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Helping carers to offload
Caring for someone who is deafblind can be physically and mentally draining. You are their eyes and ears, their guide…
Deafblind UK member walks 10,000 steps a day to raise money for charity
A woman who is registered blind and hard of hearing has pledged to walk 10,000 steps a day throughout March,…
Deafblind Dinin’
Our first Deafblind Dinin’ event took place in February, held in partnership with Mindful Chef and hosted by Cambridge RAG…
Supporting patients through lockdown
Deafblind UK supports patients through lockdown with support from the National Lottery Community Fund. National charity, Deafblind UK is offering…
New printer to improve braille communications
Deafblind UK have installed a new braille embosser printer at its head office in Peterborough, allowing the expansion of in-house…
Barclays helps to fund Deafblind UK’s support services during lockdown
National charity, Deafblind UK, has received funding from Barclays to support people who are deafblind through the Covid-19 pandemic. The…
On the move
We are delighted to confirm that we have completed the sale of our headquarters building in Peterborough. The building was…
Deafblind UK launches remote support groups to combat loneliness
The Covid pandemic has forced us all to change the way we are used to doing things and adapt to…
Adapting to Covid – our new normal
How Covid has affected our members Being deafblind in this pandemic has been difficult and often terrifying. We never thought…
CQC recognises Rainbow Court’s dedication to supporting people who are deafblind throughout the pandemic
Staff and residents at Rainbow Court in Paston are celebrating after being recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for…
Deafblind UK helps people to live better with sight and hearing loss, this Deafblind Awareness Week
Deafblind UK is on a mission to make things easier for people who have sight and hearing loss, this Deafblind…
Key workers launch befriending service to combat isolation
Key workers at UK Power Networks have partnered with charities to launch a telephone befriending service aimed at tackling social…
Open Hand Magazine
Open Hand is our free, quarterly magazine containing articles and information that are tailored specifically to people with dual sensory loss.
There are very few publications designed for this specific market and so Open Hand gives its readers valuable information that they may not otherwise have known and reminds readers about Deafblind UK’s support services.