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Congratulations to Sam Gough MBE, captain of the blind Lionesses among other sporting talents, for receiving an MBE this weekend for services to sport and the visually impaired community. Sam is one of our ambassadors, and a passionate advocate for inclusive sports. We're very proud of you Sam!

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Background of Sam playing football wearing a blindfold, overlaid with green and pink highlighted white text reading 'Congratulations to Sam Gough MBE!'

Are you looking for a break this summer but struggling to find somewhere suitable for your needs? We've got availability at our deafblind-friendly, discounted holiday home in Norfolk! Contact caravan@deafblind.org.uk for more details☀️

Image of the caravan on a blue background with a purple squiggly line outline, three black arrows and text reading 'We've got availability at our deafblind holiday home'.White text on a green background with graphics of a bucket and spade and holiday sign reads 'Dates available... 17th July - 24th July - £450.00. 24th July - 31st July - £500.00. 31st July - 7th August - £500.00. 21st August - 28th August - £500.00. Our holiday home sleeps up to six people.White text on a blue background with an image of Hopton-on-Sea beach reads 'Would you like to visit our holiday home this summer? For questions & bookings contact caravan@deafblind.org.uk.

We're coming to Swansea! On the 9 June Deafblind UK are joining 25 other national organisations at the Age Alliance Wales roadshow at Swansea Grand Theatre. We'll be sharing how we support the wellbeing, independence and rights of older people living with deafblindness across Wales 💚

A poster with white text on a blue background, an image of five smiling older people and logos of the 26 Age Alliance Wales members. 

Text reads "Come and meet Age Alliance Wales - a group of 26 national voluntary organisations working together to improve the lives of older people in Wales. Please join us at Tuesday 9 June 2026, 10:30-2pm, Rooftop, Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street, Swansea, SA1 3QJ".

There's just seven days left to respond to the Timms Review call for evidence and share your experience and views on PIP. British Sign Language, Easy Read, audio, Braille, large print and Welsh translation versions are available too. Find out more and use your voice🔗 www.gov.uk/government/c...

Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment: call for evidence

This call for evidence is being administered by DWP on behalf of the Timms Review steering group and seeks to gather feedback and insight relating to the areas outlined in the Terms of Reference of th...

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Huge congratulations to our four incredible London Marathon runners! 🏃‍♂️ Not only did you conquer the most iconic 26.2 miles, but you’ve also raised over £10,000 for Deafblind UK. Your dedication and generosity will help us continue supporting the deafblind community both now and into the future 👏

A runner proudly shows the camera his London Marathon medal. He's wearing a yellow running vest with blue branding and black shorts. He also is wearing a grey cap and glasses. He stands with many other runners in the background, the TCS London Marathon finish line is at the back of the image. To the sides of the image are 2 huge Union Jack flags.A runner bites his medal in front of Big Ben/ the Elizabeth Tower. He's wearing a purple running t-shirt, branded with a Deafblind UK logo he also wears grey shorts and black and red sliders. He stands on grass. There's a police car and a couple ambulances in the background.A runner proudly wears her London Marathon medal and purple running vest, she has blonde hair up in a run. She's surrounded by 6 family members, holding up signs. The signs say Go April, Keep Going and Run April Run. Her family members wear headbands with yellow arrows attached, pointing at their heads.

Our Chair Robert Nolan OBE spoke to BBC Radio Derby this week about receiving his OBE👏 [Video Description: White and pink captions on a black background, above is an image of Robert at Buckingham Palace being greeted by Princess Anne, below are the BBC Radio Derby and Deafblind UK logos].