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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British Deaf Association premiere lost film footage in ground-breaking documentary – Power in Our Hands’
The film is part of SHARE: The Deaf Visual Archive a larger BDA project funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant of £719,100.
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Leicester City Council and Leicester CCG agreed to sign the BDA’s BSL Charter
Leicester City Council and Leicester CCG have agreed to sign the BDA's BSL Charter.
Read moreHealth – Pancreatic Cancer
Around 8,800 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year, making it the 11th most common cancer.
Read moreHealth – Pneumonia
Pneumonia is swelling (inflammation) of the tissue in one or both of your lungs. It's usually caused by an infection.
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Housing Support Workers
The Mungo Foundation is a well-established, dynamic charitable organisation, which employs over 800 staff and provides support to a diverse range of services. We are committed to providing personalised…
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Temporary Residential Worker (One year contract)
Oak Lodge School are looking for a Residential Worker to support a group of students with a range of needs in Phoenix House, the residential unit attached to Oak…
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