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Tell us your experiences of NHS services and help us show how they can better meet the communication needs of deaf people.  

MPs to vote on BSL Bill during Sign Language Week

The British Deaf Association will hold a BSL Rally in Trafalgar Square on 18 March to show the community’s support for the Bill and to celebrate Sign Language Week.

SignHealth awarded ground-breaking NHS England contract to improve Deaf people’s access to mental health support

Breakthrough in access to therapy in BSL for Deaf people experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or other common mental health concerns.   

BSL Rally – 18 March 2022

Join us from 11:30-2:30 at Trafalgar Square!

BSL Bill Rally

Join us for a BSL Bill Rally outside Parliament on 28 January while MPs debate the 2nd reading of the BSL Bill.

BSL 999 Update – proposal to approve Sign Language Interactions’ service

Ofcom is now holding a new consultation. They want to know your feedback about Ofcom using ‘Sign Language Interactions’ as the chosen emergency VRS provider.

Rosie Cooper, MP, meets with Deaf sector representatives to discuss a British Sign Language Bill

The next step in the campaign towards a BSL Act Now!

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NHS releases recommendations from its review of BSL Commissioning Arrangements

SignHealth’s response to the “Rapid” Review of BSL provisions and the recommendations suggested to improve access for Deaf people in health settings

Deaf charities welcome life-saving decision to make 999 accessible in BSL

Ofcom has said that telecoms providers will be compelled to offer their customers free 24/7 access to 999 services.