Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people who have sight and hearing loss. We can support you to be as independent as you want to be and keep doing the things you love.
Our free support includes practical help, mental health support and social opportunities. We also provide support for carers.
Join us and get free support when you need it:
- A friendly, accessible helpline to answer your questions and offer support
- Help with technology so you can stay connected
- Opportunities to socialise and make new friends
- Seaside holidays where you can relax and unwind
- Friendly guidance for on entering the world of work
- Support to reduce stress for carers, friends, and family members
- Tools and strategies for children, young people and their families to promote independence
- Specialist advice and resources for people with Usher syndrome.
We also offer paid services, including discounted accessible holidays and supported living.
Categories:
Advocacy
Advocacy for carers
Benefits advice and assessment
Advice to businesses and voluntary organisations
Adult carers advice and support
Welfare rights advice
Connecting with others
Helping with money
Information and advice
Managing a long-term health condition
Support for carers
Support with employment
Volunteering
Youth support
Veterans
Service access criteria:
Telephone: 0800 132 320,
Text: 07903 572 885,
Text relay: 18001 then 0800 132320.
This service is available in English and British Sign Language (BSL).
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Waiting list (weeks):
0
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