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House of Lords marks first live use of sign language interpretation

The House of Lords has seen the first live use of British Sign Language interpretation as peers backed a Bill giving the language legal recognition across Britain. Lord McFall of Alcluith, the Speaker in the House of Lords, marked this moment for ...

25 Mar 2022 at 14:25

Scotland

Edinburgh universities unite in pledge to improve British sign language provision

Four universities in Edinburgh will sign a formal agreement to work together to improve British sign language (BSL) provision in higher education. An event will be held in the National Museum of Scotland on Friday to mark international sign ...

23 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Concern over lack of progress supporting people with communication needs in NHS

Leading health charities have expressed concern over a lack of progress in ensuring communication rights for all people trying to access NHS services. A number of people are not able to access healthcare services because they are not given ...

06 Feb 2023 at 14:50

Rose Ayling-Ellis ‘excited’ to make history as deaf Paralympics coverage host

Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has said “it is really exciting” to be the first deaf person to host a live sports show, presenting the Paralympic Games in France for Channel 4. The Strictly Come Dancing winner and former EastEnders star will ...

20 Aug 2024 at 10:07

Sunak ‘excluded deaf community’ as he called election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been accused of excluding the deaf community by not having a sign language interpreter with him when he called the General Election. According to the hearing charity RNID, Downing Street pledged to have ...

23 May 2024 at 08:29

Football

Arsenal become first club to provide sign language service at every home game

Arsenal have become the first football club to provide a British Sign Language service at every home game. The Gunners have been trialling the initiative, which involves the use of interpreters pitch-side and goal handshapes, in ...

10 Mar 2023 at 16:48

John Bishop and partially deaf son to explore condition for ITV documentary

Comedian John Bishop and his partially deaf son Joe will embark on a journey to better understand the condition as part of a documentary for ITV. The one-hour film will see the duo attempt to improve their knowledge about the ...

02 Aug 2022 at 13:40

Starmer ‘excluded deaf community’ in first speech as PM, says charity

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of excluding the deaf community by not having a sign language interpreter with him as he made his first speech as Prime Minister. According to the hearing charity RNID, government officials ...

05 Jul 2024 at 16:54

British Sign Language GCSE one step closer as Government launches consultation

A British Sign Language GCSE is one step closer to being taught in schools as the Government launches a consultation on the content of the subject. The Government is aiming for the British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE to be ...

15 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Deaf TikTok star’s inquest delayed because of lack of sign language interpreter

A coroner has been forced to adjourn an inquest into a deaf TikTok star’s death because there were no sign language interpreters available to translate for deaf witnesses. Imogen Nunn, 25, died in Brighton, East Sussex,...

26 Mar 2025 at 17:34

Braille menus introduced as ASK Italian aims to make restaurants more inclusive

Braille menus to help blind and partially sighted customers have been introduced by ASK Italian as part of an initiative to make its restaurants more welcoming to everyone. From January, ASK will also add braille ...

14 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Foyle Deaf Association graduation ceremony for Irish Sign Language students

The graduation party with their tutors Patricia Clarke and Richard McFadden. Centre (white shirt) is Tommy McAuley, Acting Head of Sign Language Policy and Legislation with the Department for Communities. ...

14 Jun 2023 at 15:33

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