Braille printer

Deafblind UK have installed a new braille embosser printer at its head office in Peterborough, allowing the expansion of in-house braille communications. The acquisition was made available by the kind … Read more

Receiving calls on the Deafblind UK helpline

National charity, Deafblind UK, has received funding from Barclays to support people who are deafblind through the Covid-19 pandemic. The grant has enabled the charity to operate extended opening hours … Read more

The Deafblind UK headquarters

We are delighted to confirm that we have completed the sale of our headquarters building in Peterborough. The building was named the National Centre for Deafblindness. However, we have felt … Read more

The Covid pandemic has forced us all to change the way we are used to doing things and adapt to a new normal. But regular social groups were more than … Read more

Two ladies wearing disposable gloves, face masks and visors

How Covid has affected our members Being deafblind in this pandemic has been difficult and often terrifying. We never thought that in 2020, we would be taking calls from our … Read more

Two ladies wearing disposable gloves, face masks and visors

Staff and residents at Rainbow Court in Paston are celebrating after being recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for their excellent care and diligence during the Covid-19 pandemic. Rainbow … Read more

A middle aged man wearing glasses, smiling

Deafblind UK is on a mission to make things easier for people who have sight and hearing loss, this Deafblind Awareness Week.  Director of Operations, Simone Moore said: “Combined sight … Read more

A lady sitting at a computer whilst talking on the phone

Key workers at UK Power Networks have partnered with charities to launch a telephone befriending service aimed at tackling social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. West Norfolk Befriending and Deafblind … Read more

Lyn talking to a Deafblind UK member

Coronavirus has challenged the whole nation, causing fear, grief, panic and disruption to the way each one of us goes about our daily lives. The National Emergencies Trust (NET) has … Read more

Soldiers wearing red uniform and black hats

We are proud to launch a package of services specifically to support people who have reduced sight and hearing as a result of, or since, serving in the Armed Forces. … Read more

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