Lipspeaker UK

15/04/2026

Notetakers play an important role in making meetings, lectures and training accessible.

They provide clear, structured notes so deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people can focus on the conversation instead of trying to capture everything themselves.

Getting the most from notetaking is not just about booking the support. It's also about how the session is set up and how people communicate.

This guide shares simple, practical ways to work effectively with a notetaker so everyone can stay focused, included and informed.

Find out more about communication support:
www.lipspeaker.co.uk

14/04/2026

We are sharing this opportunity from our associates at Zakon Training.

Following strong demand, their Police Interview Workshop is coming to the south this June.

This session is designed for both spoken and sign language interpreters. It is suitable whether you are experienced, new to the role, or exploring work in police and court settings.

What to expect
• Practical input on witness and suspect interviews
• Interactive exercises
• Updates on legal and procedural changes
• Led by an advanced police interviewer with 30 years’ experience
• Certificate of attendance and CPD materials

Location: Farnborough
Date: 6 June 2026
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: £150 (includes refreshments, materials and certificate)

Places are limited to 40 and tend to fill quickly.

Find out more and book here:
https://zakon.co.uk/news/post/2026-03-29-interpreting-police-interviews-workshop-farnborough-6th-june-2026

If you are looking to build confidence in police interview settings, this is a well established workshop with strong feedback from interpreters over many years.

13/04/2026

What a day at Deaf Day at City Lit.

We loved meeting so many new people and catching up with familiar faces too. There were so many great conversations about communication support, lipreading, and what access really looks like in everyday life.

Our team were non stop all day, and we would not have had it any other way.

It was also brilliant to deliver our talk on lipspeaking to a full room. Thank you to everyone who came along and got involved.

We also ran a prize draw on the day. The winner has now been notified, congratulations!

Thank you to City Lit for such a fantastic event, and to everyone who came over to say hello.

11/04/2026

We are ready for you!

If you’re attending City Lit come and say hello, we’d love to see you.

You can find us in the John Lyon’s Theatre

10/04/2026

What is a lipspeaker?

It is a question we get asked a lot, and one that is not always easy to answer in a single sentence.

A lipspeaker is a trained professional who supports people who lipread by repeating speech clearly using natural lip patterns and expression. It helps make communication easier to follow in real time, whether that is in a meeting, a lecture, or an appointment.

Communication is about more than just words. The way something is said matters too, and that is often what helps people stay connected to a conversation.

If you would like to understand more, we have put together a simple guide to explain how it works.

Read the article 👇🏻

Find out what a lipspeaker does and how lipspeaking helps people who lipread access communication in meetings, education, and daily life.

09/04/2026

We are looking forward to Deaf Day this Saturday at City Lit in London.

Our team is packed and ready to go, and we are proud to be part of an event that brings the deaf community and professionals together.

We are also delivering a talk on the day, which is now fully booked. The session will introduce Lipspeaker UK and the communication support services we provide. There will also be a chance to experience working with a lipspeaker.

If you are attending, please come and say hello. We would love to meet you.

For more information on Deaf Day, visit: www.citylit.ac.uk/deaf-day

08/04/2026

Looking for something different to try this April?

Deaf Watersports in Bristol is back on 11 April with kayaking and on the water activities in a fully accessible setting.

Open to deaf and hard of hearing people, hearing friends and professionals working with deaf people. A BSL interpreter will be on site.

A great way to get active, meet others and enjoy something new.

Spaces are limited. Book here:
https://allaboardwatersports.bookinglive.com/book/add/p/177

02/04/2026

We are now closed for the Easter weekend.

Our team will be back on Tuesday 7 April.

If your enquiry is urgent, please email as usual and we will respond as soon as possible when we return.

Wishing everyone a restful and enjoyable weekend.

01/04/2026

Accessibility should not depend on individuals having to ask for it

Right now, much of the system relies on reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.

That means access is often reactive, inconsistent, and shaped by what is considered “reasonable.

Disability Rights UK is proposing a new Accessibility Act

The aim is to move towards a more proactive approach With clear standards, accountability, and accessibility built in from the start

This is about creating a society where people can participate fully without having to fight for access each time.

Take part in their survey and help shape what accessibility could look like in the UK

https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/accessibility-act

31/03/2026

Deaf access doesn't just happen in the workplace. It happens at events, in performances, and in shared experiences.

This week, our Director Lesley was asked to interpret a performance by Zoe Tyler International with Regent Seven Seas Cruises as part of the live show.

Thank you to Zoe and Regent Seven Seas Cruises for recognising the importance of access in these moments.

30/03/2026

Deafness is not one experience.

It’s easy to assume there’s a “right” way to communicate but there isn’t.

Some people use BSL. Some lipread. Some rely on hearing technology. Many use a combination and it can change depending on the situation.

Two deaf people can have completely different communication needs.

The challenge isn’t difference. It’s assumption.

If we want communication to work, we have to start by understanding the person in front of us.