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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Tips for children with nightmares
Bedtime can be tricky: here are some ideas for children who are worried around bedtime or have bad dreams.
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Tribute to Dr. Terry Riley OBE
The British Deaf Association is deeply saddened by the recent passing of our previous Chair, Dr. Terry Riley. A passionate leader and inspirational figure, Terry has had a long…
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Promoting positive mental health in schools
How can we encourage our schools to promote positive mental health? Why not encourage your school to take a more active approach in promoting positive mental health?
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Fraudulent HMRC Communications
Fraudsters are very skilled at creating fake email addresses which look genuine and can change the email's ‘display name’ to make it appear genuine.
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Newham Deaf Access Forum celebrates IWD
Robin Ash, BDA Access and Inclusion Officer, was invited to give a talk about International Week of the Deaf at a Newham Deaf Access Forum event in London.
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North East Derbyshire District Council signs BSL Charter
North East Derbyshire District Council has become the first district council in the UK to sign the British Sign Language Charter.
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