Cochlear implants are reliable sound access devices and unreliable language acquisition devices. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

Can psychotherapy help address today's social, political and environmental crises? Join Mick Cooper at the #UKCPConference as he explores how therapy can contribute to social change based on his book Psychology at the Heart of Social Change. 🔗 ow.ly/qjn350TLv3z

🌐 How is technology reshaping our minds and relationships? Join Dr. Aaron Balick 🍉 at the #UKCPConference to explore the profound psychological impact of AI, social media and hyperconnectivity on our mental health and social cohesion. 🔗 Secure your ticket: ow.ly/njaL50TMuga

As part of Advocacy Awareness Week, we are delighted to launch our series of BSL videos on Advocacy in partnership with Rethink Advocacy. In the series, we cover: what ‘advocacy’ means, different types of advocacy and how deaf people can access advocacy services.

Our independent ethics lead, Julie Stone, speaks at our UKCP conference this November. Julie will debunk common myths about ethics in psychotherapy, emphasising the importance of reflexive decision-making in clinical practice. 🔗 Secure your spot: ow.ly/9EZs50TOrqf

One of the reasons I trained to become a psychotherapist is the astonishing amount of harm I saw being done to minoritised communities from white therapists - most of these were trained though. The whole system needs better regulation. theguardian.com/society/2024/o…

Deaf4Deaf was created in response to the harm inflicted on minoritised communities by therapists who lack understanding of Deaf culture. We need better regulation and training specifically for Deaf therapists to ensure safe, culturally competent care.

Making events accessible for deaf people isn’t just about performing interpretations. Improving accessibility requires venues and promoters to make decisions sooner, work together and provide clear information. This helps deaf audiences know if an event has BSL access without

Deaf people as interpreters 'shifts the world' @drcastone bbc.com/news/articles/…

Deaf children thrive with education in Sign Language, peer discussions in their language, and equal access to learning. On #WorldChildrensDay, we call for inclusive schools that embrace Sign Language, ensuring every deaf child can succeed. World Federation of the Deaf @unicef

Researchers in Edinburgh will explore the impact of domestic abuse on families when children of deaf mothers are relied upon to interpret in an effort to highlight the trauma these children may endure as co-victims hw.ac.uk/news/2024/stud… #deaf #BSL

UN report shows that statistically the most dangerous place for a woman is in her own home. Male Violence against women amd girls is a national and global emergency. #16DaysOfActivism2024 #VAWG #MVAWG theguardian.com/global-develop…

Have you had a positive or negative experience at work? Are you deaf? Take our Deaf At Work survey today. deaftogether.org.uk/take-our-deaf-…

"Our views matter." Daniel shares why it's important for deaf young people to get involved in our campaigning work on Teachers of the Deaf. Teachers of the Deaf provide crucial support, but we need your stories to show why. Tell us your experiences 👉 go.ndcs.org.uk/XToDStoriesDan

Just 16 MPs attend debate on disability rights, days after hundreds vote for assisted suicide #AssistedDying #AssistedSuicide #UNIDPD disabilitynewsservice.com/just-16-mps-at…

Many congratulations Rose Ayling Ellis on receiving an MBE at Windsor Castle for services to the deaf community. We are very proud 🙌🏻🙌🏻 itv.com/news/2024-12-0…

One of my more vibrant pictorials on qualities of a change agent #QI #Qualityimprovement