Do those words fill you with excitement or dread? The relaxing of the lockdown restrictions is widely associated with positivity, getting back to normal and being re-united with friends and family. But for many people it will mean anxiety, worry and stress. Throughout the pandemic we have heard about many differing experiences of lockdown. Whilst … Read more
Deafblind Awareness Week runs from 27th June – 3rd July and we’re encouraging everyone to tell someone else about deafblindness, during the week so we can all be more deafblind aware. Steve Conway, CEO of Deafblind UK said: “Deafblindness affects more people than many of us realise, and in many different ways. We’re asking everyone … Read more
Our volunteer Emma Devine explains how her role with Deafblind UK helped get her started in her marketing career… I have been volunteering for Deafblind UK’s marketing team since late 2018, an opportunity I was granted through my university. My friend had been writing for them for some time and she told me it was … Read more
As part of Deaf Awareness Week 2021, Deafblind UK’s Louise Goldsmith shares an insight into a day in her life and highlights some of the challenges she faces. “I am always anxious about waking up on time in the mornings. I can’t hear anything when I sleep, so an average alarm clock could not wake … Read more
It is undeniable that lockdown has been really hard but as isolated as we may have felt, it is comforting to know we are all in this together, and it is still possible to meet new people and make friends, even if we can’t get out as much as we used to. We have a … Read more
Covid-19 has affected us all in so many different ways. Here, our chairman Robert describes his experiences of being deafblind during the pandemic. When the first lockdown began, I immediately noticed how quiet the roads were. It was very welcome and I was amazed how much birdsong I could hear – all the more so … Read more
If sight and hearing loss affects your mobility, communication or ability to access information then you are entitled to a specialist deafblind assessment. This is an assessment by your Local Authority to determine whether you would benefit from any additional support. It can be a lengthy process but, in our experience, the results can be … Read more
Caring for someone who is deafblind can be physically and mentally draining. You are their eyes and ears, their guide and often, their voice. Perhaps you are taking on their feelings, anxieties and emotions as well as your own, perhaps you worry about their mental and physical wellbeing. So, who supports you and who is … Read more
The COVID pandemic has changed lives across the globe, with many people now working and studying from home. Deaf advocate and Deafblind UK blogger Louise Goldsmith finds out more about the impact of this on people with sensory loss, and how we can all help make life easier for them. “Although working and studying from … Read more