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We have 992 likes...see if we can stretch it to over 1k likes? Please invite and share with all your friends to celebrate our 1k mark!  Deaf-initely Women’s Community Support Group is growing with 183 members - you can share your news, advice and giving ideas to all...

Derby and Derbyshire have been put into Tier 3 it was revealed this was partly due to concerns over the pressure on the local NHS. Tier 3 measures mean a ban on households mixing, except in limited circumstances such as parks. Bars and restaurants will be limited to...

If you have difficulty with your personal care or getting around, you may be able to claim: • Disability Living Allowance - if you’re under 16 • Personal Independence Payment - if you’re 16 or over but under pension age (Women under 65) • Attendance Allowance - if...

Watch the video, interviewed by Sarah Reilly and John Coster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2auxK9wRkM&feature=youtu.be  

Mosca’s fulfilled a life-long dream When I looked at my ten-year-old daughter watching me, I knew it had been worth the struggle... Perhaps a little background would help illustrate why this moment was such a milestone? At the age of ten, because of an inspirational...

Mindfulness: Four videos are available to watch. Please head over to our video blog page. There are four topics in the mindfulness videos: www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/video-vlog What is mindfulness Where do negative thoughts come from Managing negative thoughts Be...

Are you being bullied, harassed or abused by a partner, relative, a friend or your neighbour? We may be able to help you 1-2-1 support service Our support worker will meet with you to discuss the problems you are having and she will help you to access support and...

⭐Deaf-initely Women's special note⭐: Yoga saved Kavita. It bought her to a state of calm and helped her regain her true sense of self. It helped her to remember to simply breathe and be. The physical asana and meditation helped Kavita overcome her anxiety and inspired...

https://youtu.be/v2JV1jZjsmU Transcript of video Hello! Today I am going to show you how to use PowerPoint and Zoom side by side. When you join a Zoom meeting, the PowerPoint (or screen share) will always be large on your screen. Your video and other people's videos...

**NEW – Zoom is rolling out a new update Version: 5.2.3, which includes multi-pins and spotlight. This way, we can spotlight on presenter/work and one or two BSL interpreters. Please update your Zoom now for a better quality workshop!**

A sneaky look at the recent workshop on ‘What is drawing?’ Sam set up many different challenges on what is drawing with using coffee as an ink! It was great fun! #deafinitelywomen #deaf #BSL #hearingloss #arts Look at this fabulous piece of work done by a couple of...

BSL, subtitle and audio by Derbyshire County Council Test and trace Test and Trace is the national NHS programme set up to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. https://bit.ly/2ROaROT

📷Recently we had our photography session for smartphone – We are loving her tips on PIXLR app. #deafinitelywomen #photography #deaf #hearingloss #CharityUK#BSL @artscouncilofengland

During our video team meeting, there was a surprise visitor on our screen, a very sweet Penny! Suzanne gorgeous new puppy likes to make an appearance. #puppy #teammeeting #deafinitelywomen #charityUK

🏃‍♀️Molly and her Communication Guide in a fantastic colourful outfit, went out running after work! Well done for keeping fit! The ideal time to get fit again with Zoomacise! #fitness #deafinitelywomen #deafwomen #deaf #BSL #hardofhearing #hearingloss

A new journey to the Deaf world I lost my hearing mid-way through my University degree. At 19; it was terrifying but also I was clue-less. I ignorantly had no idea it was possible to lose your hearing overnight. I just thought I had a really bad head cold and didn’t...

Molly O’Brien has recently evaluated the Deaf Women Matters project. It found that we have exceeded our agreed targets set by the National Lottery Community Fund.  For example: • 466 deaf women have registered onto our courses • We have delivered 27 workshops and...

Art-based online workshops have been highly successful, quoted by one of our members who attended ‘Basic Creative Writing for Blogging’ lead by Sahera Khan last August. “Thank you very much for the workshop with Sahera Khan this afternoon. My eyes lit up when I...

Deborah Lush has joined our team as the Deaf Abuse Free Personal Navigational Support worker Deborah has some years of experience working and volunteering at Derbyshire Police Headquarters. She will be a valuable asset to all Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing women...