National Deaf Children's Society

We will no longer be posting on X. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, BlueSky, Threads, and YouTube. (BSL translation below)

We will always be here for deaf children with all levels of hearing loss, and we are adapting our social media strategy to meet our audiences where they are most.

We will review our social media strategy to ensure that if things do change in the future, we are ready to adapt.

If you have a question for us, you can reach us through our social media channels or contact our Helpline on the details below.

The British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE in England is one step closer!

We’re thrilled that @ofqual has completed its work on the BSL GCSE, meaning awarding bodies can now start developing the qualification – a huge moment for the deaf community.

The GCSE will be available for both deaf and hearing students to study, helping more young people learn BSL and break down barriers to communication.

Learn more (available in both BSL and English): go.ndcs.org.uk/xbslgcsestepcl…

Today marks an important milestone in the future of audiology services for deaf children in England. @DHSCgovuk has published the Kingdon Review, highlighting catastrophic failings in children’s hearing services in England, that has led to harm for hundreds of deaf children.

Tomorrow, @DHSCgovuk will publish the Kingdon Review and its findings. The review highlights a series of catastrophic failings in children’s hearing services in England, which have led to harm for hundreds of deaf children.

Parent volunteers at Cambridge and Huntingdon Deaf Children’s Society often found it hard to fundraise regularly. So when the National Deaf Children’s Society community grant launched, Claire, a parent volunteer, was quick to apply.

Claire and her team planned a programme of exciting events, including Rumble (a laser-tag game), a trip to a waterpark, and they were able to set up a new group for parents and carers with younger children.

Katie, who is 13 and profoundly deaf, said “Coming to these events, I’ve met so many different people that are all going through a similar thing to me. It feels good to be with people who are in the same place.”

For more information about applying for our community grant, head to our website: go.ndcs.org.uk/rumblelx

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