What an MBE Means for Deaf People, Access and Equality

29-09-2026

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Click for BSL A personal honour When I learned that I had been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2026 New Year Honours List, I felt deeply honoured, humbled and grateful. The first thing I thought was of the person who took the time and care to nominate me. I will always appreciate ...

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International Week of Deaf People Coffee Morning | 24 September 2026

10-09-2026

Blackwood Bar

Join us for our International Week of Deaf People Coffee Morning We’re celebrating International Week of Deaf People with a special coffee morning at Blackwood Cafe & Bar, and everyone is welcome to come along. Dates: Thursday 24 September Time: 10am – 12pm Where: Blackwood Cafe & Bar, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY Cost: Free Drop in for a …

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BSL Film Club

05-03-2026

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BSL Video When: 23 July Time: 7pm 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 with subtitles and ...
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Christmas Lift Appeal: Thank you for helping us reach our target

03-02-2026

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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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Deputy CEO, Liz Jones, retires

31-12-2025

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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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Space for All inclusive community group – Edinburgh | every second Wednesday

28-10-2025

Our Events

Two women sat down facing each other as they sign to each other. In the background is a large glass window with light emanating through. You cannot see the their faces as the frame crops the image just above shoulder height.
Click for BSL Video Space for All inclusive community group - Edinburgh Every  second Wednesday First sessions begins 5 November 2025 Time: 1pm - 3pm Cost: Free Where: Brennan Library, Deaf Action, Albany St, Edinburgh Led by our Wellbeing Service Co-ordinator, Space for All is a warm and friendly group aimed at bringing people together. The group is open to ...
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Important service update – Edinburgh Community Care Assistant service (CCA)

20-10-2025

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Click for BSL Please see below for full statement from City of Edinburgh Council regarding the Edinburgh Community Care Assistant (CCA) service Changes in the Community Care Assistant Support Service at Deaf Action for BSL users  We want to let you know that the Edinburgh Community Care Assistant (CCA) service provided by Deaf Action will end on 30 November 2025. ...
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