Do you have sight loss and hearing loss, or are you a carer, family member or friend of someone who does? COME ALONG AND MEET US!! Following the successful campaign to have deafblindness recognised as a distinct disability and the Scottish Government’s adoption of the Nordic Definition, Deafblind Scotland is working to ensure the experiences of people living with combined sight and hearing loss help shape future support and services. As part of a Scotland-wide engagement

A Call to Action for Deaf Children The National Deaf Children's Society Scotland has produced an important document, ‘National Deaf Children’s Society: Getting it Right for Every Deaf Child - A Manifesto for the Scottish Parliament Session 2026-2031’. This manifesto is published ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election on 7th May. The National Deaf Children’s Society is dedicated to supporting deaf children, regardless of their level of hearing loss. The Reality for Deaf Chi

Andrew Pettigrew speaks to Jennifer Murray about his hearing and sight loss and the many different things he does. Click below to listen...

Deafblind Scotland were part of the working group of the Cross-party Group on Deafness. It aims to improve care pathways and support for people with dementia who also experience Deafness, Deafblindness or Visual Impairment, including BSL users. This working group, also supported by the Cross-party Group on Visual Impairment, is developing the first framework of sensory care standards for Scotland. The report includes findings from the research as well as recommendations. Key