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Adapting your Refuge for Deaf Survivors
Where to access the right support and how to make physical and service adjustments to create a safer, more inclusive refuge environment
Volunteers Forum
Get ready to share stories, make connections, and inspire change at the Volunteers Forum - it's where the magic happens!
FREE swimming and/or aqua aerobics sessions
Let's bring together deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing women together for a FREE swimming and aqua aerobics at Ripley Leisure Centre
Carsington Water Circular Walk
Join us for a delightful, long walk around Carsington Water along paths through woodland and fields with fantastic views of the reservoir
Ilam Park walk
Let's explore the stunning Ilam Park for a leisurely “walk and talk” with a National Trust Ranger
Walking leader training
Are you interested in 1 to 1 guided walk leader training?
Making a Safe Space for Deafblind survivors
This specialist training is designed for professionals working in domestic abuse services who want to better support Deafblind survivors.
Heritage visit to Hardwick Hall
Let's explore the history and grandeur of Hardwick Hall on our heritage visit - get ready for a journey back in time!
Deafblind Equality for Domestic Abuse frontline staff
Aimed at professionals working in domestic abuse services who want to build their confidence and knowledge in supporting Deafblind survivors
Communication Assistive Equipment for the person you support
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
How to employ Care Staff
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Understanding your Rights as a Direct Payment user
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Supporting and communicating with Deaf BSL users with Dementia
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
FREE swimming and/or aqua aerobics sessions
Let's bring together deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing women together for a FREE swimming and aqua aerobics at Ripley Leisure Centre
Communication Methods and Booking Procedures
The importance of asking whether a BSL interpreter or a Lip Speaker is needed, and booking them using the correct procedure.
Basic Guiding Skills
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Deaf Awareness Training
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Working with Deaf survivors within police and court settings
This training is aimed at professionals working with Deaf survivors in police and court settings.
Communicating and supporting people with Acquired Deafblindness
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Deaf Equality for Domestic Abuse frontline staff
Designed for professionals working in domestic abuse services who want to improve their understanding of Deaf survivors' needs.
FREE swimming and/or aqua aerobics sessions
Let's bring together deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing women together for a FREE swimming and aqua aerobics at Ripley Leisure Centre
Basic Hands-on BSL Communication Training
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Adapting your Refuge for Deaf Survivors
Where to access the right support and how to make physical and service adjustments to create a safer, more inclusive refuge environment
Basic Deafblind Manual Training
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Making a Safe Space for Deafblind survivors
This specialist training is designed for professionals working in domestic abuse services who want to better support Deafblind survivors.
Deafblind Equality Training
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Deafblind Equality for Domestic Abuse frontline staff
Aimed at professionals working in domestic abuse services who want to build their confidence and knowledge in supporting Deafblind survivors
Adapting your Refuge for Deaf Survivors
Where to access the right support and how to make physical and service adjustments to create a safer, more inclusive refuge environment
Volunteers Forum
Get ready to share stories, make connections, and inspire change at the Volunteers Forum - it's where the magic happens!
FREE swimming and/or aqua aerobics sessions
Let's bring together deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing women together for a FREE swimming and aqua aerobics at Ripley Leisure Centre
Carsington Water Circular Walk
Join us for a delightful, long walk around Carsington Water along paths through woodland and fields with fantastic views of the reservoir
Ilam Park walk
Let's explore the stunning Ilam Park for a leisurely “walk and talk” with a National Trust Ranger
Walking leader training
Are you interested in 1 to 1 guided walk leader training?
Making a Safe Space for Deafblind survivors
This specialist training is designed for professionals working in domestic abuse services who want to better support Deafblind survivors.
Heritage visit to Hardwick Hall
Let's explore the history and grandeur of Hardwick Hall on our heritage visit - get ready for a journey back in time!
Deafblind Equality for Domestic Abuse frontline staff
Aimed at professionals working in domestic abuse services who want to build their confidence and knowledge in supporting Deafblind survivors
Communication Assistive Equipment for the person you support
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
How to employ Care Staff
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Understanding your Rights as a Direct Payment user
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Supporting and communicating with Deaf BSL users with Dementia
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
FREE swimming and/or aqua aerobics sessions
Let's bring together deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing women together for a FREE swimming and aqua aerobics at Ripley Leisure Centre
Communication Methods and Booking Procedures
The importance of asking whether a BSL interpreter or a Lip Speaker is needed, and booking them using the correct procedure.
Basic Guiding Skills
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Deaf Awareness Training
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Working with Deaf survivors within police and court settings
This training is aimed at professionals working with Deaf survivors in police and court settings.
Communicating and supporting people with Acquired Deafblindness
For Personal Assistants and Care Workers who work with Direct Payment employers and users supporting deaf and deafblind people.
Deaf Equality for Domestic Abuse frontline staff
Designed for professionals working in domestic abuse services who want to improve their understanding of Deaf survivors' needs.