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Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, enjoying working with Pam St Clement as part of the 'Deaf for the Day' campaign.
New National Standards of Communication for People with Sensory Loss
The Welsh Assembly Government have introduced new national standards for communication for people with sensory loss using NHS services
An Interview with The Punk Chef - Scott Garthwaite
Scott Gathwaite, also known as the Punk Chef, presents his cookery shows in BSL. Here Sarah talks about his up-bringing and his culinary skills
Dear Wendy
Wendy sets out some advice to readers who have written in asking for help
Young, Deaf and Undeterred
Robin Watts is 18 years of age and briefly explains some of the issues faced by a deaf girl growing up
Cases of diabetes still on the rise
The cases of diabetes is still on the rise, but people seem unaware of the risk to serious health problems
Africa and UK focussed deafness charities join forces
Signal is a new Shropshire Based Charity - read about their important work here!
The Development of Deaf Villages
Deaf Villages in Ireland and Jamaica provide a sanctuary for Deaf visitors
A Deaf Person’s Road to Success
Growing up Deaf in Malta and experiencing a lack of deaf awarness, Annabelle is intent of changing long held stereotypical views about the deaf
Zane Hema taking sign language interpretation seriously
The arrangements behind the BSL/English interpretation during the 2012 Paralympics and the Mandela Memorial could not be more stark
Lou Ferrigno - Shaping Up to Play the Hulk
Lou Ferrigno became Deaf early in his life, he went on to carve a great body building and acting career
3M and Action on Hearing Loss reach new heights together
Members of 3M and Action on Hearing Loss scale the steps of the BT Tower to highlight their work together
Cinema, subtitling and Equal Access
The lack of subtitled films in the cinema has long been a thorn in the side of the deaf community
3M Scores with Health & Safety Crowd at Old Trafford
3M provide a forum for professionals to discuss hearing protection
Love Rugby? Wales v England should whet your appetite!
Come and enjoy one of the newest Wales v England sporting rivalries
Johnny Fantastica - A Life of Entertaining
Gloucester based John Gapp has enjoyed a lifetime of entertaining audiences all over the world. We think he's just magic!
Video Job Applications Set to Soar, but Will They be Deaf Friendly
With job applications more likely to require a short video application, will this trend disadvantage some people, especially deaf applicants?
Tech Companies Upholding Deaf Suppression
Mobile phone contracts are not deaf friendly and service providers seem determined to maintain anti deaf usage plans
Celebrating film success – 7 deaf youngsters who helped produce it
Youngsters from Deaf Active Cheshire attend premiere of the film they helped produce
Disappointing Doctor
All Wales Standards for Communication with patients with sensory loss, seems to have bypassed my doctor's surgery
Wales Deaf Rugby Triumphs in their 11th International against England
Wales and England Deaf Rugby teams locked horns in the world's first international match on an artificial surface with Wales running out worthy winners
6 Years Old Caleb, Deaf and Aiming for Formula One
Caleb McDuff is 6 years old. Deaf following an infection, he has been karting for years and aims to be the first deaf Formula One racing driver
Coriolanus at the Donmar Warehouse: Captioning Brings People Together
Captioned performances at the theatre make a huge difference to Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences
Deaf Karting Champion Bas Lammers Entering New Era in Racing
Bas Lammers is 2 time KZ1 World Karting Champion. Deaf, he has signed a new deal that he hopes will take him back to the top of the podium.
Enhancing Hearing Through Temporary Blindness
Brains of adults might compensate for a temporary loss in sight by improving hearing.
England Deaf Golf Spring Tournament 2014
The tournament is open to all Deaf and Hard of Hearing golfers and will take place on 26/27 April 2014
Tailored Holidays for Deaf Visitors at Seable
Seable Holidays provide tailored activity breaks on the wonderful island of Sicily
Deaf Sporting Results
Sport has been a central part of deaf life for many years, here you will find the results provided to SLFirst for all UK deaf sports/sportspeople
Backing the new Healthcare Standards for people with a Sensory Loss
Public awareness of the new Standards will improve through information cards being made available
Help me Please, I'm Going Deaf
Getting older and becoming deaf poses lots of new challenges, but who is there to give advice
59 Down, 41 To Go, Deafblind Runner James Clarke's Race Against Time
Deafblind since the age of 9, James Clarke is undertaking a remarkable feat
My Music (with digressions) and Hearing Loss
Becoming Hard of Hearing later in life has all sorts of implications, the inability to enjoy music being one of them
Making A Difference Through Hearing Therapy
Hearing Therapist Nicola George brings an approach to her work that really defines public service!
Deaf Vibe's 'See me, Hear Me' Event
The event is an opportunity to promote services to deaf, hard of hearing, deafened and Deafblind people living in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
Crufts and Deaf Accessibility
Crufts is hugely popular and watched by millions of people but is it deaf friendly
Legal Services for Deaf people: A New Era?
With RAD's Deaf Law Centre closing, it is important that someone provides culturally aware legal advice to deaf people
Announcement from the Becoming Visible Board of Trustees
Becoming Visible are moving from the Newcastle Deaf Centre to new premises with the space needed
New Made For iPhone Hearing Aids Launched in the UK
ReSound LiNX is being launched in the UK introducing a brand new way to control the settings on their hearing aids
See Me, Hear Me opens up lines of communication
DEAFvibe's event, makes deaf friendly service and product providers readily available to the deaf community throughout Staffordshire
Words and moments to mark Deaf Awareness Week
UK Charity Hearing Link, announce their plans to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week
Deaf Motor Bike Paramedic Helping Save Lives on the Streets of London
Deaf, Richard Webb-Stevens works for the London Ambulance Service and patrols the streets every day waiting to respond to emergency calls
Aspiring, Influencing & Achieving as a Deaf Youngster
Elan Môn Gilford is a deaf youngster making the most out of every opportunity she gets
DEAFvibe awarded Queen's Award
Delegates from DEAFvibe have been invited to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 10th June 2014
The NHS Hearing Aid Crisis
With the Government considering cutting NHS provided services to deaf people, community infighting prevents a united voice!
Get in the loop & support Hearing Loop Awareness Week
Hearing Link raise awareness of hearing loops
Empowering deaf people by providing life enhancing information
Communication is an essential part of life, for deaf people it is often a barrier
Principality Building Society Leading the way on Deaf Friendly Banking
The banking sector is behind the game on deaf awareness, now one Building Society is seeking to make sweeping improvements.
Hearing Loss, Sport and Integration
Discussing the Mainstream, Paralympics and Deaf Sport Conundrum
Saving lives despite being hard of hearing
Canadian Scott Caldwell is Hard of Hearing, he is also a successful paramedic in a busy area in Toronto
USA shows UK how to Improve Access to Emergency Services
999 is a critical public service, it is not readily accessible to deaf people at a time when the US are opening their 911 service
Patients to benefit from new NHS England ‘Accessible Information Standard’
Good news for deaf patients in England, accessible information is on the way
Value Our Veterans
DDay70 brought pomp and ceremony for our veterans, SLFirst would like to see that VIP consideration all year round.
Children set to take part in the UK's biggest Fingerspellathon this October
NDCS launch 6th Fingerspellathon aiming to raise funds for deaf children
Bringing Parity to the Theatre Experience for Deaf Audiences
Launched in 2000, STAGETEXT provide captioned performances for theatre shows and other arts programmes
Wellness Centre Taking Deaf Clients' Health Needs Seriously
The Shipley and Saltaire Wellness Centre attract deaf clients through their thoughtful approach
The Flip Side of the Coin
Cochlear Implants, Hearing Aids, Lip Reading or Sign Language, if you're Deaf it's all about choice
Setting High Standards of Deaf Awareness Within Public Service
Setting up the country's first PLOD, Sgt Barham leads the way on deaf friendly communication
Cutting The Number of Hearings to Save Money Will Cost More
With more local clinical commissioning groups set to cut back on providing hearing aids, is the longer term cost being ignored
Cardiff Hearing and Tinnitus Expo All Set For March
Advice, information and products all brought together under one roof in Cardiff Expo
Introducing a Hearing Dog to the home
Adding value to the household, hearing dogs also support independence
