BSL Film Club

05-03-2026

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BSL Video When: 12 March & 16 April Time: 6:30pm Cost: Pay what you can (Free, £2, £5) Where: Deaf Action, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY Age: See individual film ratings below Join the BSL Film Club at Deaf Action This is an inclusive and accessible film club specifically designed for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities and allies, offering films ...
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Sign Between the Lines – BSL book club | 17 April 2026

Blackwood Bar

When: Thursday 17 April Time: 7pm - 9pm Cost: Free Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY Sign Between the Lines presents Conversations with Canadian writer, Camilla Grudova. Sign Between the Lines is a BSL book club based in Edinburgh. Meeting once a month to discuss their latest read, this group is open to all deaf and hearing signers with ...
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Afternoon Tea at the Blackwood Bar | 10 April 2026

19-02-2026

Blackwood Bar

Dates: Friday 10 April Time: 11am – 4pm Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY Cost: £25 with prosecco / £20 without prosecco Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Afternoon Tea at Blackwood Bar Enjoy a delicious selection of sandwiches, sweet treats, and a choice of tea or coffee, with the option to add a little fizz …

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Christmas Lift Appeal: Thank you for helping us reach our target

03-02-2026

News

Exterior of Deaf Action building on Albany Street, Edinburgh
Christmas Lift Appeal: Thank you for helping us reach our target We’re delighted to share that our Christmas Lift Appeal has now closed, and thanks to the generosity of our community, we successfully raised £13,421.75, the full amount needed to fund a new accessible lift at our historic Albany Street home. This achievement ensures that Deaf Action’s building remains open, ...
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Watch the Six Nations rugby at the Blackwood Bar | February – March 2026

28-01-2026

Blackwood Bar

When: Throughout February and March Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY The Blackwood Bar at Deaf Action will be showing all of Scotland's Six Nation's games. Whether you're backing Scotland or watching other teams in action, join us to catch every key moment. We’re open on Scotland's match days, serving yummy pizzas and snacks to keep you going ...
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A new monthly creative space at the Blackwood Bar | January – March 2026

06-01-2026

Blackwood Bar

BSL storytelling group
Dates: 8 January, 12 February & 12 March Time: 6.30pm - 9pm Cost: Free Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY 18+ Join us for a brand-new deaf-led creative night at the Blackwood Bar. A relaxed, welcoming space where BSL expression takes centre stage. Hosted by deaf storytellers, Tania Allan and Trudi Collier, these sessions are designed for ...
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Deputy CEO, Liz Jones, retires

31-12-2025

News

Thank you to our Deputy CEO, Liz Jones, as she retires Deaf Action is marking an important moment in our organisation’s journey as our Deputy CEO, Liz Jones, retired on 31 December 2025. Liz has been a central part of Deaf Action’s leadership for many years. Her impact stretches back to 2021, when she played a key role in the ...
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Deaf Action CEO, Philip Gerrard, awarded MBE

30-12-2025

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Our CEO, Philip Gerrard, awarded an MBE for services to the deaf community Deaf Action is delighted to announce that our CEO, Philip Gerrard, has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the New Year Honours List. This honour recognises his significant contribution to the deaf community, cultural inclusion, and disability rights throughout his ...
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Locked Out report

17-12-2025

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Click for BSL Deaf Action attends launch of major new report on Deaf and deafblind access to health and social care On 27 November, members of our team travelled to London to attend the official launch of Locked Out: Exclusion of deaf and deafblind BSL users from health and social care in the UK. The launch took place at the ...
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Partnership spotlight with GS-JJ

05-12-2025

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Partnership Spotlight: GS-JJ Supporting Deaf Action Through Custom Badges   We are delighted to recognise GS-JJ as an official badge partner for Deaf Action. Their generous contribution of custom enamel badges and stickers helps us enhance our events, fundraising work and community activities. This support strengthens our mission to create an accessible and inclusive world for deaf people. Why GS-JJ ...
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