3 March 2018: World Hearing Day
On World Hearing Day 2018, WHO will draw attention towards the anticipated rise in the number of people with hearing loss across the world with the theme “Hear the future”. The key messages for this event will highlight the: expected rise in prevalence of hearing loss globally over the coming years (based on statistical projections); […]
Read MoreMeeting with Sarah Newton MP
Minister of State for Disabled People, Work and Health – Cap on Access to Work Awards The UK Council on Deafness and the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Deafness have held a positive meeting with the Minister for Disabled People, Sarah Newton MP, to discuss the cap on Access to Work awards. The Minister […]
Read MoreURGENT – Send your view on TEXT or BSL Relays to your MP now!
With the debate at Westminster Hall this coming Thursday, 30th November, UKCoD have created the following suggested Email Templates for TEXT or BSL Relay users to send to your MP via email – click on the template links below. Mandatory Video Relay Service (VRS) Template You would like a mandatory VRS to be introduced You […]
Read MoreUKCoD AGM 2017 – Trustees
The UK Council on Deafness AGM took place during the annual conference held at BT Tower on 16th November. Craig Crowley, Chair of the Council was delighted to announce that the following trustees had been successfully elected and welcomed them to the board. James Watson O’Neil, SignHealth David Welbourn, BSHAA Jill Jones, Deaf Ex-Mainstreamers Sheila […]
Read MoreMeeting with Sarah Newton, Minister for Disability
UKCoD and the APPG on Deafness will be meeting with Sarah Newton 29th January 2018 The APPG and UKCoD are meeting with Sarah Newton, the new Minister for Disabilityhttps://www.gov.uk/government/people/sarah-newton, on 29th January 2018 to discuss the cap to ATW awards. Jim Fitzpatrick (APPG Chair), Craig Crowley (UKCoD Chair, affected by the cap April ’18), Toby […]
Read MoreDebate at Westminster Hall, 30 November 2017
Urgent Update Briefing for MPs [pdf] As many of you will be aware; the Chair of the APPG, Jim Fitzpatrick MP, has secured a three hour debate on deafness and hearing loss which will take place in Westminster Hall between 1:30-4:30 on Thursday 30th November. This is a general debate and MPs will be free to […]
Read MoreConference Summary
Craig Crowley, Chair UK Council on Deafness was delighted with the success of our recent conference, hosted by BT at BT Tower, London and summarised the outcomes of the day. Jim Fitzpatrick/APPG We will continue to support Jim, Lilian and the APPG. Encourage your members and beenficiaries to contact their MP and tell them to […]
Read MoreEnhancing Deaf Access
– Telecommunication and Broadcasting Conference Update Tomorrow we will be at our Annual Conference hosted by BT, where we will give an update on accessibility in Telecommunications and Broadcasting covering Telephone Relay service, Video on Demand and Live Broadcasting including developments in Subtitling and Clear Speech. Jim Fitzpatrick MP, Chair of the APPG on […]
Read More2017 UKCoD Trustee Election
The UK Council on Deafness invites you to nominate yourself or a senior representative from your organisation for a position on its Board. This year we have four vacancies. Long standing trustees, Bencie Woll and Michael Quinlan are standing down after serving two terms and Gary Cottrell, who stood down last December. Jason Barnett has […]
Read MoreEnjoy getting up to date at BT Tower….
Enhancing Deaf Access – Telecommunication and Broadcasting Conference Update Thursday, 16th November at BT Tower An opportunity not to be missed! Get up to date, hear about the latest upcoming developments Enhancing Deaf Access – Telecommunication and Broadcasting, enjoy networking and the included buffet lunch in the exclusive revolving restaurant at the top of the BT […]
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