How befriending has brightened her world
At 86, Mavis faces the daily challenges that come with age. A kind, resilient woman, she’s been in contact with…
School Liaison Officer Carolyn tells us about Lesson in a Box
“Ensuring that all students have a positive experience of education is vital to ensuring that everyone becomes a valuable member…
Ian’s fundraising ‘snookerthon’ in memory of his mum who was deafblind
Remember how we always talk about getting creative with fundraising and doing it your own way? Well, meet Ian Pettey,…
10 Reasons to attend the Deafblind UK Conference ‘Standing out and fitting in’ this October!
Over the years, our Deafblind UK conference has seen increasing popularity, showing us just how much our audience values the…
Lord David Blunkett joins us for the Deafblind UK Conference 2024
We are delighted to welcome Lord David Blunkett to the Deafblind UK Conference 2024, where he will be talking about…
Deafblind UK supports USHthis Summer Camp for a third year
We are thrilled to support Usher Kids UK’s ‘USHthis’ Summer Camp for a third year! From 5th – 10th August,…
Alex’s story
Like many people who suffer from a sight impairment, Alex’s vision deteriorated later in life. In 2019, at the age…
Running Blind, Helen’s story of deafblindness, running and fundraising
Helen had lived with hearing loss all her life, but had no idea that she would also lose her sight…
Meet the fundraising team
Our fundraising team work tirelessly to raise money to support our vital work. We caught up with them to find…
Guide running the London Marathon
When Deafblind UK Chairman, Robert, decided to take on the London Marathon, he knew he would need the support of…
Our request to the new Government
With over 450,000 people living with deafblindness in the UK and a general election fast approaching, we’re calling on the…
Navigating communication challenges in healthcare
Going into the hospital for any amount of time can be a scary prospect, whether it’s a pre-planned appointment or…