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999 BSL service enables Deaf signers to contact emergency services

June 17, 2022 by

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A video relay service (VRS) which will enable Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users to contact emergency services in their […]

UK Government faces another legal challenge following inaccessible Partygate press conference

May 27, 2022 by

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A lawyer representing Deaf campaigners has been instructed to issue another legal challenge against the UK Government over inaccessible press […]

Sue Gray press conference sparks fresh questions over Where Is The Interpreter

May 27, 2022 by

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New questions have been raised around the UK Government’s decision not to have an in-person British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter […]

Hampshire Police accused of ‘tokenism’ over voluntary BSL teacher role

May 26, 2022 by

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Hampshire Constabulary has faced criticism from the Deaf community after advertising an unpaid position for a British Sign Language (BSL) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

BREAKING: British Sign Language Bill to become law after passing final Parliamentary stage

April 27, 2022 by

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British Sign Language (BSL) is set to be legally recognised in England, Scotland and Wales, after a Bill cleared the […]

NRCPD to publish open letter amid concerns over complaints process

April 26, 2022 by

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The NRCPD, who voluntarily regulate British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters, is to address the Deaf community in an open letter […]

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