Auditory Verbal UK

27/10/2025

Help transform the lives of deaf children by fundraising for Auditory Verbal UK! 🎉
There are so many ways to get involved:
• 🏃Take on an active challenge
• 🧀🍷 Host a cheese and wine night
• 🎂💍 Request donations for your birthday or wedding
• 🍰 Organise a bake sale
No matter how or where you choose to fundraise, your efforts will support deaf babies and children now and in the future.
👉 Visit www.avuk.org/fundraise-for-us to get started — and download our toolkit packed with the latest tips and ideas to help you plan your fundraiser.

24/10/2025

💬 “It helped me feel more confident as a parent.”
Join our free Nurturing Programme – a ten-week online course for parents and carers of deaf children aged 2–5 delivered in partnership with National Deaf Children's Society and The Centre for Emotional Health.

📅 Starts: January 2026
💻 Online sessions every Tuesday 10am til 12 noon for ten weeks

🧠 Learn strategies to support emotional wellbeing
🧡 Build stronger family connections
💻 Online sessions so you can join from anywhere

🔗 Book your free place now: https://www.avuk.org/Event/the-nurturing-programme-2026

22/10/2025

📬 Stay Connected with us! 💛
Want to be the first to hear inspiring stories from families, get updates on our latest events, and learn more about how we're supporting deaf children to learn to listen and speak?
Sign up to our mailing list and never miss a moment!
✨ Hear real-life journeys
📅 Get event invites
📢 Receive news and updates
💡 Learn more about Auditory Verbal therapy
👉 Sign up here: https://www.avuk.org/forms/mailing-list-sign-up
Join our community and be part of the movement for a sound future for deaf children. 💬

17/10/2025

🎉 It’s Loud Shirt Day!
👕 Today we’re wearing our brightest and boldest shirts — to give deaf children the same opportunities in life as their hearing friends.
🙏 Thank you to everyone wearing their loudest shirts and raising funds with us.
📸 Don’t forget to share your photos, tag us and donate: https://www.avuk.org/donate/loud-shirt-day-2025

16/10/2025

📢 Invite your MP to celebrate deaf achievements in UK Parliament!
We’re thrilled that Tasha Ghouri and many more deaf role models who have achieved so much across sport, culture, media and business will be joining the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Deafness for a special event in Parliament on Tuesday 4th November – and we need your MP to join them.
Ask your MP to attend to discover more about the lived experience of deaf people, help challenge the misconceptions about what is possible and find out how together we can champion deaf people and take action to ensure all deaf people across the UK can thrive!
Hosted by Catherine Atkinson MP, this event is sponsored by a coalition of organisations including RNID, National Deaf Children's Society, The Deaf Health Charity SignHealth, Convo UK and Auditory Verbal UK.
👉 Ask your MP to attend today: https://secure.rnid.org.uk/page/178498/action/1

14/10/2025

☕🍰 Coffee & cake morning for families with deaf children in Leeds 🍰☕
You're warmly invited to a relaxed and welcoming open morning at our Leeds Centre — a space for parents and carers of deaf children to connect, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved self-care. This event is open to all families with deaf children, not just those on the AVUK programme.

🗓 Date: 19th November
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 12:00
📍 Location: Roundhay, Leeds
✨ Theme: The Importance of Self-Care When Looking After Others
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring another family with deaf children along!
🎨 Children’s activities available
☕ Free coffee and cake for all
🤝 Meet Liz, Auditory Verbal Therapist, Sophie, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Amy, Family Support Manager

Whether you're looking to share experiences, meet other families, or simply enjoy a quiet moment with a cuppa, we’d love to see you there!

📲 Register now to secure your spot: https://www.avuk.org/Event/coffee-cake-morning-for-families-with-deaf-children-in-leeds

10/10/2025

📅 Only one week to go until Loud Shirt Day!
🎽 On 17 October, wear it loud and proud to help deaf children have the same opportunities in life as their hearing friends.
💡 Whether you're hosting a fundraiser or simply showing off your shirt, every action makes a difference.
🙌 It’s not too late to get involved: https://www.avuk.org/loud-shirt-day-uk

03/10/2025

⏳ Just two weeks until Loud Shirt Day!
👕 Get your loudest shirt ready and join us on 17 October to support deaf children across the UK.
💙 Every shirt worn and pound raised helps deaf children learn to listen and speak.
📲 Find out how to take part: https://www.avuk.org/loud-shirt-day-uk

02/10/2025

Professional Spotlight: Lisa – Championing Auditory Verbal Therapy in Local Authority Services ⭐

Lisa is the Manager of the Sensory and Physical Disability team in her Local Authority of Solihull, West Midlands. Lisa’s career in education spans over two decades, marked by a deep commitment to inclusive learning. She recently completed the Foundation course in Auditory Verbal (AV) therapy with AVUK—and the impact has been profound.

“The most inspiring part of AV therapy is seeing the transformative impact it has on the lives of deaf children. The therapy not only enhances their ability to communicate but also boosts their self-esteem and social interactions. Observing the dedication of families and professionals working together to achieve these remarkable outcomes has been incredibly motivating.”

Her training experience was both empowering and transformative:

“The best part of the training has been realising that I can successfully balance my responsibilities as a single parent while enhancing my professional development. This achievement has been incredibly empowering and fulfilling.”

Lisa is integrating AV therapy into her daily practice, enhancing the support available to families and improving outcomes for children across her caseload.

“Absolutely go for it! The course offers a fantastic opportunity to refresh your existing skills and acquire new ones.”

👏 Congratulations Lisa!

Find out more about AVUK’s training course: https://www.avuk.org/avt-training

29/09/2025

🏆 Deadline extended – enter now! 🏆

There’s still time to celebrate the incredible achievements of deaf children and the people who support them — entries for the Claire Campbell Outstanding Achievement Awards 2025 are now open until Friday 3rd October!

✨ Two award categories:
🏅 Outstanding Achievement – Child or Young Person
🏅 Outstanding Achievement – Adult

📩 Submit your entry or nominate someone today
🎉 Winners will be celebrated at a special event in November

👉 Find out more and enter here: https://www.avuk.org/News/claire-campbell-outstanding-achievement-awards-2025-launches-for-entries

24/09/2025

22/09/2025

🏆 The 2025 Claire Campbell Awards are closing soon!

Do you know a deaf child or young person who’s challenging perceptions of what deaf children can achieve? Or an adult who’s gone above and beyond to support them?

These awards celebrate extraordinary achievements—from children challenging perceptions of deafness to adults making a lasting impact in their lives.

Whether it’s a teacher, parent, mentor, or young changemaker, we want to hear their story.

📝 Nominations can be creative—letters, poems, drawings, even newspaper-style articles!

📅 Deadline: Midday, 26 September 2025

🔗 Submit your nomination: https://www.avuk.org/News/claire-campbell-outstanding-achievement-awards-2025-launches-for-entries