Deafblindness is a combination of hearing and sight loss where those senses are distorted, reduced, or absent entirely.
Although most deafblind children/adults have some usable vision and/or hearing, some are profoundly deaf and totally blind. Deafblindness can vary from person to person based on the cause, level of hearing/vision loss, and additional disabilities.
It’s estimated that nearly half a million people in the UK are deafblind with the majority aged 70+.
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If you wish to request support from us, we first need to assess your needs and financial eligibility.
See: Getting in contact to discuss your needs
Please note - paying for social care
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