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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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Alex’s story

Like many people who suffer from a sight impairment, Alex’s vision deteriorated later in life. In 2019, at the age…

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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…

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Meet the fundraising team

Our fundraising team work tirelessly to raise money to support our vital work. We caught up with them to find…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The Magic of Mixmups

Mixmups is the brand new pre-school TV series, designed to introduce disability and diversity from an early age. The stop-motion…

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Accessible TV and streaming services

Online streaming services have become increasingly popular in recent years, but just how accessible are they for people with sight…

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