Wow, what an amazing turnout at the Deaf Unity Café last week!  Thank you to everyone who attended and to our wonderful volunteer hosts for creating such a welcoming environment for all the old and new faces.  The next date is 17th April, see you there! 🌟 #DeafCommunity

Were you inspired by Sign Language week? Would you like to join us as an ally, and learn some BSL? If you're not sure where to start with learning, we are proud to offer new e-learning courses which you can do wherever and whenever you want! Our BSL taster is the perfect starter - link in bio 🔗

Are you a deaf or hard of hearing university student preparing for your career? Join Deaf Unity's free in-person workshops to boost your skills and confidence for the workplace!

Reminder!  The Deaf Unity café is tonight ☕ We had a great turnout last month and can't wait to meet you all again today.  If you want to practice BSL, and meet new people come along tonight 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London.  See you there 🌟 #BSL #DeafCommunity

Our next BSL courses are starting soon in April 📣 Learn from an experienced deaf tutor and choose from a 10 week introduction course, or a 32 week Signature accredited Level 1 course. Not sure if you're ready to commit long-term? Try our fantastic BSL taster eLearning course to get you started!

We had a fantastic turnout at the Deaf Unity Café this month. It was lovely to meet everyone, socialise and practice BSL.  The next date is 20th March  Hope to see you there! ✉️If you'd like to join our Facebook group to stay up-to-date, please get in touch. #DeafCommunity

Did you know Sign Language Week is coming soon in March? 👀 There's no better time to start learning British Sign Language!

Our role model this month is Samantha Baines, a multi award-winning comedian, author, actor, broadcaster and activist. Samantha tells us all about her journey up to now.  Thank you, Samantha, for sharing your story and being a role model 🙌 #DeafCommunity

A Durham University student is researching video accessibility and needs your help with a quick survey: https://f.mtr.cool/mhgsqandhu It takes about 7 minutes, has five short videos and two questions each. Open to everyone 16+ (UK-based preferred).

Thanks to our guest speakers, volunteers, and everyone who joined our Healthy Deaf Minds event! Leah Francisco, Herbert Klein, and Nadia Nadarajah shared inspiring travel stories. Big thanks to Wilson James for sponsoring. We can't wait for the next one!🙌 #DeafCommunity

Want to make a difference? Join us as a remote reception volunteer! Be the first point of contact via email, using your customer service skills. Commit 3-5 hours weekly. Ready to help? More info: https://f.mtr.cool/pvtoqijxhw #Volunteer #DeafCommunity

Beginner BSL courses starting April 📣 Take the first step to learning British Sign Language with our online Introduction or accredited Level 1 courses.  Register on our website - https://f.mtr.cool/cebplfueoe ✉️ [email protected]

Event reminder 📣 Our Healthy Deaf Minds event is next week!  Last chance to book your free place - https://f.mtr.cool/fdjxtymqeo This event is kindly sponsored by Wilson James 🙌 #DeafCommunity #HealthyDeafMinds

🔔 It's #TinnitusWeek! Tinnitus affects both deaf and hearing individuals uniquely. Learn more about these challenges and find support. Check out our article by Hearing Aid UK:

If you've started a British Sign Language course but need some tips to practice outside of the classroom, check out our latest article 👀👇

Introducing one of our wonderful BSL tutors, Mohsin, who has been teaching with Deaf Unity for five years. Full interview on our website, link in bio 🔗

Deaf Unity Café Update ☕ After feedback from the community, the BSL café will now take place on the third Friday every month. The next date is 20th February, 6:30pm - 8:30pm 📍Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX ✉️ [email protected]  See you there!

Event for deaf university students 📣 Are you a deaf university student thinking about work after graduation? Join our online workshop on 28 January at 10am. Delivered in Sign Supported English with live captions.  Register your free place - link in bio 🔗

Having recently returned from his trip for the Deaf Indonesian Project, Herbert Klein will be joining us at our next Healthy Deaf Minds event on 11th February. He will talk about his experiences and work relating to travel and mental health.

Our next Healthy Deaf Minds event is on 11th February at 6pm 📣 The topic is Travelling as a deaf person. We're excited to hear from Nadia Nadarajah, actress, presenter and writer, who will be joining us to share her experiences. Link below to register 👇

Are you a deaf university student thinking about work after graduation? Join our online workshop on 28 January at 10am. Delivered in Sign Supported English with live captions. All is welcome. Register here:https://f.mtr.cool/cknhhvoztu

New volunteer opportunity 📣 We are looking for a volunteer to host our Deaf Unity Cafe once a month in London. Location: London Commitment: approx. 3 hours a month As cafe volunteer you will: - Host the cafe once a month. - Update and answer queries in the Facebook and Whatsapp groups

Have you booked your free ticket to our next Healthy Deaf Minds event in February? We're excited to welcome Leah Francisco to share her story of travelling and the impact it has on mental health.  Link to register below  👇 #DeafCommunity

🌟 Job Alert for the Deaf Community! 🌟 👉 Passionate about making a difference? 🟣Communications and Marketing Manager (Nottingham/Remote) 🟠Projects Officer (Lincolnshire) 🟣Clinic Rehabilitation Assistant (Newcastle)

Start the new year learning a new language 📣 Our next BSL courses start in January. Whether you're just starting out or wanting to continue your journey, we have a course for you.  Sign up on our website 🌐 https://f.mtr.cool/ruhuywwlof #BritishSignLanguage

From everyone here at Deaf Unity, we wish you all a very happy New Year! Here's to 2026 🥂

As we approach the end of 2025, we're looking back at everything we've done and achieved!  Some of the highlights include: - Deaf Cafes - 999BSL deaf lives event - Healthy Deaf Minds event with Jeff McWhinney, Lucy Warnes and Joanna Wootten

Over the past couple of months, we've been working with JPMorgan Chase's Force for Good team to create something exciting!  Read all about the project on our website, link in bio 🔗 Thank you to JPMorgan Chase's Force for Good team for all of the support ✨

Happy Holidays! 🎄 Our office will be closed from 22nd December - 5th January We wish everyone an enjoyable festive time, and a happy new year! 🎆

Our role model this month is Damaris Cooke. Damaris has won two bronze medals in football for GB at the Deaflympics! Now she works as Head of Relationships at SignVideo. Read on to find out about her journey up until this point... 🔗 link in bio #DeafRoleModel #DeafCommunity

If you haven't been to one of our Deaf Café events and have been meaning to attend, or you haven't been for a while, we want to see you! This Friday, 12th December, it's the LAST Deaf Cafe of 2025!🎄🎉 Come and celebrate with us! Everyone is always welcome.

It's almost time for our next British Sign Language course! Is learning BSL among your 2026 goals? If you missed out on the September start dates, you can get ahead and sign up for our January!  Get in touch for more information - link in bio 🔗 #LearnBSL

Happy International Volunteer Day! 🙌 Huge thanks to our incredible volunteers driving Deaf Unity's mission. From outreach to inspiring stories, your support is invaluable. We couldn't do it without you. 💙 #InternationalVolunteersDay

Join us on the 11th February for our free Healthy Deaf Minds London event! We have exciting speakers attending: ✨Leah Francisco ✨Herbert Klein ✨Nadia Nadarajah For more information and to book your spot, visit our events page or link in bio 🔗 Hope to see you there 🙌

Featured Jobs 📣💼 We have new opportunities on our jobs board from companies wanting to attract diverse talent. For all open jobs, information and to apply, visit our jobs board https://f.mtr.cool/pyjtadtybe #DeafJobs #DeafCareers

📣Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme is “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress”. Are your hiring practices accessible to all? Think clear timelines, plain language, and reasonable adjustments. #IDPD

Are you looking to study British Sign Language but confused about the @signature.org.uk  Guided Learning Hours? We've put together some information below, to help you with choosing your course.

You sent your job application and you’ve been invited for an interview. Here are some things you can do to make sure you are fully prepared. Good luck!  Visit our website for more tips and tricks for job searching 🌐

Join us in February to explore experiences, challenges and benefits of travelling as a deaf person.  📅11th February 🕜6pm - 9pm 📍University of Westminster, London, W1B 2HW (near Oxford Circus tube) Link below and in bio to register 🔗 #HealthyDeafMinds #DeafCommunity

With September courses well underway, we have opened up our January courses. Is learning BSL among your 2026 goals? If you missed out on the September start dates get ahead and sign up for our January!

Healthy Deaf Minds Event! 📣 Our Healthy Deaf Minds London event has been rescheduled to 11th February, 6pm - 9pm. For full information, visit the link in bio 🔗 Thank you to Wilson James for kindly sponsoring this event ✨ #DeafCommunity #HealthyDeafMinds

New Deaf Lives event 📣 Our next Deaf Lives event is at Hounslow Deaf Club. We're excited to welcome SignWow who will be visiting to tell us all about their service. 📅29th November 🕜5pm - 8pm Refreshments provided  For more information, visit -

Completed your Level 1 BSL and want to start Level 2? Our Signature Accredited Level 2 course starts in January! It will cover some of the following topics: Everyday conversation Spending and shopping For more information and to register, visit link in bio 🔗 #LearnBSL #BritishSignLanguage

Do you want to learn British Sign Language? Our Signature Accredited Level 1 course starts in January! It will cover a variety of topics to help you hold a basic conversation in BSL. For more information and to register, visit the link in bio 🔗 #BritishSignLanguage

It's almost time for our Deaf Café this month. Come along on Friday 14th November at 6:30pm to Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. All BSL users and learners are welcome 🤗

Last month, we caught up with Richard D France, a mental health campaigner, author and poet. We learnt all about his experiences and why mental health campaigning is so important.  Thank you Richard! 👏 Full interview is available in BSL or English on our website - link in bio 🔗

REMINDER 📣 Our next Deaf Lives event is this Saturday, 1pm at Bridgelink Centre, Isleworth. A Cyber Protect Officer from Met Police will attend to do workshop on online safety. Refreshments provided 🙌

Are you interested in learning British Sign Language? One of our students, Celia, shares her experience of learning the language and some top tips. Make sure to check out our available courses if you'd also like to start your journey - https://f.mtr.cool/thzvgjagtq #BSL

Do you want to learn more about online safety? 🌐 Our next Deaf Lives event is 8th November, 1pm - 4pm  Bridgelink Centre, Isleworth, TW7  For more information, visit - https://f.mtr.cool/ynpxumgvka Look forward to seeing you there 🙌

Start the new year learning a new language 📣 Our next BSL courses start in January. Whether you're just starting out or wanting to continue your journey, we have a course for you.  Sign up on our website 🌐 https://f.mtr.cool/houthkgkdz