Nottinghamshire Deaf Society

A local Deaf charity that supports and enriches the D/deaf community. Sign Language Interpreting service; BSL, Deaf Awareness and lipreading courses

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Today we had a special visitor Tarnia, a registered Nursing Associate from Mental Health Deaf Services at our Costa Coffee morning!

Thank you Tarnia for an educational and engaging session and thanks to everyone who came along to learn more about blood pressure health!

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BSL Tour: Yoshitomo Nara 12th Jul 5pm Southbank Centre, London @southbankcentre
Join us for a British Sign Language tour of Yoshitomo Nara, with artist Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq, exploring the exhibition’s themes and inspirations.
https://t.co/1TJKL7GxGB

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🌟 BSL Level 3 🌟 Sept and Nov 2025 🌟

Our next intake of BSL Level 3 courses are starting on:
- Monday 1st Sept 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm and will be completed by July 2026.
- Monday 3rd Nov 2025, 6-9pm and will be completed by the end of Sept 2026.

https://t.co/be2ucg05kL

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🌟 BSL Level 2 🌟 September and November 2025 🌟

Our next intake of BSL Level 2 courses are starting on:
- Monday 1st September 2025, 1.30pm-4.30pm
- Tuesday 30th September 2025, 6-9pm
- Wednesday 5th November 2025, 6-9pm

https://t.co/0WsDuuc0vl

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🌟 BSL Level 1 🌟 September and November 2025 🌟

Our next intake of BSL Level 1 courses are starting on:
- Monday 1st September 2025, 6-8pm
- Tuesday 4th November 2025, 10am-12pm

https://t.co/uYUJC1NrU5

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In these BSL videos, you will learn:

❤️ How to recognise the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, and when to get help
❤️ How a heart attack in diagnosed, including the tests you may have and where to find more information
❤️ What can cause a heart attack

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🫀British Heart Week🫀

Here are useful BSL resources to help you understand how heart works and support you to look after your health:

https://t.co/5KCwQXel0Z

https://t.co/E2PMpHaMlD

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We have some space for this Thursday’s session!

🗓️ 12th June, 10am-12pm
📍 Nottingham Central Library.

Get in touch: [email protected]

[POhWER @POhWERadvocacy]

What Is Advocacy? Explained in British Sign Language (BSL)

Watch this short (BSL) video illustrating what advocacy is and how an #advocate can support & empower a person in many different ways: https://t.co/T1EtNCnfJq

#advocacy #HumanRights #deaf #DeafAwareness #BSL #BritishSignLanguage #DeafAdvocacy #DeafAwarenessWeek

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It’s #DeafAwarenessWeek! At POhWER, we’re proud to be working in partnership with 3 organisations @royaldeaf @CambsDeaf @nottsDeaf to provide advocacy to deaf people – ensuring their rights are protected, their voices are heard and they are able to access the support available. Find out more about deaf advocacy: https://t.co/9qtYXrZ08v

#advocacy #HumanRights #deaf #DeafAwareness #BSL #BritishSignLanguage #DeafAdvocacy

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Happy National British Sign Language Day!

Today we celebrate 3 years since the historic BSL Act was passed on 28th April 2022. British Sign Language is recognised as an official language of Great Britain.

#NationalBSLDay #BSLDay

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Trainee Sign Language Interpreters can’t work in the criminal justice system or mental health settings. They must exercise caution when accepting work in a social care setting.

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What is the difference between RSLI and TSLI?

There are two categories of registered Sign Language interpreter with NRCPD:
💛 Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI) – Yellow Badge
💜 Trainee Sign Language Interpreter (TSLI) – Purple/Blue Badge

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Registered Sign Language Interpreters should hold a Level 6 qualification in sign language interpreting and a Level 6 qualification in BSL.

Trainee Sign Language Interpreters are working towards, and have not yet completed, a Level 6 qualification in sign language interpreting.

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NRCPD has a useful diagram showing the route to becoming a NRCPD Registered Sign Language Interpreter.

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What is a sign language interpreter and how do you become one?

Sign language interpreters transfer meaning from one spoken or signed language into another signed or spoken language. (Source from https://t.co/7d7WL2YUH7)

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The walk will start at 6:00pm and loop through Old Market Square, Fletcher's Theatre, St Mary's Church, and Sneinton Market, finishing at 7:30pm. See you there? 🙌 https://t.co/Wj3Hb4Jz5M

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🌃Nottingham Light Night BSL-interpreted tours 🌃

📅 Friday 28th February & Saturday 1st March

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly BSL tour exploring light installations in Nottingham! 🚶‍♂️

Details:
Meet at 5:30pm at My Sight Notts (Heathcoat Street) for tea & coffee. ☕

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