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BSL Charter

North East Derbyshire District Council signs BSL Charter

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North East Derbyshire District Council has become the first district council in the UK to sign the British Sign Language Charter.

30th September 2019

Cardiff and Vale UHB sign BSL Charter

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has become the first NHS health board in Wales to sign the British Deaf Association’s British Sign Language Charter.

28th June 2019

Belfast City Council Signs the BSL/ISL Charter

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Belfast City Council has today become the first Northern Ireland council to sign up to the British/Irish Sign Language Charter, committing to promote better access to public services for Deaf communities.

22nd March 2019

BDA Derbyshire Crime Project

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What is classed as an emergency and the difference to a non-emergency situation when using text message to the police.

15th February 2017

BDA delighted by passing of British Sign Language motion at City Hall

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New Charter will mean better access and rights for Deaf BSL users in London.

2nd March 2016

?Community Trust signs commitment to improve access to services for deaf community

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Representatives from Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership NHS Trust have signed up to a Charter pledging to improve access to health services for deaf people.

17th February 2016
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