Too many older people who are deafblind miss out on the support they need. The Fill in the Gaps campaign aims to change this by raising awareness amongst professionals about how best to support deafblind older people.
Hearing and sight loss in old age is more common than we think and it presents huge challenges. But with the right support, people can continue to live full, active and healthy lives. The campaign aims to ensure that all those with older relatives with poor hearing and sight know how best to support them. It aims to ensure that people such as primary health professionals or care home staff make sure that older deafblind people are referred for the right sort of assessment and support.
