27 June - 3 July 2021 is Deafblind Awareness Week
Deafblindness is far more common than many people realise, around 400,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK.
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You can find out more about deaf blindness and support available by visiting the NHS website here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/deafblindness/
You can also learn more including some conditions that can cause deaf blindness here by watching Molly's story