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Liam O’Dell: ‘Everyday’ by Deafinitely Theatre conjures a potent play on abuse

May 21, 2022 by

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Please note: This review – like the play itself – discusses domestic and sexual abuse. Please take care when reading […]

NHS Trust spending on BSL increases as sites move from family members to professional interpreters

May 17, 2022 by

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Spending on British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation in 2019/20 increased by more than 21% compared to the year before, as […]

Interview: Paula Garfield on ‘Everyday’ and 20 years of Deafinitely Theatre

May 10, 2022 by

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Content warning: Please note this article discusses domestic abuse. As Deafinitely Theatre prepares for the world premiere of their play […]

SEND Review consultation finally comes with British Sign Language version a month after launch

May 9, 2022 by

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A UK Government consultation into proposed reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision has finally come with a […]

Rose Ayling-Ellis to become first celebrity to sign CBeebies Bedtime Story

May 6, 2022 by

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EastEnders actress and Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis will be the first person to deliver a CBeebies Bedtime Story in British Sign […]

NRCPD to consult on new complaints process next month

May 5, 2022 by

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The National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and DeafBlind people (NRCPD) are to launch a consultation on a […]

British Sign Language app goes free for Deaf Awareness Week

May 3, 2022 by

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A British Sign Language app will be making all of its lessons free for Deaf Awareness Week, in a bid […]

NRCPD to update complaints procedure as investigation finds quarter of disputes weren’t escalated

April 29, 2022 by

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The NRCPD has revealed to The Limping Chicken that they plan to make a “substantial revision” to their complaints procedure, […]

Liam O’Dell: What next for the British Sign Language Act?

April 29, 2022 by

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It may surprise you to know that British Sign Language (BSL) wasn’t technically recognised in law when the BSL Bill […]

England’s SEND deficit totals at least £1.3bn while thousands attend schools outside council area

April 28, 2022 by

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Funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England has reached a deficit of at least £1.3 billion, a […]