Talking Sense blog

People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.

• For the first time, we know the scale of complex disabilities in the UK

  

  Our research shows there are 1.6 million people with complex disabilities in the UK. We hope this figure will help transform the support available to them.

• How to spot when someone feels lonely, and what you can do about it

  

  How we connect with other people has a big impact on our sense of wellbeing.  For some people with complex disabilities, it can feel like there are fewer opportunities to build meaningful relationships.

• Foundations for a full life

  

  Angela reflects on how early support from Sense provided a foundation for Elliot to build a full and happy life. 

• Kevin’s plan for the perfect cuppa

  

  Making a cup of tea takes a bit of extra planning when you’re blind. Kevin talks us through his process.

• Our new research shows there are 1.6 million people with complex disabilities in the UK

  

  Today, Sense is publishing some new research on how many people there are with complex disabilities in the UK. 

• A hands-on approach to friendship

  

  Lilias explains how she's pushed for change by educating others about how her son experiences the world.

• Eva’s lessons on school

  

  We caught up with Eva, age 14, to hear about life at her mainstream school. Eva has a visual impairment so some of her…

• For lots of people, the pandemic is far from over

  

  Steven shares his view on the latest research that shows disabled people account for over half of all Covid-19 deaths.

• Making sense of the Queen’s Speech

  

  What is the Queen's Speech and what was in it for people with complex disabilities?

• Getting a bit of my life back

  

  Natalie was diagnosed with Usher syndrome when she was 29, but has found confidence and strength in her voice as one of our campaigners.