Mixmups is the brand new pre-school TV series, designed to introduce disability and diversity from an early age. The stop-motion series was created by Norfolk-based deafblind writer and Executive Producer … Read more

Online streaming services have become increasingly popular in recent years, but just how accessible are they for people with sight and hearing loss? Here’s an overview of some of our … Read more

We are delighted to announce that Deafblind UK has made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. We have … Read more

Did you know that there are over 450,000 people in the UK who are deafblind? This number is expected to grow, due to an ageing society and how we take … Read more

‘Don’t worry about it’ ‘Stop stressing’ ‘It could be worse’ Sound familiar? Sometimes when you are in the fog of a mental health decline it can feel really lonely, and like no one understands. You … Read more

Whether you are coping with a new diagnosis or you have been living with sensory loss for years, a lot of people find that it affects the way they feel. … Read more

A selfie of Gemma with her fluffy dog

I can’t believe I get to run the London Marathon! What an incredible charity Deafblind are, and as they’ve chosen me to represent and fundraise for them, here is a … Read more

Photo of Robert and Tim, standing infront of a river. Robert wears a purple t-shirt with the Deafblind UK logo and Tim wears a bright green t-shirt. Both are smiling and look like they have been training for their marathon.

Hello I’m Robert, I’m 66, deafblind, Chair of Deafblind UK and about to run the London Marathon – what could possibly go wrong? I’ve always been a keen runner and … Read more

I did sport at school but never very well. I was always towards the back of the cross-country runs. When I left school I did gym work but never ran … Read more

Georgia with brown curly hair, smiling as she takes a selfie in her Scout uniform!

I’ve always enjoyed being outdoors and when at University I found running to be a great escape from lecture halls and libraries. During University I ran my first 10k, half … Read more