Latest news and press releases

Sense welcomes potential hope of genetic patch for Usher Syndrome

Tuesday 5 February 2013

This research gives us encouragement that future generations may be spared some of the difficulties which people with Usher Syndrome face today.

Government publishes Children and Families Bill

Tuesday 5 February 2013

The Bill will introduce integrated assessment and provision for children with SEN.

Sense welcomes changes to PIP regulations

Friday 1 February 2013

Government has committed to make significant changes which are great news for deafblind people.

Mandatory Work Activity (MWA) scheme

Friday 1 February 2013

Sense has pulled out of the government’s Mandatory Work Activity (MWA) scheme, sometimes known as Workfare, following a review.

Sense comments on Social Services & Well-being Bill (Wales)

Tuesday 29 January 2013

The new Bill (Wales) is welcome but needs further clarity to ensure deafblind people continue to receive specialist assessments.

Give your kisses to charity this year!

Tuesday 29 January 2013

Visit your local Sense charity shop today and pick up your kiss to win over that special person in your life.

Take part in our shopping survey

Tuesday 29 January 2013

Tell us how your shopping experiences affect your life and your sense of belonging.

Ofcom consultation on electronic communications services

Monday 28 January 2013

Sense would like your feedback to help us respond to Ofcom's consultation.

New research exposes scale of Government’s social care crisis for disabled people

Wednesday 16 January 2013

Charities are urging the Government to put disabled people at the heart of reforms to guarantee the most vulnerable people in society basic support in their day to day lives.

Sense comments on the euthanasia of deaf twins in Belgium

Wednesday 16 January 2013

The real tragedy of this story is that people can live rich and rewarding lives, despite having significant sight or hearing loss.

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