2.3K views · 17 reactions | It’s #SignLanguageWeek! British Sign Language (BSL) is the most commonly used sign language in the UK. It was recognised by the government as a language in its own right in 2003 and was legally recognised as a language of Britain in 2022. Read more: https://bit.ly/3R9ixdB | RNID | Facebook

Do you know that British Sign Language is a complete, natural language that has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages, with grammar that differs from English. For example in English a phoneme is the smallest unit of sound. Phonemes are put together to make words eg the phonemes f/l/o/p make the word flop. There are 44 phonemes in English. In BSL our phonemes are ‘handshapes’ rather than sounds and there are 35-40 handshapes in BSL. The meaning or signs will depend on how and where t

The 999 BSL Video Relay Service is now live! 🎉 We are so proud to be part of this life-saving campaign with SignHealth Charity and grateful to everyone who shared their experience - your stories and support made this happen. We couldn't have done it without you! 💚 Visit our website to find out more: https://bit.ly/3HJ5ytr #999BSL | RNID

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Today, we're launching the BSL Video Relay Service - a digital innovation we hope will transform telephone banking for our deaf customers. | HSBC

1.7K views · 738 reactions | Want to learn British Sign Language? Join our campaign to show that including deaf people in the conversation really does matter and get free BSL lessons by email. Sign up to receive: ✅ Simple British Sign Language phrases you can use ✅ Tips on how to communicate with everyone better ✅The small changes you can make to show ‘It does matter’. | RNID | Facebook

Want to learn British Sign Language? Join our campaign to show that including deaf people in the conversation really does matter and get free BSL lessons by email. Sign up to receive: ✅ Simple British Sign Language phrases you can use ✅ Tips on how to communicate with everyone better ✅The small changes you can make to show ‘It does matter’. | RNID