Deafblind UK
Description: Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. We help people to live with deafblindness by making connections, building their confidence and independence. Living with combined sight and hearing loss can be frightening. Our team of experts is here every step of the way to reassure, advise or just to be someone to turn to if there is no one else.
Weblink: http://deafblind.org.uk/
Tel: 0800 132320
Email: info@deafblind.org.uk
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
Deafblind UK Information and advice
Whether you have lived with sight and hearing loss for a while or it is new to you, Deafblindness can be difficult to understand. The information at this site will help you to understand deafblindness and how to make the most of life with sight and hearing loss.Deafblind UK Befriending service
Our befrienders are here to talk, laugh and build lasting friendships with. Living with deafblindness can be lonely and you might find yourself feeling increasingly isolated. That’s why we offer a free befriending service where you can have some regular company from a friendly volunteer, either by phone, text message or email.Social Groups
Deafblind Cymru's peer support & social groups provide those with both sight and hearing impairments plus their carers an opportunity to meet people and make friends. At regular meetings, all members are encouraged to get involved in the decision making process to determine what activities the group should do, often including social outings and arranging meetings to enjoy guest speakers on subjects of interest.Deafblind UK Crafts
Crafts group for deafblind people - meets between 2-4pm on the first Tuesday in the month at Hafan Deg, Grange Rd, Rhyl.Deafblind Social Group - Wrexham
Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10.30-12.30. Venue: AVOW, 21, Egerton Street, Wrexham.Deafblind UK Helpline
Telephone (0800 number) and text (0790 number) advice and information for Deafblind people.Deafblind UK Technology Support
Our technology support service teaches you to make the most of technology to help you be as independent as possible. From magnification to voice recognition, we can show you how to make the most of the gadgets you’ve already got or how to use specialist accessibility software.Deafblind UK Wellbeing and Emotional Support
Our wellbeing and emotional support service can help you through particularly difficult times. You can contact our trained staff and volunteers who are non-judgemental and experienced in helping people who are deafblind. We can contact you at regular times throughout the year to see how you’re doing and to offer any advice or support that you might need. We can also send you Christmas and birthday cards and put you in touch with other people who are in a similar position to you.Deafblind UK Care and Support
Our specially trained support workers can visit you at home and work with you to do whatever you want. This might be helping you with post and paying bills, or it might be helping you get to your appointments, to the bank or support with shopping, to help make sure you don’t miss out on any information. They will also support you to carry on with your hobbies, making sure sight and hearing loss doesn’t stop you from doing what you love.Deafblind UK Supported Living
Our supported living accommodation is expertly designed to provide people with combined sight and hearing loss, who may have additional complex needs, with a safe and secure environment to live independently within the wider community.Deafblind UK Holidays
We all need a break sometimes, but we know that for some, staying away from home is not that easy. Our self catering caravan in Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk provide a home from home break at heavily discounted rates.Deafblind UK Empowering Support
Our empowering support service helps you to resolve any practical issues that you might have or to get back on your feet after a setback. We can help you to access health and social care, apply for welfare and benefits, research and access local services, understand housing options, investigate leisure and transport options, connect with opportunities to make new friends or try new activities or to find help to fix a problem in the home. This is free, one to one support.Deafblind UK Employability Support
Support to develop your employability skills.Bridgend Deafblind Social Group
For Deafblind people. Second Friday of the month at St. Marys Hall Norton, Bridgend from 11am - 1pm. Coffee and chat, speakers and trips out.Deafblind UK Cardiff Social Group
The group provides a friendly, safe space where members can meet for a chat and a cuppa, and share challenges, information and build friendships. It will meet monthly, on the last Thursday, from 12 - 1 pm on the 4th floor of Cardiff Central Library. For referrals to the group, please contact Carys Jones, Sensory Support Officer via email at carys.jones@deafblind.org.uk.Events associated with this provider:
30th of May 2024
Deafblind UK Cardiff Social Group (Cardiff)
The group provides a friendly, safe space where members can meet for a chat and a cuppa, and share challenges, information and build friendships. It will meet monthly, on the last Thursday, from 12 - 1pm on 4th floor of Cardiff Central Library. For referrals to the group, please contact Carys Jones, Sensory Support Officer via email at Carys.jones@deafblind.org.ukHosted by - Deafblind UK
Deafblind UK TalkTech webinar (online)
The free 'Talk Tech' webinars are intended to provide practical tech advice to people with sight and hearing loss. The event will feature the latest products from Taira Technology, a family run business that provides technology support to individuals with visual impairments or blindness. For more information and to book your place, visit the link provided.Hosted by - Deafblind UK
14th of June 2024
Bridgend Deafblind Social Group
The group meet on the second Friday of the month. The meetings provide a friendly, safe space where members can share challenges, information and build friendships. For more information, contact Carys Jones on 07950 008 870, carys.jones@deafblind.org.uk or Julie Jones on 07940 895 572.Hosted by - Deafblind UK
27th of June 2024
Deafblind UK Cardiff Social Group (Cardiff)
The group provides a friendly, safe space where members can meet for a chat and a cuppa, and share challenges, information and build friendships. It will meet monthly, on the last Thursday, from 12 - 1pm on 4th floor of Cardiff Central Library. For referrals to the group, please contact Carys Jones, Sensory Support Officer via email at Carys.jones@deafblind.org.ukHosted by - Deafblind UK
12th of July 2024
Bridgend Deafblind Social Group
The group meet on the second Friday of the month. The meetings provide a friendly, safe space where members can share challenges, information and build friendships. For more information, contact Carys Jones on 07950 008 870, carys.jones@deafblind.org.uk or Julie Jones on 07940 895 572.Hosted by - Deafblind UK
25th of July 2024
Deafblind UK Cardiff Social Group (Cardiff)
The group provides a friendly, safe space where members can meet for a chat and a cuppa, and share challenges, information and build friendships. It will meet monthly, on the last Thursday, from 12 - 1pm on 4th floor of Cardiff Central Library. For referrals to the group, please contact Carys Jones, Sensory Support Officer via email at Carys.jones@deafblind.org.ukHosted by - Deafblind UK
9th of August 2024
Bridgend Deafblind Social Group
The group meet on the second Friday of the month. The meetings provide a friendly, safe space where members can share challenges, information and build friendships. For more information, contact Carys Jones on 07950 008 870, carys.jones@deafblind.org.uk or Julie Jones on 07940 895 572.Hosted by - Deafblind UK
29th of August 2024
Deafblind UK Cardiff Social Group (Cardiff)
The group provides a friendly, safe space where members can meet for a chat and a cuppa, and share challenges, information and build friendships. It will meet monthly, on the last Thursday, from 12 - 1pm on 4th floor of Cardiff Central Library. For referrals to the group, please contact Carys Jones, Sensory Support Officer via email at Carys.jones@deafblind.org.ukHosted by - Deafblind UK
13th of September 2024
Bridgend Deafblind Social Group
The group meet on the second Friday of the month. The meetings provide a friendly, safe space where members can share challenges, information and build friendships. For more information, contact Carys Jones on 07950 008 870, carys.jones@deafblind.org.uk or Julie Jones on 07940 895 572.Hosted by - Deafblind UK
26th of September 2024
Deafblind UK Cardiff Social Group (Cardiff)
The group provides a friendly, safe space where members can meet for a chat and a cuppa, and share challenges, information and build friendships. It will meet monthly, on the last Thursday, from 12 - 1pm on 4th floor of Cardiff Central Library. For referrals to the group, please contact Carys Jones, Sensory Support Officer via email at Carys.jones@deafblind.org.ukHosted by - Deafblind UK
11th of October 2024
Bridgend Deafblind Social Group
The group meet on the second Friday of the month. The meetings provide a friendly, safe space where members can share challenges, information and build friendships. For more information, contact Carys Jones on 07950 008 870, carys.jones@deafblind.org.uk or Julie Jones on 07940 895 572.Hosted by - Deafblind UK
31st of October 2024
Deafblind UK Cardiff Social Group (Cardiff)
The group provides a friendly, safe space where members can meet for a chat and a cuppa, and share challenges, information and build friendships. It will meet monthly, on the last Thursday, from 12 - 1pm on 4th floor of Cardiff Central Library. For referrals to the group, please contact Carys Jones, Sensory Support Officer via email at Carys.jones@deafblind.org.ukHosted by - Deafblind UK
8th of November 2024
Bridgend Deafblind Social Group
The group meet on the second Friday of the month. The meetings provide a friendly, safe space where members can share challenges, information and build friendships. For more information, contact Carys Jones on 07950 008 870, carys.jones@deafblind.org.uk or Julie Jones on 07940 895 572.Hosted by - Deafblind UK
28th of November 2024
Deafblind UK Cardiff Social Group (Cardiff)
The group provides a friendly, safe space where members can meet for a chat and a cuppa, and share challenges, information and build friendships. It will meet monthly, on the last Thursday, from 12 - 1pm on 4th floor of Cardiff Central Library. For referrals to the group, please contact Carys Jones, Sensory Support Officer via email at Carys.jones@deafblind.org.ukHosted by - Deafblind UK
13th of December 2024
Bridgend Deafblind Social Group
The group meet on the second Friday of the month. The meetings provide a friendly, safe space where members can share challenges, information and build friendships. For more information, contact Carys Jones on 07950 008 870, carys.jones@deafblind.org.uk or Julie Jones on 07940 895 572.Hosted by - Deafblind UK
10th of January 2025
Bridgend Deafblind Social Group
The group meet on the second Friday of the month. The meetings provide a friendly, safe space where members can share challenges, information and build friendships. For more information, contact Carys Jones on 07950 008 870, carys.jones@deafblind.org.uk or Julie Jones on 07940 895 572.Hosted by - Deafblind UK