☎️ DYK that we offer a Video service for Deaf users to call the doctor, other NHS services or for calls for work or at home? Could this help you, a friend or family member? 👉 Find out more, including how to book here buff.ly/3FMU1cY

Are you a #BSL language professional in the UK? We are building a new business model, allowing users to request, book and confirm interpreting online and YOU can be part of it. ℹ️ Find out how, here buff.ly/4cwuC4x

We don’t treat workers like suppliers. We are the suppliers! That is the difference between Signalise and traditional agencies. We are a co-op built by the very people doing the work, which means we operate on trust and transparency, not just transactions.

We all know the saying: "Buy cheap, pay twice." In community interpreting, this isn't just a saying—it’s a systemic failure. When contracts favor the lowest fees over quality, we end up with a false economy.

Happy Easter from all of us at Signalise! 🐰 While our services remain open as usual - our social media is taking a break. We'll be back on Tuesday 7th April. We hope you have a fantastic long weekend!

We cannot work without each other. Current systems drive the Deaf community and interpreters apart, placing agencies in the middle. This causes gaps in service and deep misunderstandings. Signalise is the bridge. 🌉

At Signalise, our work goes far beyond booking professionals. We are committed to tackling health inequalities by using outreach workers right in the heart of the community. We don't guess what Deaf users need; we hold user-led member strategy meetings to ask them directly.

Built by the community, powered by smart tech. We’ve combined community values with 21st-century tech. 📱 From our bespoke booking platform to real-time SMS updates, Signalise is using innovation to bridge the communication gap.

Pioneering the future of interpreting. 🚀 Deaf-led, community-focused, and proud! 🤟✨ We gathered at the historic Blackburne House in Liverpool 📍 to celebrate our work and build our future. This is community. This is Signalise. #DeafCommunity #SocialEnterprise #Liverpool

Delivering #BSL Interpreting Services or other communication services in the UK? 🙌 Think it could be done better? Us too! Join our co-op and be part of change! buff.ly/2V26cKW

Where does your money go? When you choose Signalise, your investment stays in the community. 🌍 Unlike private agencies that prioritize profit for shareholders, we reinvest our surplus back into the Deaf community and the professionals who support it.

Happy Sign Language Week March 2026 from everyone at Signalise Co-op! Remember 18th March 2022? We were there on the march, just before the signing of the BSL Act 💥 #UnitedInSign #SignLanguageWeek #BSL

🍀 Happy St Patrick's Day from all of us at Signalise! #StPatricksDay

It's #SignLanguageWeek! 🙌 At Signalise, we are proud to support the British Sign Language (BSL) community by providing BSL interpreters for bookings such as health appointments, colleges and universities, training, events and conferences, social occasions and a variety of other situations.

❓ How does the way we work benefit the Deaf Community? 🙋🏽‍♀️ In lots of ways! Deaf people who are members will part-own the business and be empowered to help run the business. There's more, here, in this #BSL video buff.ly/fG8Uicv

🤔 Did you know that doctors and hospitals have a legal duty to book you a #BSL interpreter? This means it is not your responsibility to book an interpreter, it’s theirs. There is information about this in BSL here ➡️ buff.ly/fG8Uicv?

High standards mean lower risks. Poor communication leads to clinical risk. ⚠️ In healthcare and legal settings, there is no room for "good enough." Signalise ensures that only qualified, vetted professionals are booked.

Want to improve the way Sign Language Interpreting services are managed? If you're a Deaf person using these services, our co-operative is THE place for you to have a say and make things work the way YOU want them to ➡️ buff.ly/2V26cKW

Are you Deaf person accessing healthcare across Cheshire and Merseyside? We provide communication professionals for: ✅ Appointments, enquires and more ✅ On demand 24/7 ✅ In person and video call Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/3OMwrBW

Healthcare staff: are busy. No-one should have to spend hours chasing interpreters. ⏳ The Signalise platform is built to be fast, easy, and reliable.

☎️ Are you a Deaf person who would like support to call the doctor, other NHS services or for calls for work or at home? Our Video Call Service can help 📞 👉 Find out more, including how to book us, here buff.ly/3FMU1cY

DYK? We provide communication professionals for Deaf people accessing healthcare across Cheshire and Merseyside ✅ Appointments, enquires and more ✅ On demand 24/7 ✅ In person and video call Find out more 👉 buff.ly/3OMwrBW

Do you offer Sign Language Interpreting services in the UK? 👀 Think it could all be done better, for everyone? We're bringing together the views of Deaf users, and the professionals working with them Join us and have YOUR say buff.ly/cMIBrG2

Compliance isn't a "nice to have"—it’s a requirement. Are your services meeting the Accessible Information Standard (AIS)? Meeting legal standards shouldn't be a struggle.

🤔 Want to make sure your health services meet the NHS Accessible Information Standard and are truly accessible for Deaf people? 💡We're here to improve how Deaf people receive care by transforming how health services request, and deliver interpreting support. 👉 Find out more, here buff.ly/3qAvazj

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‘Being able to see faces, lips and sign language means I’m no longer excluded from everyday meetings or conversations that used to rely on lip reading.’ Has video conferencing helped Deaf mental health care? Dr Sally Austen explores here 👉 buff.ly/h4XAySc

Applications close tomorrow! UK Deaf Sport are looking for a new Governance and Compliance Officer to join their team. Find out more and apply by 5pm tomorrow 24th February ➡️ buff.ly/1o5cL51

Inefficiency is expensive. Access shouldn't be. Did you know that every missed appointment costs the NHS around £160? Why pay for mistakes? 💸 For Deaf patients, the impact is even greater. The issue is rarely the interpreter, but the system used to book them.

A co-op is only as strong as its members. At Signalise, we do not wait for contracts to build community. We believe that every co-op begins with the people, which is why we build the community first! 🤝

Are you Deaf and using sign language interpreting/ other communication professionals? Live in Merseyside or the NW of England? Want to own and take part in a business improving access the way communication services are delivered? You can! Find out how here ➡️ buff.ly/2V26cK #BSL

The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for Communities have published their report on the Sign Language Bill. The Bill recognises both British Sign Language and Irish Sign Language in Northern Irish Law. Read more about what this means here from RNID ➡️ buff.ly/kYE1E7k

Calling all #Deaf poets! Deaf poets performing in British Sign Language (BSL) or Visual Vernacular (VV) thinking of entering the Forward Prizes for Poetry need to be aware of rule changes, including that poems must be filmed in front of a live audience. Read more here 👉 buff.ly/C0Gux2M

As a #Coop ourselves, we are pleased to see that the Community Wealth Building Bill has been passed by the Scottish Parliament, with ministers promising it will support investment in local and regional economies. Read more from Co-op News 👉 buff.ly/mekrN4q

What if the problem isn’t us? What if it’s the system? We have spent years accepting broken systems. Traditional agencies seem to create the same issues every time. But it does not have to be this way.

Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at Signalise! 🌙 #Ramadan

"We encourage all co‑operatives to participate in this consultation." The Department for Business and Trade’s call for evidence on supporting co‑operative growth closes on Wednesday (18 February). This is your last chance to share any views before they submit their sector‑wide response.

We are working with doctors and hospitals in Cheshire and Merseyside to make sure services are aware of how to book a #BSL interpreter (or other communication professional) and make sure you have full access to your medical appointments. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/ta10NZC

Happy Valentine’s Day! We love #cooperatives 💕 #DeafCommunity #Deaf #coops

Tired of missed appointments? It doesn’t have to be this way. Do you always get a BSL interpreter for your health appointments? Too often, you ask for an interpreter, but no one arrives. Requests can be logged or entirely missed, leaving you wondering who is responsible.

Are you #Deaf and a sports player? "I hope to inspire deaf people who wish to learn" Here, Andie Vowles talks about his sporting career and the decision to write a book about fitness 👉 buff.ly/lZXcdeZ

Are you a #BSL language professional in the UK? We are building a new business model, allowing users to request, book and confirm interpreting online and YOU can be part of it. ℹ️ Find out how, here buff.ly/4cwuC4x

Are you Deaf person accessing healthcare across Cheshire and Merseyside? We provide communication professionals for: ✅ Appointments, enquires and more ✅ On demand 24/7 ✅ In person and video call Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/3OMwrBW

Want to know if you have a booking coming up? With Signalise, you can log in and open "Your Bookings" to see everything in one place. You will see all upcoming and past bookings, including vital details like the date, time, and location.

Did you know? Only 37% of working‑age BSL users are in employment, compared to 77% of people who are not disabled. RNID want everyone who is deaf, has hearing loss or tinnitus to have the support and opportunities they need to thrive in work. Read more 👉 buff.ly/FdU3Nzg

☎️ DYK that we offer a Video service for Deaf users to call the doctor, other NHS services or for calls for work or at home? Could this help you, a friend or family member? 👉 Find out more, including how to book here buff.ly/3FMU1cY

ICYMI - As 2025 has now finished, it is a good moment to pause, reflect, and acknowledge just how much has happened at Signalise this year. It’s been busy (when isn’t it?) Here’s a look back at what we’ve been up to 👉 buff.ly/349JogY

Our Social Impact Report is here! 📊 At Signalise, we measure success by the positive change we create for the Deaf community and our members. From improving healthcare access to ensuring fair pay for professionals, every booking makes a difference.

"I can use beautiful BSL and provide clear access to other BSL users. There’s no communication stress or missing information." Ever wondered what it's like to be a deaf driving instructor? Here, Fahad Hussain shares his experiences 👉 buff.ly/vLpdo2h

👋 Hello #Deaf people heading for a GP appointment in Cheshire and Merseyside! We provide communication professionals in person and by video call 24/7 to help Sign up or login to make a booking here buff.ly/3OMwrBW