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DWP trials access by telephone for sign language users
People who use British Sign Language (BSL) can now contact the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) via telephone. DWP has begun a six month pilot of a service that allows people whose first or only language is BSL to contact DWP about Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance (65+), Disability Living Allowance (under 65) and […]
Read MoreHelp for deaf people in BSL with completing tax returns
Deaf self-employed people can get free advice in British Sign Language with completing their tax return, thanks to a new service from RAD and HMRC Royal Association for Deaf people and HMRC’s innovative new service makes tax information and advice more accessible to Deaf people. The January 31st deadline for submitting online Self Assessment forms […]
Read MoreDWP seeks evidence for market review
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking evidence for a review of the communication and language support market. The Department today published the call for evidence. The deadline for submissions is 4 March 2016. The review is being led by DWP but covers the whole of the UK; all forms of support that […]
Read MoreAccess to Work: factsheet for customers
The Department for Work and Pensions has now published its factsheet for customers about Access to Work both in English and BSL which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-factsheet
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