Deaf blind or deafblindness

Help is available if you have hearing loss, sight loss, deafblindness and deaf blind impairment from local providers in Solihull and national organisations that work in the local area.

Deafblindness is a condition which sees sight loss and hearing loss affecting a person’s life together.

It is important to understand that:

  • deafblindness does not mean a deaf person who cannot see
  • deafblindness does not mean a blind person who cannot hear
  • deafblindness can be present from birth (known as congenital)
  • deafblindness can develop later in life

BID Services

BID Services is a local charity which works in partnership with people with sensory impairments.

BID provides a range of specialist support services to help you live independently and make your own choices with the right support. 

Support for adults with visual or hearing impairment

Visiting your local Community Advice Hub could put you in contact with the best support and activities to help you live with the loss of vision. The hubs also offer support to you if you are carer.

There are two hubs in Solihull, run in partnership with Age UK:

Help from adult social care

The Council can provide access to:

  • specialist equipment such as lighting which you can use in your home
  • rehabilitation including mobility training

To get in touch, visit our Support for adults with visual or hearing impairment page 

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

The local RNIB team provides services in the local area.

For support:

Deafblind UK

Deafblind UK is a charity supporting deafblind people. It also provides information and advice to those experiencing progressive sight and hearing loss.

Sense

Sense is a charity which also provides advice, information and support for:

  • deafblind people
  • carers of deafblind people
  • professionals