Stories
Mohammed’s Story
2011 brought about the day that changed everything for Mohammed. It was the tipping point for a series of unfortunate…
How 3D printers open new methods of communication for people who are deafblind
A 3D printed device is helping people who are deafblind communicate without using sign language or deafblind manual. Oliver* was…
Lexi’s volunteering story
Lexi has been a volunteer with Deafblind UK since 2022 as one of our Befrienders, where she was paired with…
Tracey’s story – the emotional impact of sight and hearing loss
Tracey, who was born deaf and has age-related sight loss, is 62 and lives in South Wales. She retired to…
Carole and Iris – friendship and support during the pandemic
Deafblind UK volunteer Carole recently completed a skydive in memory of her dear friend, Iris, raising over £1,000 for Deafblind UK!
Supporting carers
Read Susan, Betty and Sarah’s stories to find out some of the ways we are able to provide help and…
Jean’s story (video)
Jean was missing out on so much in life, until we introduced her to a volunteer befriender.
Working together – Deafblind UK and Gino D’campo Restaurants
We have been working with Gino D’campo Restaurants in Leeds to help drive post-lockdown customers back to the venue whilst…
Helping David through the Pandemic
David has always been an independent and confident person but when the Covid-19 pandemic struck, David needed our support more than ever. He called our helpline and told us that he was really struggling, thankfully, we were able to help.
Thank you for sticking with us
When coronavirus hit in February, I was so nervous, and like everyone, anxious about the future. I had no contact with anyone, and I had no way of knowing how long it might be before I could speak with someone again. I have never felt so alone.
Jennifer and Shaun
Jennifer is now totally blind and has age related hearing loss. She, and her husband, have found it difficult to adjust to her sight loss. She said: “I can’t make friends myself. I have to be passive and wait for people to talk to me and can’t initiate anything.”
Kelly and Doreen – friends for life!
Doreen felt very lonely and isolated following her husband’s death, and this led her urgently to seek our support for advice and to learn about anything that would help her to communicate with distant family and friends, so we teamed her up with Kelly!