British Deaf Association awards Sign Language Charter to Greater London Authority
The British Deaf Association has awarded its Sign Language Charter to the Greater London Authority (GLA), recognising the…
23 September 2026
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What to keep in your first aid kit
It's important to have a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries.
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Finding subtitled cinema screenings
Hello. I am here to talk about ‘yourlocalcinema.com’, where you can find out more information on subtitled screenings. Go to the website, please click or type the film you…
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The FoodSwitch App
Foods can be surprisingly high in salt, fat, saturated fats (saturates) and sugars, but many people struggle to understand nutrition labels on food packaging.
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Withdrawal of the BBC Red Button text service
The BBC Red Button text based service enables viewers to access news, sports and business headlines, and general information on the weather, travel and lottery updates in a quick,…
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Antibiotic resistance
Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them, puts you and your family at risk. To help keep antibiotics working you are urged to always take your doctor or nurse’s…
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Time management tips
Time management is really important whenever you move into a new stage in your life. It’s crucial. You might be moving to a new school or college, or starting…
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