Local

• Care at home search - for finding some help at home including shopping, gardening, cleaning, meals on wheels and much more.

National organisations

• Deafblind UK - offering specialist services and human support to deaf-blind people and those who have progressive sight and hearing loss acquired throughout their lives.
  Tel: 01733 358 100 (Voice/Text)
• Sense - is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deaf-blind.
  Tel: 0845 127 0060
• A list of organisations across Britain who support people with a dual sensory loss.
  http://www.deafblind.co.uk/dbplaces_britain.html

Benefits information

There are a number of financial benefits that people with disabilities can apply for. The main benefits specific to disability are Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance. It is important to note that these benefits are related to a person’s needs and not the type of health condition/disability.  

You do not need to have a carer/paid helper already in place – these benefits are designed to offer people financial assistance in getting the help they require.

For more information

• Citizens Advice Bureau
• Direct Gov website
• Finance and funding

Please note that these benefits are not automatic - you need to apply for them. If you require support in completing the application form contact

• Sense