Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

Michael Woods: My Journey to the Summits – Why I Climb (BSL)

July 18, 2025

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I started trekking back in 2015 — just out of curiosity really. I never imagined it would take over my […]

Reform not cuts: SignHealth report calls on government to review Access to Work (BSL)

July 16, 2025

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A new report published today by the campaign ‘deaf together’ shows only 15% of deaf people have had a positive […]

Insight: Interpreters should have specific training to work in media (BSL)

July 7, 2025

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I work in the media, namely television and film and I am a deaf sign language user. Lately I have […]

Phoebe Booth: The critical shortfall in services for elderly deaf people (BSL)

July 2, 2025

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Across the UK, D/deaf individuals in need of care are facing a critical shortfall in appropriate services, with many being […]

Karissa Patel: Creating art about my experiences of growing up deaf (BSL)

June 20, 2025

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Hi, my name is Karissa and I was born profoundly deaf in both ears, and have a cochlear implant. I’m […]

Steph Bailey Scott: Why we created near future drama Martha, putting deaf stories centre stage

June 18, 2025

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Martha can be seen at Sherman Theatre Cardiff until 21st June before transferring to Pontio in Bangor 25th-26th June. More […]

Sophie Kang: The BDA is right to signal caution on AI and BSL (BSL)

June 10, 2025

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Sophie Kang, Sales and Marketing Manager at Sign Solutions, says AI has the potential to help BSL signers, but only […]

Rebecca Mansell: Why you should come to the BDA’s annual BSL conference in Leeds in July (BSL)

June 5, 2025

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To find out more about this year’s BSL conference, from 17-18 July in Leeds, click here. I do love a […]

Jenny Sealey: My rage at Access to Work and PIP cuts (BSL)

June 4, 2025

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I am horrified that yet again our government is taking another brutal bashing at Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people. I […]

Ofcom study finds emergency video relay service for deaf BSL users is saving lives (BSL)

May 30, 2025

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A new Ofcom study has found a video relay service that connects deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users to the […]