BID Services

BID Services Providing specialist services to children, young people and adults who are Deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired or deafblind. BID Services is a charity.

We work in partnership with children, young people and adults and their families and carers. We support people who are deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired or have a dual sensory loss. Our specialist service areas include advocacy, employment, British Sign Language Interpreting and training, rehabilitation and mobility training, specialist equipment, residential care, social work, support for tinnitus and housing related services.

A gift from you can help a child gain confidence, make friends and feel part of their community. At BID Services, we pro...
13/08/2026

A gift from you can help a child gain confidence, make friends and feel part of their community.

At BID Services, we provide inclusive activities for children and young people who are deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired or Deafblind. From sports and climbing to arts, youth clubs and family groups, every activity is designed so everyone can take part.

Because belonging changes everything.

Whether it's a one off donation or a monthly gift, your support helps us continue our Children & Young People's Services alongside the wider work of BID Services, creating opportunities, breaking down barriers and supporting people of all ages.

Donate today and help us continue changing lives across our communities.

Donate by clicking on the following link https://bidservices.enthuse.com/profile

12/08/2026

We have an important update to share with you all.‌

A couple of years ago, Nottinghamshire Deaf Society (NDS) approached us to explore a possible merger to support their future sustainability. Since then, we have worked closely with them to explore options, and it has now been agreed that BID Services and NDS will merge.‌

We know you may have questions, so please feel free to leave them in the comments below. We'll be back tomorrow morning during opening hours and will do our best to reply to everyone. Thank you.

Our Chair of Board of Trustees, Matt, celebrated his 50th birthday last week! 🎉As part of his celebrations, he held a ra...
07/08/2026

Our Chair of Board of Trustees, Matt, celebrated his 50th birthday last week! 🎉

As part of his celebrations, he held a raffle and raised an astonishing £2,710 for our organisation 🤯

A huge thank you to Parasol who donated some vintage champagne, Chapter who donated a meal for two and VIQU who donated a massage! And of course, thank you to every one of his guests who dug deep and showed incredible generosity ❤️

📸 photo credit to Simeon Thaw

Some photos for the Community Launch event for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Sensory Services (LLR) we ran last we...
05/08/2026

Some photos for the Community Launch event for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Sensory Services (LLR) we ran last week!

We welcomed 117 people through the doors at Attenborough Hall in Leicester, chatting to them about our services and how our team can support people who are visually impaired or deafblind living across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland!

Before and during the transfer over to BID, the whole LLR staff have been working so hard behind the scenes to ensure that services continued seamlessly for existing clients. We are so happy to have them as part of our team ❤️

It was wonderful to also have our partners, HumanWare in attendance!

Thank you also to Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council for their support for not only the event, but for the service!

Want to learn more about LLR? Please visit our website https://www.bid.org.uk/locations/llr/

We have officially launched our Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Sensory Services! Thanks to your incredible support,...
05/08/2026

We have officially launched our Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Sensory Services!

Thanks to your incredible support, these vital community services are continuing to provide life changing help to people who are sight impaired, deafblind, and have dual sensory impairments across the region.

Too many people living with a sensory impairment face barriers that leave them feeling isolated, unheard or unable to access the support they need. Our team is here to change that by providing practical support, friendly advice and opportunities for people to build confidence, make connections and access these services.

Whether it's helping someone navigate daily life, access specialist technology, meet others with shared experiences or simply know that someone is there to listen, these services are about empowering people to live independently and feel part of their community.
Every step forward is made possible because of people like YOU.

Your generosity means these services can continue to grow, reach more people and ensure that nobody has to be alone. Thank you for believing in what we do and for helping us create brighter futures for so many individuals and families.

If you'd like to support our work, you can:
- Make a one-off donation
- Become a monthly giver
- Share our posts on social media
- Sign up to our newsletter and help spread the word

Together, we are building stronger, more connected communities where individuals living with sensory impairment have the opportunity to thrive.

Head over to our fundraising page to find out more: https://bidservices.enthuse.com/cf/llr-community-appeal

Sign up to our newsletter! https://www.bid.org.uk/newsletter-sign-up/

We are so pleased to say that our Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Sensory Services launch event was a great success!...
31/07/2026

We are so pleased to say that our Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Sensory Services launch event was a great success!

It was such a privilege to witness the LLR team working so well together and seeing how they interacted with existing and prospect clients.

We’re beyond happy to have them all as part of BID’s team 🤝

There are lots of photos to sort through, so in the meantime, please enjoy a photo of the majority of the team!

Special thank you to Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council for helping us to fund this event 💙

We are so grateful that many of you have asked us how you can donate to our charity when attending our events! ❤️We’re p...
29/07/2026

We are so grateful that many of you have asked us how you can donate to our charity when attending our events! ❤️

We’re pleased to say we now have an easy solution! Our beautiful little donation station allows you to select your own amount and pay contactless using your card and even Google or Apple Pay.

Every donation really does help us to change lives, no matter how big or small - it all adds up!

British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters help bridge the gap between the hearing world and the deaf, hard of hearing and...
22/07/2026

British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters help bridge the gap between the hearing world and the deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind world.

We are very fortunate to have a strong, experienced team of Interpreters here at BID Services! Our reputation is built on delivering services that are not only professional, but also highly personalised and consistently reliable.

Communication support is available in a number of settings, including (but not limited to):
- Access to Work
- Community events
- Education – university, college, and school
-Job interviews
- Legal appointments
- Medical appointments
- Meetings and conferences
- Religious services
- Social care – home visits and liaison
- Training courses

Want to learn more or get in touch for a booking? Get in touch with our Communications Team, or visit our website:
📧 [email protected]
📱 07984 683182 (Text/WhatsApp)
📞 0121 450 7765
🌐 https://www.bid.org.uk/bsl-interpreting/

Our new dates for our British Sign Language courses! These will be taught in Birmingham, in-person by our deaf tutor, Je...
22/07/2026

Our new dates for our British Sign Language courses!

These will be taught in Birmingham, in-person by our deaf tutor, Jet 👐

➡️ https://www.bid.org.uk/all-training/

During the level 2 & 3 courses, you'll cover a variety of topics including: introducing yourself, greetings, fingerspelling the alphabet, animals, describing people, directions, food & drink, interests & hobbies and more!

We have payment plans to help you spread the cost of the course, please ask our friendly team about these when booking.

All courses accredited by Signature Deaf.

We specialise in working with children, young people, adults and their families and carers, who are deaf, hard of hearin...
21/07/2026

We specialise in working with children, young people, adults and their families and carers, who are deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired, severely sight impaired or have a dual sensory loss.
Every day we are working towards our purpose and using our values to guide us along the way.

Our values are:
💚 Caring - we will show everyone kindness and understanding.
💙 Trusted - we will be reliable and responsible in everything we do.
💜 Professional - we aim to achieve high standards in all we do.
💛 Empowering - we will support people to make informed choices and have control over their lives.
🩷 Supportive - we will always be encouraging and helpful.

To learn more about our charity, you can visit our website www.bid.org.uk

If you're looking for support through our services, please contact us https://www.bid.org.uk/contact-us/

Address

Ladywood Road
Birmingham
B168SZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441212466100

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