Petition for free BSL classes for families
The BDA is working with campaigning organisation 38 Degrees on a new petition calling for free British Sign…
2 November 2026
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Carers Week 8-14 June 2020
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the…
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#StayHealthyAtHome
To #StayHealthyAtHome, we have some tips from the World Health Organization (WHO) about looking after our mental health.
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WHO: Keep active and healthy
The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us are staying at home and sitting down more than we usually do. It’s hard for a lot of us to do…
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NI: Remote interpreting service established for sign language users
Health Minister Robin Swann MLA has announced the establishment of a free remote interpreting service for British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) users to access NHS111…
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COVID-19: Student Guide
Calling out to young people and students! Are you anxious about COVID-19? Try not to worry, DRP Scotland's Transition Officer, Mitchell Graham, is here to give you ten tips…
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Update: BDA Statement
The British Deaf Association wrote to the Prime Minister on 31st March 2020 asking for his invention to ensure televised sign language interpretations of the official briefings are relayed…
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