Hearing Impairment Support & Information
Calderdale Council’s sign language team/service – Video Explaining the Service
Calderdale Council – if you are an adult with significant hearing loss, you can self-refer to the Council’s hearing or visual impairment teams by contacting Gateway to Care on 01422 393000, TEXT PHONE for the deaf – 0777454642, or emailing them to ask for a referral on gatewaytocare@calderdale.gov.uk Following this, the appropriate person will contact you to arrange to speak with and visit you and assess your needs on a case by case basis. For a child referral, contact: MAST Admin, T: 01422 393336
Calderdale Council Gateway To Care
Tel: 01422393000 / DEAF TEXT Phone: 07776454642 manned from 9-5 Mon-Fri
Email: gatewaytocare@calderdale.gov.uk
Website: www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/health-and-social-care/social-care-services-adults-page#gateway
Calderdale Council Customer First – Tel: 01422357257 Website: (Contact Us) www.calderdale.gov.uk/siteinfo/contacts/index.html
The RNID (Royal National Institute For The Deaf) have an excellent website full of information and advice.
British Deaf Association – The BDA is the UK’s leading membership organisation and registered charity run by Deaf people for Deaf people. The BDA delivers a range of services to achieve its aims of empowering Deaf people to overcome difficulties that they face on a daily basis.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People train hearing dogs to alert deaf people to select household sounds and danger signals in the home, work place and in public buildings – providing a life-changing level of independence, confidence and security.
Hearing Link – Their remit is to ensure that people living with hearing loss can find information, specialist services, and social contact, in order to live well with hearing loss. Their links page is extremely comprehensive and useful.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The CQC has introduced SignLive video service, which allows people to connect with CQC to share their feedback using British Sign Language (BSL) as well as text relay.
Hearing Impairment News
September 27, 2023Sat 14 Oct About British Sign Language Tour: Erwin Wurm Yorkshire Sculpture Park is running a British Sign Language (BSL) Sculpture Walk led by d/Deaf BSL user, architect, and art facilitator Martin Glover, who will guide you through the Erwin Wurm: Trap of the Truth exhibition. Discover more about …
September 25, 2023The website http://www.accessable.co.uk has put together a reading/viewing/listening list to coincide with the start of National Inclusion Week. Here’s what they have to day about it: We have compiled a list of disability media we believe everyone should engage with. Allyship is about an ongoing …- September 15, 2023…
August 31, 2023Deaf Experience Limited (DEX) is a charity which campaigns nationally to improve access to education, wellbeing and quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing young people. Here’s what they say about themselves: We support deaf young people across Yorkshire to meet other young deaf people …
August 24, 2023SignVideo provide live and on-site British Sign Language (BSL) video interpreting. Their service is available across the UK and they work with, amongst others, NHS 111, Department for Work and Pension, Northern Ireland Health and Social Care, and Social Security Scotland. They work with many top UK …- August 24, 2023This presentation by Pauline Connolly from Calderdale Sign Language Interpreting about the Calderdale sign language service, took place during our 22 August 2023 Open Meeting. Pauline gave us some excellent insights into the service and into the practicalities of providing a sign language service …
August 8, 2023West Yorkshire Combined Authority, who are responsible for the project have released a map of the soon to be completed Halifax Bus Station. It will be part of a range of information that will be available ahead of the opening of the new facility, aimed at helping users to make the most of it.…- August 2, 2023Read the 2022 Report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMvcHruA2Cs Background Information The British Sign Language (BSL) Act (2022) requires the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to publish a report on what ministerial departments have done to promote or facilitate the use of BSL in their …
- July 27, 2023DEX’s next event for deaf 17-30 year olds is on 2nd September at Shibden Hall in Halifax. They will be going for a walk and a picnic! You can also watch the BSL information here: https://youtu.be/XS1ageHCe7g Please text or email to book a place. The deadline is the 29th August and there are …
- July 27, 2023The Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD) are partnering with Cloverleaf Advocacy to provide advocacy support to deaf people in Calderdale. Their support includes: Care Act advocacy, where they are going through an assessment with social services and find it difficult. BSL video below: …
- July 19, 2023Erica Ward, Transport Accessibility Coordinator for West Yorkshire Combined Authority is looking for feedback on Travel Assistance Cards. Travel Assistance Cards have been designed to help people using public transport who have certain health conditions, are older or disabled. The cards are …
- July 10, 2023DEX, the young deaf people’s organisation, who are based in Leeds, are recruiting for a brand-new role- Involvement Coordinator. To apply please visit the following link where you can find more details: Involvement Coordinator | Deaf Experience Limited | | CharityJob Here’s a signed …
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- June 28, 2023Kim Webster from the Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD) joined us at our Open Meeting on 27/06/2023 to tell us how the organisation’s advocacy services work. Advocacy may be able to help you by supporting you to have your say or empowering you to express your views, wishes or decisions. …
June 12, 2023Tune in to your sight and hearing this Deafblind Awareness Week Deafblind Awareness Week is 26th June to 2nd July and DeafBlindUK are asking everyone to tune in to their sight and hearing! This means being aware of changes and looking out for signs of deterioration in yourself and others. During …- May 25, 2023…
- May 16, 2023Here are the headlines from the latest newsletter from DeafBlindUK – read the full newsletter here Inspiring young people at school Are you a teacher, or do you support young people living with deafblindness? As part of our award-winning education project, which is making classrooms more …
- April 27, 2023Speaking at the British Deaf Association’s BSL Conference, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursglove MP, announced that he has appointed 16 members to the new British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board, which will advise the government on key issues impacting the Deaf …
- March 29, 2023Speaking at the recent British Deaf Association’s BSL Conference, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursglove MP appointed 16 members to the new British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board, which will advise the Government on key issues impacting the Deaf community. Here’s …
- March 29, 2023DeafBlind UK are pushing a new Deafblind Studies course. They’ve teamed up with Birmingham City University to launch a new course, the Certificate in Professional Studies (Deafblind Studies). It’s designed for health and social care professionals supporting people with deafblindness. If …
- March 13, 2023Here’s the March newsletter of DeafBlind UK – a link to the full newsletter is at the foot of the article. What is the emotional impact of sight and hearing loss? Meet Tracey – who, at 62, was finding her sight and hearing loss was taking a toll on her mental health. Find out how …
- March 8, 2023British Sign’s online course “Introducing British Sign Language” is a 20hr CPD certified comprehensive introduction to British Sign Language and is a really good place to get started. You are invited pay what you feel you are able and what you feel this course is worth to you. …
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- February 27, 2023The RNID (Royal National Institute For The Deaf) have an excellent website full of information and advice. Here’s a great example of their really useful content, some tips for communicating with a person who is deaf or who has hearing impairment. People who are deaf or have hearing loss have …
- February 6, 2023The emergencySMS service lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people in the UK send an text (also known as SMS) message to the UK 999 service where it will be passed to the police, ambulance, fire rescue, or coastguard. Simply by sending a text message to 999 you can call for help and the …
January 25, 2023If you’re struggling with certain tasks or activities due to a sensory or physical impairment, there could be equipment to help you manage and stay independent. There’s a lot available, so it’s a good idea to get advice about what could help you. The popular website Independent Age has a range of …- January 16, 2023The Government has created a further short videos answering key questions about Winter Fuel Payments. The videos are now also available in British Sign Language. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t395_OLsh5I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaPoW5_nzKg Most of those eligible do not have to claim their …
- January 12, 2023DEX’s next event for 11-17 year olds is at Funzy in Bradford on Friday 3rd Feb. Full details are on the poster below. Please let Sabah from DEX know if you want to book a place by text to 07874041074 or you can email at contact@dex.org.uk Here’s the BSL invite: …
- January 12, 2023the latest newsletter from DeafBlind UK is out. As ever, it’s mainly aimed at professionals working with Deaf-Blind people, but it contains plenty of generally useful information, plus links to their excellent website. Read Newsletter Here…
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- December 14, 2022ITV’s new app, ITVX gives deaf viewers access to what is a streaming first – a British Sign Language channel. It will solely feature signed programming, which will include a range of shows like the Emmerdale and Coronation Street omnibus episodes, Cilla, Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow, Vera, …
- December 14, 2022This has been a busy year for DEX! Read the attached newsletter to find out what they’ve been up to. DEX newsletter 2022 Watch the BSL version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kh0RkHWjIY DEX have also sent out this message – “Thank you so much to everyone for your support, …
- November 30, 2022Read the full newsletter here New toolkits for sight loss organisations and sports clubs British Blind Sport (BBS) and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) are pleased to announce the release of two new See Sport Differently toolkits to support sight loss organisations and sports …
- November 30, 2022The Minister for Disabled People, Tom Pursglove, has appointed Craig Crowley MBE FRSA as co-chair of the new British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board, which will advise the government on key issues impacting the Deaf community. Minister for Disabled People, Tom Pursglove, announced the …
- November 23, 2022The Deaf Blind association has an excellent email newsletter – the latest edition is now out. You can read it here…
- November 15, 2022Disability Partnership Calderdale would like to invite you along to our annual CHRISTMAS PARTY. It’s totally free to attend and includes a big Christmas buffet. Once again, we will be back at the popular Old Rishworthians Rugby Club, Copley Lane, Copley, Halifax, HX3 0UG, which is accessible …
November 1, 2022The NHS-approved Mind Plan, is a very useful tool if you have mental health concerns. By answering five short questions people get a personalised mental health action plan, providing practical tips to help them deal with stress and anxiety, boost their mood, sleep better and feel more in control. …- October 18, 2022There are small things we can all do to help be kind to our mind and these can make a big difference to how we feel. That’s why a new Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign has been launched by the NHS, helping us find those little things we can all do to look after our mental health and …
- September 27, 2022The UK Government is providing £37billion this year to help households combat the rising cost of living. This video explains more about the Disability Cost of Living Payment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUFGhvbfxWA …
- September 15, 2022Deaf Experience Limited (DEX) have funding up to April 2023 to offer one to one support to any deaf young person aged 16 – 25 living in Kirklees. Here’s what they say about the offer: This could include transition support for example, filling in college or university applications, learning …
- September 1, 2022Here’s the latest of DEX’s excellent free events.…
August 15, 2022Deaf and hard of hearing people are being encouraged to share their thoughts on the standards of care they receive at GPs, dentists, hospitals, and care homes, with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). CQC is particularly keen to hear from deaf and hard of hearing people about their experiences and …- July 19, 2022The Minister for Disabled People, Chloe Smith, has launched recruitment for the British Sign Language Advisory Board. Published: 18 July 2022 Launch follows BSL Act recognising BSL as an official language in England, Scotland and Wales, which circa 151,000 people in the UK use For the first time in …
- July 13, 2022V-Recruitment is a specialist agency providing Support Workers for deaf people in the Yorkshire and Humberside region. Because they employ Support Workers who can communicate fluently and clearly in British Sign Language (BSL), they are able to meet their clients’ cultural and linguistic needs. …
- July 13, 2022This information in sign language is about the sign language team/service at Calderdale Council, signed by Pauline Connolly. (a transcript of the video is available below it). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtHIXJL6YTQ&t=2s At the moment we have one interpreter: me! Working four days a …
- June 30, 2022Mr Dave Manning from The Fire Prevention Service gave a fascinating talk on fire safety to our 28 June 2022 Open Meeting. He covered a huge range of topics, including Safe & Well visits, where they visit those at most risk from fire and give them advice and practical support. There’s more …
- June 17, 2022A new app called 999 BSL was released on the 17th June 2022 which allows users to make free calls to UK emergency services through a BSL interpreter. What is 999 BSL? 999 BSL is a service that connects you to British Sign Language Interpreters remotely through an app or a web-based platform, who …
- June 10, 2022The next Deaf EXperience (DEX) FREE event for deaf young people aged between 11 and 17 who live in West Yorkshire is on Friday 17th June. They will be going bowling and for food at Hollywood Bowl in Bradford. I have attached a video poster with the information on. You can also watch the video here …
- June 6, 2022This is a new petition by the National Deaf Children’s Society. Sign Petition Here You can view this petition in British Sign Language here. We’re a group of deaf young people from across the UK, aged between 15 and 19, and we’re worried that many mainstream teachers don’t know enough about deaf …
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- May 24, 2022A warm welcome to your May newsletter, full of all the latest updates from Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. This week is Deaf Awareness Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness of deafness and supporting those who are deaf or have hearing loss. The theme of the week this year is inclusion, and if …
- April 21, 2022The Deaf health charity SignHealth has been awarded a national NHS England contract to deliver NHS Talking Therapies in British Sign Language (BSL) to support Deaf people experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or other common mental health concerns. This is the first time NHS England has …
- April 20, 2022The Naidex exhibition is an event for independent living and supporting the disabled community, showcasing wide-ranging solutions to improve mobility and accessibility, the latest innovations and tech, and explores the future of digital and physical accessibility. Naidex is for everyone. The event …
- March 23, 2022The lifting of Covid-19 restrictions is lifting my stress level up: Almost all Covid-19 restrictions have been or soon will be lifted across the UK. Our writer Raya, who has muscular dystrophy and respiratory failure, talks about why she is frightened about the changes and concerned about the …
- March 23, 2022Do you know what red and white means? Did you know that someone with a red and white cane or assistant dog harness is deafblind? Read more about red and white canes here. Deafblindness: Spotting the signs. Thousands of people in the UK are living with sight and hearing loss, but how can you tell …
- March 23, 2022This is a Government bill to: recognise British Sign Language (BSL) as a language of England, Wales and Scotland require reporting on the use of BSL by government departments require guidance to be issued in relation to BSL The explanatory notes: explain what each part of the bill will mean in …
- March 15, 2022There’s an exciting programme of FREE activities from Deaf Ex-Mainstreamers (DEX) for deaf young people in West Yorkshire who are between the ages of 11 and 17. It’s incredibly important for deaf young people’s wellbeing to have the opportunity to meet each other and to share …
- March 15, 2022A warm welcome to your March newsletter, full of all the latest updates from Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. This year marks our 40th anniversary and four decades of training life-changing hearing dogs. Since training our first dog in a living room back in 1982 we have grown steadily but …
- March 15, 2022Sign Language Week is celebrated each year in March to coincide with the anniversary of the recognition of British Sign Language (BSL) by the UK Government in 2003. Sign Language Week is an initiative of the British Deaf Association (BDA). This year’s Sign Language Week will run from 14 – 20 March …
- March 10, 2022The Deaf health charity SignHealth has been awarded a national contract from NHS England to supply Talking Therapies in British Sign Language (BSL), in what’s been described as a “ground-breaking step forward for the Deaf community”. The BSL therapy, which supports those experiencing anxiety and …
- March 7, 2022What if you can’t make voice calls but need the emergency services? If you can’t make voice calls, there’s an emergency SMS service. Send a text to 999. This works on all mobiles in the UK, but not abroad. They also need to go through the registration process with any NEW phone they get. Here’s how …
- February 8, 2022This is the latest newsletter from Hearing Dogs For Deaf People – https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/ A warm welcome to your February newsletter, full of all the latest updates from Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Our adorable pups have been having lots of fun in their training since you last …
- February 4, 2022TV regulator Ofcom is to investigate transmission arrangements at a number of UK broadcasters after equipment failure left Deaf people and others frustrated for many weeks in the autumn. The Guardian has reported that the probe will particularly focus on Channel 4 – which was the broadcaster …
- January 28, 2022One of Calderdale’s Social Prescribing Link Workers from the Lower Valley, Ella Fairbrother recently went to meet Katherine Bland, Visual Impairment Team and Michelle Gerrard, Hearing Impairment Team at The Glenholme Re-source Centre, Elland where they are currently based. Ella wanted to know …
- January 23, 2022Creative Minds Newsletter Jan 2022 Creative Minds was launched in 2011 in response to feedback from service users and carers about their desire for more creative approaches to understanding and supporting their health and wellbeing. To date, Creative Minds, together with 140 partners, has delivered …
- January 23, 20229 winter warmers to help you deal with the cold if you have a disability: Many disabled people find cold temperatures a struggle due to lack of mobility or poor circulation. Disability and lifestyle blogger Gemma Orton, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy, shares her winter warmers to help you …
- January 17, 2022Here are details of some group activities DEX are offering for deaf young people between the ages of 11 and 17.…
- January 17, 2022Welcome to the Professional’s Update from Deafblind UK. Top tips for clear speech Don’t miss our useful guide to help you communicate more effectively with people living with sight and hearing loss. Read more here Our support for carers We offer a wide range of support to carers, …
- January 17, 2022News Disabled boy becomes youngest ever recipient in New Year Honours A Disabled boy who has cerebral palsy and autism is to become the youngest person to receive the British Empire Medal (BEM). Tobias Weller has been given the award in recognition of his fundraising efforts during lockdown. He has …
- December 8, 2021This is a Basic BSL course that will cover a range of different topics to help to build the learners sign vocabulary, and perhaps evoke a desire to learn more sign, to enable more communication, with the deaf community! Start Date / Time Thursday 13 January 2022 9.15 am – 11.15 am for 10 sessions …
- December 8, 2021Check out our Christmas articles… It’s now December and officially time to start celebrating all things Christmas. Our writer and editor, Emma Purcell, has just shared 10 Christmas memories growing up with a disability, but we have many more Christmas stories too, including tips for …
- December 8, 2021A warm welcome to your final newsletter of 2021. Full of all the latest updates and heart-warming stories from Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. As we round up the year, we are really excited to tell you about some ground-breaking research carried out by the University of York. This research found that …
- November 26, 2021Professional’s Update November 2021 Welcome to the Professional’s Update from Deafblind UK. This is the organisation’s excellent e-newsletter. Forthcoming events Visit our website to discover a range of interesting events coming up soon, including “Leeds For All – …
- November 22, 2021New videos for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children DWP is committed to making communications clear and accessible to all. As part of this commitment, we have made four short videos about DLA for children. They provide a clear and simple overview of the four stages of a DLA for children …
- November 19, 2021Here’s the November newsletter from Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Firstly, we are delighted to tell you that Hearing Dogs has been chosen as a finalist to become Pets at Home’s charity for their Summer Fundraising Appeal next year. If enough Pets at Home colleagues kindly vote for us, the …
- November 18, 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGuj-wUM0J4 This Christmas, The Victoria Theatre Halifax is putting on the biggest panto of them all, the fabulous Jack and the Beanstalk. It will run from Saturday 11 December 21 – Sunday 2 January 22 and there will be Signed and Relaxed Performances included in the …
- October 17, 2021Meeting date: 30 September 2021 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting Project team attendees • Mark Auger – West Yorkshire Combined Authority • Erica Ward – West Yorkshire Combined Authority • Andrew Bradley – West Yorkshire Combined Authority • Steve Smith – Calderdale Council …
- October 11, 2021To mark Hate Crime Awareness Week – 10-17 October – we have produced a series of videos that look at the issue of Hate Crime and at how to recognise it, how to report it and how the Safe Places scheme offers refuge and support for victims of Hate Crimes. Working with Lead the Way, West …
- September 27, 2021The lived experience of disabled people during the COVID-19 pandemic is a piece of research commissioned by the government. The full report is here, including easy read versions. Below are BSL versions: Video 1 of 2 Video 2 of 2…
- September 27, 2021Exploring the everyday lives of disabled people is a piece of government research carried out before and during the pandemic. You can read the full report here. BSL versions of the report have now been released and are available below: Video 1 of 2 Video 2 of 2…
- September 27, 2021Below are BSL versions of a report that summarises responses to the Disability Unit’s UK Disability Survey from 15 January 2021 to 28 February 2021. The responses have been used to inform the National Disability Strategy. This survey was designed as a vehicle for disabled people, carers of disabled …
- September 22, 2021The NEW Bellman Visit Mobile Phone Transceiver is a piece of new technology for deaf and hard of hearing people, allowing, for the very first time, Bellman Visit alerts to be received on a mobile phone, tablet and smart watch – alongside existing Visit receivers. Using the free iOS or Android …
- September 16, 2021September 2021 Welcome to the Professional’s Update from Deafblind UK. If you have any feedback about this email, or if there is anything specific that you would like to read about then please contact us. Deafblind Convention 2021 – Living better with sight and hearing loss Where else …
- August 31, 2021You’re invited to the Deafblind Convention 2021 – Living better with sight and hearing loss 7th October, 9am – 5pm Free – click here to register today! Yes, that’s right, Deafblind UK is hosting the UK’s first virtual deafblind convention and we’d love you to join us from the …
- August 23, 2021Tell us how your work has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic With a lot of disabled people shielding and businesses struggling, work has been tricky for many during this time. To understand how it has impacted disabled people’s work, we’ve partnered with Leonard Cheshire to create a …
- August 23, 2021Access to Work – Overview Access to Work is a publicly funded employment support programme that aims to help more disabled people start or stay in work. It can provide practical and financial support if you have a disability or long term physical or mental health condition. An Access to Work …
- August 9, 2021Welcome to the Professional’s Update from Deafblind UK. If you have any feedback about this email, or if there is anything specific that you would like to read about then please contact us. Deafblind Convention 2021 – Living better with sight and hearing loss This virtual event will be …
- July 19, 2021In this extract from a longer piece on the BMJ website about how the NHS’s rush to use digital communications is excluding some patients, there is an examination of the particular issues this throws up for deaf patients. Even when patients do access primary care digitally, some are receiving …
- July 5, 2021Disabled people’s lives ‘devastated’ by Covid – BBC Survey Thousands of D/deaf and Disabled people became more disabled during the pandemic with most losing access to vital medical appointments and necessary routines. A BBC survey of over 3,000 people found that many Disabled people experienced a …
- June 30, 2021Thousands of deaf and disabled people across the UK have told the BBC of the devastating impact the pandemic has had on their lives. Most said their disability had worsened and more than 2,400 said routine, often vital, medical appointments had been cancelled. More than 3,300 people took part in …
- June 28, 2021We, at Disability Partnership Calderdale, in conjunction with Halifax Society for the Blind, recently ran a Focus Group looking at ‘Improving hospital services for people with sight loss’. We are now ready to share the feedback we received, which has been positively and gratefully received by the …
- June 28, 2021A new initiative to encourage more members of the public to take up sign language as an extra language and skill, is now available locally. The Signs4Life scheme is to help people to communicate and engage with children and adults who may be hard of hearing. Radiyya Jahan, Signs4Life partnerships …
- June 28, 2021We are looking for our next Chair of Trustees Since its foundation in 2012 DR UK has significantly grown in profile, influence and reputation. In 2022 we celebrate 10 years of our organisation working together with Disabled People leading change. We are looking for an individual who shares our …
- June 20, 2021BSL video guide on COVID-19 vaccination and blood clotting BSL video guide to phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccination programme BSL video guide on COVID-19 for women of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding BSL video guide on what to expect after the COVID-19 vaccination BSL video guide of the …
- June 20, 2021We are looking for our next Chair of Trustees Since its foundation in 2012 DR UK has significantly grown in profile, influence and reputation. In 2022 we celebrate 10 years of our organisation working together with Disabled People leading change. We are looking for an individual who shares our …
- June 17, 2021Deafblind Awareness Week takes place from 27th June to 3rd July and DeafBlind UK are asking everyone to tell one person about deafblindness! “You don’t look blind” During Deafblind Awareness Week, Deafblind UK will be sharing a series of videos called ” My …
- June 14, 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIOs94YcWHI&t=17s Information in British Sign Language (BSL) about how to contact NHS 111. When you think you need A&E, just contact NHS 111 by phone or online. The NHS will help you right away and if you need urgent care, the NHS can book you in to be seen …
- June 14, 2021We are looking for our next Chair of Trustees Since its foundation in 2012 DR UK has significantly grown in profile, influence and reputation. In 2022 we celebrate 10 years of our organisation working together with Disabled People leading change. We are looking for an individual who shares our …
- June 8, 2021Deaf or hard of hearing? Aged 11-17? Live in or close to Calderdale? Come and join the Calderdale Deaf Youth Hub for a free and fun-filled day at Another World Adventure Centre. When? 27 June 11am – 1.30pm Where: Moss Farm Ogden What: Grass sledging, dirt scooters, safe archery, woodland archery …
- June 7, 2021Twelve deaf, neurodivergent and disabled artists based across the UK have been commissioned to produce new film and audio works for BBC platforms this summer, which is part of BBC Arts’ Culture in Quarantine initiative. In addition, from the 14th to 18th June 2021, BBC Radio 3 will be broadcasting …