To mark World Mental Health Day, we are pleased to share Deafblind UK member Mark’s experiences of living with Usher Syndrome and the impact of deafblindness on his mental health. Mark’s story “I have Usher Syndrome Type 3A, I am now severely sight impaired with no useful eyesight. I also have moderate to severe hearing … Read more
Can you get involved with Deafblind UK and help us to help people who are living with sight and hearing loss? We would love you to join #TeamDeafblindUK for the following events: 16th November 2019, Deafblind Penalties, Peterborough We’re looking for volunteers to help out with a bucket collection at the Peterborough Sports FC v … Read more
As Summer becomes a distant memory and – dare we say it – Christmas is on its way so, here are our top fundraising ideas for Autumn and Winter: Hold a pumpkin carving competition in the office for Halloween – charge an entry fee and offer a prize to the winner Halloween-themed dress down day … Read more
Deafblind UK member, Mick is no stranger to high-adrenaline fundraising challenges. Last year he completed a sky dive, raising funds for Guide Dogs UK in honour of his dutiful guide dog, Usher, and just a few months ago he raced down the world’s fastest zipwire at 100mph raising £1,100 for Deafblind UK. On a sunny … Read more
Sight and hearing loss can be frustrating and difficult to cope with, especially if you have other health conditions to contend with. For those who are new to sight and hearing loss, it can be difficult to accept lifestyle changes like giving up driving, making changes to your home, finding out what benefits are available. … Read more
Grandparents Day, which is coming up on Sunday 6th October, is a great opportunity to thank the people in our lives who play the important roles of nanny, grandad, grandma or grandpa to us, and to our children. It is also a chance for us to remember the potential challenges faced by people as … Read more
For years, Deafblind UK and other charities have campaigned for the rights of people with dual sensory loss. This has now been acknowledged in specific legislation (The Care Act 2014) but do enough people know about this? We wanted to discover whether people with sight and hearing loss know that they are entitled to a … Read more
Deafblind UK are delighted to share the news from Retina UK that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec) for use in the NHS in England, making it the first available treatment for an inherited retinal dystrophy. The Retina UK community has played a critical role in influencing NICE’s … Read more
We’re pleased to announce our new partnership with OXSIGHT, an organisation who produce high-tech glasses that can give people with visual impairments their sight back. We will be working closely together to help enhance the lives of people living with sight loss. Our CEO, Steve Conway, said: “Losing your sight can be devastating but even … Read more
Thousands of people in the UK are living with sight and hearing loss, but how can you tell whether you, or someone you know, is one of them? Early signs of sight loss include: Difficulty reading books and newspapers or watching TV Difficulty recognising people, particularly in unexpected situations Often thinking that you need new … Read more