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The Eatwell Guide

WebThe Eatwell Guide. ‘The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet.’. James …

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Fast facts about the Deaf community

WebFast facts about the Deaf community. It is estimated that there are about 9 million people in the UK who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Deafness is the third most …

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

WebWe have developed and complied a number of health-related BSL information videos from different regions of the United Kingdom. The videos below specifically aimed at helping …

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What is Counselling

WebWhat is Counselling? Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. One way that you can look after your mental wellbeing …

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NI: Remote interpreting service established for sign …

WebHealth Minister Robin Swann MLA has announced the establishment of a free remote interpreting service for British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language …

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Research & Consultations

WebThe BDA undertakes research into the experiences of Deaf people in different regions and countries from across the UK, as well as publishing policy responses to key policy …

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Deaf Roots & Pride Project

WebAround 90% of deaf children are born to hearing families and over 75% attend mainstream schools with little or no specialist provision. Lack of support often means that they …

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Campaigning for a better life

WebCampaigning for a better life. 40 years ago in the early 1970s, all Deaf organisations in the UK were led by hearing people, BSL was dismissed as a slow …

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Hospital communication crisis for Deaf people

WebFor further enquiries, please contact Áine Jackson at [email protected]. The Victoria Derbyshire programme and the BDA highlight …

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Report on Access to Health Services for Older Deaf People in …

Web3. Findings 3.1 THE INTERVIEWEES From the group of 850 people in attendance, approximately a quarter was interviewed (200 in total). We were also mindful of the fact …

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Equality Act 2010 and Disability

WebBDA Submission to the House of Lords Select Committee 4 Inadequate access to health information (Signhealth 2014 and BDA 2014a); Higher than average …

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British Sign Language Charter

WebThe Charter is designed as a vehicle to remove direct and indirect discrimination, empower local deaf communities and improve dialogue between service providers and Deaf …

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Accessing Public Services: Issues for Deaf People

Web5 1. Introduction This report highlights the 4 key areas affecting the Deaf1 community and their relationship with public services; specifically council and NHS provision. These are: …

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The dangers of buying medication online

WebAs more people use the internet to understand their health issues, some also go online to buy prescription medication. But many online pharmacies are unregistered, …

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Cardiff and Vale UHB sign BSL Charter

WebAgnes Dyab, Chair of the British Deaf Association, said: "The commitment from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has shown that they have heard and …

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