Deaf patients condemn lack of NHS interpreters

Deaf people say a shortage of interpreters working with the NHS has left them feeling misunderstood, frustrated and facing ...
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Hospital staff ask deaf couple, 'What is a BSL interpreter?'

Colleen and Susannah Agnew are calling for better deaf awareness [BBC] A health trust has apologised to a deaf couple after hospital staff did not know what a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter ...
BBC

Coroner: NHS interpreter gap fails deaf patients

The NHS needs more British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters to avoid failing deaf patients, according to a report. Coroner Penelope Schofield wrote a "national shortage" of BSL interpreters and lack ...
The Echo

c2c introduces BSL interpreter service for its passengers

Railway in south Essex launches live British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter service with Sign Solutions to boost accessibility for ...
Just Auto

Interpreter? Citroen dealers aid the hard-of-hearing

Stellantis’ Citroen unit in the UK is claiming to be first to offer customers of retail and service dealers the opportunity to communicate using British Sign Language (BSL). The automaker, noting ...
Medical Xpress

Accessing healthcare is challenging for Deaf people – but the best solution isn't 'one-size-fits-all'

For many of us, a visit to the doctor's office can be wrought with anxiety. A persistent cough that won't go away or an ailment we hope is nothing serious can make GP visits emotionally difficult. Now ...
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Hospital staff ask deaf couple, 'What is a BSL interpreter?'

A health trust has apologised to a deaf couple after hospital staff did not know what a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter was. Colleen Agnew's husband was taken to hospital recently after an ...