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British Sign Language for Medical Practitioners

We work with individual medical professionals who want to develop their British Sign Language skills for use in healthcare settings. This option is suitable for clinicians, nurses, GPs, and other healthcare staff looking to improve direct communication with Deaf patients.

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1-to-1 BSL tuition for medical practitioners

Option 1: Level 1 BSL with a medical focus 

This follows the Signature Level 1 British Sign Language specification, with additional medical and healthcare-related vocabulary and scenario. This option is suitable for individuals who want structured learning with the possibility of progressing to formal assessment and an accredited qualification.

Option 2: Tailored one-to-one BSL sessions

We also offer bespoke one-to-one sessions tailored to your specific medical environment, such as GP surgeries, hospital wards, or community healthcare settings. These sessions focus on practical communication needs rather than a formal qualification.

 

👉 Enquire about 1-to-1 BSL tuition

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For medical teams and organisations

We also deliver British Sign Language and Deaf Awareness training for medical teams and healthcare organisations. This option is suitable for departments, practices, and services looking to improve team-wide communication and accessibility.

We’ve delivered training for a range of healthcare settings, including two major NHS hospitals, as well as GP practices and community healthcare services. Our training is designed to reflect real clinical environments and the communication challenges staff face in their day-to-day work.

Training formats

  • Power Hour sessions (60–90 minutes)

  • Half-day training

  • Full-day training

  • Full BSL Level 1 courses for staff teams

    Sessions can be delivered online or in person, depending on your needs.

Benefits of medical-focused BSL & Deaf Awareness training

This training supports healthcare teams by:
 

  • Improving confidence when communicating with Deaf patients

  • Supporting clearer explanations, consent, and dignity in care

  • Increasing awareness of communication barriers in clinical settings

  • Contributing to accessibility and inclusion goals

  • Helping services work towards best practice in patient communication

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