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#WhereIsTheInterpreter: The story so far

June 15, 2021 by

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The UK Government is being taken to court tomorrow, in a landmark legal case with the potential to strengthen the […]

Deaf News: Deaf man allegedly given ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ order without his consent following “communication difficulties”

June 4, 2021 by

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A Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) user from Scotland was allegedly handed a ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ (DNR) order by NHS […]

Deaf News: London Euston becomes first UK station with BSL announcements

June 3, 2021 by

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Euston is now the first railway station in the UK to offer live passenger information in British Sign Language (BSL), […]

Exclusive: UK Government did not assess equalities impact for new No 9 coronavirus briefings

June 1, 2021 by

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Downing Street has once again failed to consider the impact of its coronavirus briefings on equality – this time for […]

Review: Take Me Somewhere digital festival offers mild, meditative musings

May 27, 2021 by

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Take Me Somewhere, Glasgow’s contemporary international performance festival, is available in both online and in the Scottish city this year. […]

How can I sign up to #WhereIsTheInterpreter judicial review? Registration details revealed

May 8, 2021 by

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Information about how to sign-up to watch the judicial review hearing for #WhereIsTheInterpreter has been revealed, ahead of the case […]

BREAKING: Judicial review hearing date for #WhereIsTheInterpreter announced

May 1, 2021 by

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A judicial review hearing over the UK Government’s refusal to provide an in-person British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter for its […]

Deaf News: Labour MP criticises ‘disappointing’ response from Prime Minister to BSL question

April 30, 2021 by

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Vicky Foxcroft, the shadow minister for disabled people, has today shared Boris Johnson’s “disappointing” written response to her question about […]

Almost 90% of deaf healthcare professionals did not have access to clear masks, survey finds

April 28, 2021 by

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More than four-fifths (87%) of deaf healthcare practitioners (HCPs) have not been able to access transparent masks for use in […]

Deaf News: Deaf local election candidate ‘denied’ interpreter funding by Government

April 16, 2021 by

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A Deaf candidate standing for election in North Somerset has accused the Government of “denying” him communication support, after officials […]