Help support Katie Littlejohns campaign for free BSL classes for parents and carers of Deaf children. The deadline is the 3rd April 2023, so please sign the Petition today buff.ly/3ZRGW9r #BSLAct #ProtectBSL #SignLanguageWeek #SLWeek2023

Thanks to Access Bedford delivering deaf awareness training for non-clinical staff in GP surgeries. People who are deaf have told us communicating with their practice can be a barrier to getting care, this will give staff confidence to better communicate with deaf patients.

Unsure about how the long weekend and next week’s junior doctors’ strike might affect you and your family?  Access Bedford have recorded a message to offer advice for BSL users. youtube.com/watch?v=dS9X_L… MK CIL The Disability Resource Centre Healthwatch Luton @Healthwatch_MK Healthwatch C Beds Healthwatch Bedford Borough 🌈

Your next poo could save your life. Just a tiny sample detects signs of cancer before you notice anything wrong. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off. British Sign Language (BSL) version video: youtube.com/watch?v=LuK51b…

To mark the end of #DeafAwarenessWeek we thought we'd share one of the volunteering opportunities available at Access Bedford! They're currently looking for a trustee support their mission to improve access in the D/deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. bit.ly/VOL3364

Thank you so much to Beds Fire and Rescue for looking after us today. We had a great day, and learnt so much about life at a the fire station. Some great tips and advice for the Deaf Community. #BSL #Deaf #DeafAwarenessWeek

A quick reminder that our Twirlywoos Live show at 11am on Sunday will be BSL interpreted. #BSL #twirlywoos Thank you Access Bedford for the graphic!

The NHS is asking patients to choose services wisely during industrial action and take simple steps to ensure care is available to patients who need it most. This includes using 111 online as the first port of call, as well as visiting your local pharmacist or contacting your GP.

Lovely morning and amazing turn out at Luton W.down parkrun Sunflower Run in honour of #DisabilityPrideMonth BSL interpreter and guides available making this weekly event, which promotes both exercise and community, accessible for all #DCMLuton2023 🌻♿️🏃🏼‍♀️🚶🏻⚡️❤️💛🤍💚💙

Team Access Bedford have set off at the Bedford Running Festival This amazing bunch are running to raise funds to support the work we do! It's going to be a warm run today, they've got this 🙌 link below if you'd like to support 💚 justgiving.com/team/hlbrunners

Tilly has nailed this! She is amazing. My heart breaks for all the families who can’t give that option to their child as they can’t afford to learn and teach their deaf child BSL. This must change. I will fight and fight for this! Gillian Keegan David Johnston OBE #communication

Our resident story this quarter is from Access Bedford - explaining the challenges #deaf residents experience when accessing health and care.

Satuday 9th September Salvation Army Hall, Bedford. Who's coming! Give us a 👍🏻if you're joing us :)

This week, some NHS services will be affected by strike action. Please see advice on how to access services. Access Bedford MK CIL The Disability Resource Centre youtu.be/p9c717mmHCA

Watch our video on where to go for health advice if you're unwell over the festive period 🏥🎄 youtu.be/1Gle_2iESCY?si… @accessbedford MK CIL The Disability Resource Centre

We are at the British Deaf Association Conference #BSLInOurHands