Nottinghamshire Deaf Society

Nottinghamshire Deaf Society Supporting deaf, HOH, and deafblind people across Nottinghamshire with advocacy, employment and welfare rights support, community groups and events.

We also offer BSL and Deaf Awareness courses for organisations and businesses. The purpose of Nottinghamshire Deaf Society is to empower deaf people so that their lives are enriched. We do this in the following ways:

- We support and encourage people
- We provide information and help people to learn
- We challenge decision makers and campaign for change
- We collaborate with others
- We set

high standards for ourselves

Over the next 5 years, we want to work with people of all ages, with different types of deafness. We want to increase the number of partnerships we have with other organisations and groups. We will be known as a provider of services and involved and engaged with the wider deaf
community. Our 2 year strategy (2021-22) focuses on strengthening and consolidating our current services and activities while preparing to develop and expand through partnerships. Our principal activities include:

A range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of Deaf British Sign Language users – enabling people to access information directly in their first language of BSL. BSL interpreting services, enabling over 2,000 BSL users and a wide variety of service providers to communicate effectively. A range of high quality training including certified British Sign Language (BSL) training from our team of qualified Tutors in BSL levels 1, 2 and 3; Introduction To BSL courses; bespoke Deaf Awareness training; Lip Reading courses. Welfare Rights Advice service for deaf and hard of hearing people living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The aim of this service is to ensure that deaf people are getting the right benefits, the right level of benefits and support they are entitled to. Volunteer Befriending service, matching volunteer befrienders with deaf people in the local community who are at risk of social isolation, particularly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. A community space for local deaf groups and other organisations to meet in, offer services and to socialise in.

18/06/2026

Stay until the end for bloopers! 😆

Happy Pride Month! Here are signs for some popular Pride terms.

We support LGBTQIA+ people all year round, not just this month.

Love is love. www.glaad.org/

18/06/2026

Accessibility starts with a question. How would you prefer to communicate?

There is no single communication method that works for every deaf person.

- Some people use BSL.
- Some use lipreading.
- Some use speech-to-text.
- Some use hearing technology.
- Many people use a combination of communication methods depending on the situation.

The most effective way to make communication accessible is often the simplest; ask what works best for the individual.

When we stop making assumptions and start having conversations, accessibility becomes much more meaningful.

What simple accessibility tip would you share with someone who wants to be more inclusive?

18/06/2026

The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest.

Today! 👇
18/06/2026

Today! 👇

Come along to Deaf-initely Women's Volunteers Get Together event in Nottingham! 👇

WHEN: Thursday 18th June, 10am – 1pm
WHERE: Nottinghamshire Deaf Society, 22 Forest Road West, Nottingham, NG7 4EQ

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nottingham-volunteers-get-together-tickets-1990108963482?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawScipNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB0N241N3ViWEtNU0hHcVFVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvLcOL9wAvHCSv9yjDgt5K3OWrKuh_w-5JQ3WAAMVrw4rJaeF1y1n0oIML_I_aem_SRm2DkNwq5pB_lYuubxoVA

This event is for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing women only.

Organiser contact:
Telephone NGT/Text Relay: 18001 01773 828233
Text: 07498 317 090
Email: [email protected]

So far this year Nottinghamshire Deaf Society have had 4 new supporters sign up to raise free donations whenever they sh...
17/06/2026

So far this year Nottinghamshire Deaf Society have had 4 new supporters sign up to raise free donations whenever they shop online via easyfundraising, and you can join in too!

Over 8,000 retailers will make a donation to Nottinghamshire Deaf Society on your behalf when you shop with them.

When you go on to raise your first donation, easyfundraising will give them a bonus £2 donation:

Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.

Exciting news! Our Trainee Interpreter, Jules is taking on two huge running challenges for Nottinghamshire Deaf Society!...
16/06/2026

Exciting news! Our Trainee Interpreter, Jules is taking on two huge running challenges for Nottinghamshire Deaf Society! 🏃

• Nomad 50 Miler on 20th June
• Race to the Stones 100km on 11th and 12th July

Please support Jules if you can ❤️ Every donation will help motivate her through the training and those long miles ahead!

Find Jules' fundraising page for both runs:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/jules-nicholson-1778586447249?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Good luck, Jules and thank you for supporting NDS!

Please share ❤️

Next week's events ☕️- Monday 22nd June, 10am - 12pmDeaf Coffee MorningCosta Coffee, 2 Goldsmith Street, NG1 5JS- Tuesda...
16/06/2026

Next week's events ☕️

- Monday 22nd June, 10am - 12pm
Deaf Coffee Morning
Costa Coffee, 2 Goldsmith Street, NG1 5JS

- Tuesday 23rd June, 10am - 12pm
Deaf Craft Club
Mansfield Central Library, NG18 1NH

- Thursday 25th June, 11am - 1pm
West Bridgford Coffee Morning
Portello Lounge, 3 Central Ave, NG2 5GQ

- Friday 26th June, 10.30am - 12.30pm
North Notts Deaf Connections Hub
Mansfield Central Library, NG18 1NH

Don't forget our interpreter duty-time sessions at the NDS if you need support with reading letters, making phone calls, or booking interpreters. We also have the Work Club if you need help with employment or Access to Work.

- Monday 22nd June, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Interpreter Duty-Time | Booking required
Nottinghamshire Deaf Society, 22 Forest Road West, NG7 4EQ

- Tuesday 23rd June, 2pm - 4pm
Interpreter Duty-Time | Drop-in, no booking required
Mansfield Central Library, NG18 1NH

- Wednesday 24th June, 10am - 12pm
Interpreter Duty-Time | Drop-in, no booking required
Nottinghamshire Deaf Society, 22 Forest Road West, NG7 4EQ

Hope to see you! Please share with your friends. 💙

15/06/2026

Wow, it’s been over a month since Deaf Celebration Day!

We’re blown away by incredible success of the event. We are so grateful for your support and attendance. The atmosphere was truly heartwarming. 💙

We hope you found it informative and now have a better understanding of the services available to you locally.

What was your favourite part of the day? Let us know in the comments!

Want to leave feedback on how we can improve the event? Please get in touch with Edele: [email protected]

15/06/2026
Disability Confident Job FairDo you have a disability and want to get a job?Better Together Cafe (inside the Counciil H...
15/06/2026

Disability Confident Job Fair

Do you have a disability and want to get a job?

Better Together Cafe (inside the Counciil House), Corporation Street, Derby, DE1 2FS
16th June, 10.45am-12.30pm

BSL Interpreter will be available.

Address

22 Forest Road West
Nottingham
NG74EQ

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441159700516

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