If you're a BSL user, have you downloaded the 999 BSL app yet?

It allows you to use the 999 BSL video relay service to report an emergency. The app is available on Android, iOS and via the web: 999bsl.co.uk

#999BSL #SavingLives

To our deaf callers!

We are excited to share a new announcement from our global Sorenson Interpreting team. Bringing a new infinite shades of grey in your call experience, it will never be a dull moment with us!

#GlobalUnity #VideoInterpreting #VRS #CustomerExperience

CPR saves lives! 🚑

Thank you to St John Ambulance England for creating this important video in British Sign Language and showing just how the 999 BSL service works with an interpreter.

Watch the video here. ⬇️
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#DidYouKnow that British Sign Languages users can make 999 calls by video via a mobile app?

Our Motorcycle Paramedic Richard explains how it's done 🔽

#WisdomWednesday 999 BSL

St John Ambulance England SignHealth Health equality means equitable access in every setting and for every service.

So proud that deaf people have now had access to 999 BSL for just over a year and the difference it is making.

We can make health equality a reality. Together.

Everyone should be able to access the help they need in an emergency.

If you're a British Sign Language user, how can you reach 999? Ask us: bit.ly/3pRPwZy

If you're a BSL user, have you downloaded the 999 BSL app yet?

It allows you to use the 999 BSL video relay service to report an emergency. The app is available on Android, iOS and via the web: 999bsl.co.uk

#999BSL #SavingLives

🎂 999 BSL - a lifeline for British Sign Language users, just celebrated its 1st birthday!

New Ofcom rules resulted in the launch of this 24/7 video call service - allowing BSL users to contact emergency services in their first language.

For more: ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecom…

If you have not downloaded the 999 BSL app, what are you waiting for?

Happy 1st anniversary 999 BSL 🥳

An incredible afternoon, visiting the BT Tower today for #999BSL first year anniversary✨🚨

Together with Ofcom and BT, UK-wide accessibility & inclusion is proven possible, and it shouldn’t stop at emergency services.

#999BSL Anniversary #JustTheBeginning #EmergencyVRS

Join SignVideo by Sorenson, Contact Scotland BSL and 999 BSL for this community feedback event to learn more about their services and provide feedback.

Want to raise anything but can't make it, send your question to our Digital Inclusion Officer

⌨️ [email protected]
📱 07551 876 051

The 999 BSL service enables people with hearing or speech loss to be connected to a video call with a #BSL interpreter in order to make 999 calls by video

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999 BSL BT Tower SignVideo by Sorenson Sorenson Sign Language Interactions Ofcom As Lord Mayor of Nottingham last year I was delighted to launch 999 BSL in Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire Deaf Society

We are live on BT Tower for our first year #999BSL Anniversary !

One year ago today, 999 BSL service was launched to provide 24/7 BSL interpreting, receiving over 15,000 calls and saving at least 5 lives.

Did you spot us today? Do tag us!

#ThankYou #999BSL #EmergencyVRS

Today mark our one year anniversary of the 999 BSL service!

Thank you to all our interpreters, advocates & team in making a historic difference with this life-changing service. Download free #999BSL app today: bit.ly/3CyatLH

#999Anniversary #ThankYou #BSLEmergency

Happy Sign Language Week!

Did you know you can contact us using British Sign Language?

In an emergency, use 999 BSL ⬇️
999bsl.co.uk/download/

If it is not an emergency, use Contact Scotland BSL ⬇️
contactscotland-bsl.org

999 BSL is a service that gives deaf BSL users the option to contact the emergency services using BSL via the 999 BSL website and app

For more information on how to use the service visit 999bsl.co.uk

999 BSL

During the lead up to Christmas, our team are reflecting on their most memorable moments from 2022 in the Deaf community!

On #2ndDecember we have Andrew's most memorable moment of the year, the launch of 999 BSL. #999BSL

LouiseXUnderhill 999 BSL Until 999 BSL, we were reliant on an SMS-based system. That's still in use, but the new BSL app is a much better experience for everyone involved. You can read about the SMS system on our website: wmfs.net/safety/emergen… or the BSL system here: wmfs.net/safety/999-bsl…