Looks like the first month of not allowing dependents basically stopped any care workers coming (83% drop in health and care visas).

Seriously worrying re the ability of care homes to function given we already have a recruitment crisis.

Watch out central Londoners! I imagine the sound of stable doors being bolted will be deafening 😮

This evening marks the start of #Passover .

Thanks to Jewish Deaf Association, we're sharing this video featuring words and phrases used during the Passover period in British Sign Language.

We’re wishing a peaceful and happy Passover to all our Jewish followers celebrating – Chag Sameach!

“I don't believe in an interventionist God
But I know, darling, that you do
But if I did I would kneel down and ask Him
Not to intervene when it came to you.”

— Nick Cave

'Ann Cruickshank died Thirty First of Twelfth Month MDCCCXXXVI Aged LXII Years. Quakers Burial Ground, The Pleasance, Edinburgh'

“I’m proud to be deaf and Muslim.”

This week, Muslims across the world will be celebrating Eid to mark the end of Ramadan. Tasnia shares with us what Eid is all about.

We’d like to wish a happy Eid al-Fitr to everyone in our community celebrating – #EidMubarak !

Jessica, Ceri, Toyosi, Ross, Asia and Fosia all have different communication needs, so it’s important to always ask someone what theirs are.

Visit our website to find out just a few of them: bit.ly/3ZdvdTH

Don't stir up hate against disabled people. It is now an offence. But what does this mean? No, it's not an end to free speech, but it is an end to inciting other people to offend against disabled people and those who stand with them.

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Kaz shows us the Top 5 places to take your deaf pals in Lanarkshire.

#OTD in 1982, Lothian Region Council implemented a ban on corporal punishment in schools (the belt aka strap aka tawse aka Lochgelly). This made it the first Scottish authority to do so but some others would hold out until a UK-wide ban came in 1987

Ever wondered how to sign 'Easter egg' or maybe even 'Hot cross bun'?

Join us in learning some common Easter-themed words and phrases in British Sign Language 🐣🐰

We’re wishing all our followers celebrating a very #HappyEaster !

Fascinating Before the 1979 Oscars, actress Jane Fonda asked the Academy President if he would close-caption the awards ceremony, which he refused to do. When she won the Oscar for Best Actress that night, she delivered her speech in sign language.

Happy Holi to all our followers celebrating today! 💚💙🧡❤️💜

Watch our video featuring some common words and phrases used during the Hindu festival, all in British Sign Language (BSL).

Let’s make sure everyone can join in the festivities, no matter how they communicate.

Meet the characters of #HamiltonTour ahead of our BSL performance in Edinburgh tomorrow. 👋💛

Amazing achievement by Jasmin Paris from #Edinburgh to complete the Barkley Marathons - first woman to do so
#BM100 amp.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar…

Fantastic to see one of NDCS Scotland’s former young #deaf changemakers doing so well! Huge congratulations Ciara!

Brill to visit Windsor Park School to learn about all their work to become a rights-respecting #deaf school. Loved playing some #UNCRC bingo with the pupils, and great to see them use the #BSL for all kinds of rights concepts like “duty bearer”. Good luck with #UNICEF gold award!

Today Keir Starmer has been questioned about ear wax removal services on Jeremy Vine On 5. He has responded with 'I am not across the detail of that'.

Everyone should be entitled to free ear wax removal services! Read the findings from our Ear Wax report: bit.ly/3wYBqZs

Scotland Deaf football team appeal for help to reach the Euros.
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It's Sign Language Week 2024!

In Scotland, councils, health boards, and other public bodies are consulting on how to support British Sign Language.

Learn how to participate in your local consultation👇
bit.ly/48szDZU
#deaf #BSL #BritishSignLanguage