REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 118B251 Re ort of th8 Trust8as and Unaudited Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 M for Communication Unlimited
Comm nication Unlimited Content5 of the Flnanclal Statements for the.Y&ar£d_-J.l March 2023 Page R8fer•nce and Adminlstratlve Details Report of the Trustees Independent Examlner's Report statement of Flnanclal Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the FlnanGlal Statements 8 to 12
Communication Unlimited Reference and Administrative Detalls or the Year Ended 31 MorGh 2Q21 TRUSTEES R Bastikar J Lenlon K Adams S Shaw M Simpson D Leader T Broskom M Chapman PRINCIPAL ADDRESS Flat 1. Perth House Athlone Close Derby Derbyshire DE214BP REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1188251 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Bales Weston LLP Chartered Accountants The Mills Canal Street Derby DE12RJ BANKERS Unity trust 8ank Pl¢ Nine Brindley Place Oozells Square Birmingham B12HB Page 1
Communlcatlon Unlimited Re ort of the Trustees r Ended 31 March 2023 for The trustees present their report with the finan¢i81 slalemenls of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The Iruslees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl ol Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accoun15 in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffectwe 1 January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Our Mission Statèmènt To provide high quality, deaf communication semces to empower individuals and groups lo actively participate in society, primari in the County of Derbyshire. Our Vision To constantly slrwe for improving effective communication lor the diverse needs of deaf people. Our Values Bespoke communication setvices Confidentiality and integrity Going above and beyond duly Hands on approach Public benefit The main aim of Comrnunication Unlimited is lo provide quality communication services for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind in Defby and Derbyshire. The charitable activities focus on working in partnership wrth individuals and groups lo overcome communication barriers therefore albwing Deaf people's access and full partl¢lP81ion in society. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Summary oftheyear We have continued lo work to the now norm after focussing on recovery from the global pandemic of COVID 19 and the subsequent impact on the wodd and our Servi5. We have continued lo work wrth as much flexibilily as possible in response lo the Changes in working conditions wrthin the dbfferent sectors including health and social care. These sectors have seen evolving working restrictions and many COVID safely protocols remaining a priority. We have worked lo provide both face lo face and remote interpreting servi for these settings matching the demands and requests, We have maintained a strong presence delivering British Sign Language Inlerpreling setvices in Derbyshire which has included workin9 mainly in the Health sector under various contracts for example, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and Derby & Derbyshire CCG lo name only one. We adapted lo work wfth health professionals who ale continuing lo provide vital serwces in such difficu circumstances including wearing PPE and working al a social distance. We worked together lo ensure that Deaf people were able lo access their appointments and able lo speak lo their health professional effective. Many GP services continued lo see their patients remotely and this also meant Ihal we had to interpret remotely loo, in a 3-way conversation. We had lo make the difficult decision not lo continue lo deliver inlerpreling services for Derbyshire County Coun¢il by contract due lo conlra¢t differences and unviabilily of the new ntract for Adult and Social Care. We continue to provide inteipreling sery1 for other departments within the council and have a strong relationship with these departments. Many other ad hoc assignments have been undertaken working with Companies in Derby and the Derbyshire area. We continue lo work closely with many schools especially with their parent's evenings and school perfomiances. We inlerpreled 2 tours of the new Moorways sladium for Deaf people before il ¢)pened and participated in a training session for the staff before il opened. Page 2
Communication Unlimited ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Summary of the year Icontlnuedl We have continued lo develop sliong relationships with freelance inlerprelers who have helped us lo deliver on many medical appointments despite the difficult circumstances. Our Interpreters have worked very hard to deliver many assignments. This has included 8 lol of evening and weekend work. Without the dedication of our inlerprelers we woukl have had difficulties meeting these demands. Inlerprelers worked al some high-profile events including al Derby Cathedral Service of ref10n for Queen Elizabeth and a visit by Tom Pursglove the Minister for Disabled People lo Derby. The GP Extra Support contract continues, which has enabled us lo support many clients to obtain appointments with their GP or community Health services. We liaise with the surgeTies lo organise repeal prescriptsons, something which was vital this year as many surgeries moved to a lelephone-based service. and also organise their referrals to allernalive seNices via Ihe'choose and book, system. During the year we were pleased lo say that Jessica Squire and Stacey Fox both qualified as a Sign Language Inlerprelers. We welcomed Stacey Fox back from maternity leave and Wnston Denerley a trainee Inlerpreler. We also lost Victoria Midgley, Mary Brumby and Isobel Lamb who moved on to new pastures. We were oraleful lo be successful in receiving funding lo support our work and lo enable us lo provide extra services from Foundation Derbyshire lo provLde Employment services and Erewash Voluntary Action to provKle wgllbeing services. This has enabEed us lo organise and run our first Deaf job fair which was attended by just over 100 Deaf People along with running a CV workshop and 1..1 support for individuals on their CVS. We were delighted lo be awarded the FSB East Midlands Diversity and Inclusion Award for ourwork. FINANCIAL REVIEW Going concern After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have 8 reasonable expectalDn that the charity h8s adequate resources lo continue in operational exislen¢e for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing tho financial slalemenls. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting policies. Total incoming resources for the year ended 31 March 2023 was £478,63112022". £495,583). Unrestricted funds amounted lo £218,700 including £200,971 allocated as designated funds. It is the policy of the Iruslees lo always designate S001ts of the remaining undesignaled unreslricled reserves lo cover any unexpected events. This Contingency reserve is intended to cover any unforeseen redundancy payments, and also prowde reserves for six months running costs, should funding be late or withheld. This designated fund is therefore not available for use in the general running ol the organisalion. After acwunting for all the above designated funds the free general reserves of the ¢harily al 31 March 223 amounted to £17,729. INVESTMENT POWERS, POLICY AND PERFORMANCE The trustee's investment powers are governed by the constitution. which perrnils the charity's funds to be invested in, or on such inveslmenls, securities or property as may be thought fit. Risk management The trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place lo mitigate exposure lo the major risks. Page 3
Communication Unllmlted Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ende 1 March 2023 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is conlrolkd by ils governing docurnent, a deed of trust and conslilutes an unin¢orporaled charity. Charity constitution The Charity was consliluled in 2020, at which point all assets were transferred from the Charity with registered number 1006643, and is registered with the Charity Commissioners under charity number 1188251. The ¢harily is also known as CU. The Iruslees who served during the period can be found on the reference and adminislralive details of the charity page. RecruFtment and appointment of new trustees The selection procedure begins prior lo the AGM. Nolificalion and information is sent lo all full members and Iruslees, giving names of people who have served on the board in the pasl year and outlining who is to retire al the forthcoming AGM. A nomination form is also sent inviting nominees for the vacant p051tK)ns. These are returned lo the office, the TeSu$ collated. which are then presented lo the AGM. Nominations are proposed, seconded and approved by the members al the meeting. if more nominations are received than places available then a voting process lakes place 81 the AGM by the members. Approved by Order of the board oflruslees on 25 October 2023 and signed on ils hall by.. R Baslikar- Trustee Page 4
Inde endent Examiner's Re ort to the Trustee5 of Communication Unlimited Independent examineWs rEPOrt to the trustees of Communicatlon Unlimlted I report lo the charity Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of Communicalkjn UnlimSted Ilhe Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2023. Respon$lbilities and basis of rèport As the charity Iruslees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wf(h the requirements of the Charrties Act 2011 I'lhe Acl'}. I report in respect of my examination of the Trusvs accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my exarninalion I have folbwed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 1451Sllbl of the Acl. Independent examlner's statement sin your charity's gross income exeded £250.000 your examiner musl be a member of a listed body. I Can ¢onfirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have Completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me Cause ID believe that in any rnalerial iespecl.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not accord with Ihoso records.. or the accounts do not eomply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlenl of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulalk)ns 2008 olheT than any requirement that the accounts give a tiue and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Wayne Thomas ACA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Bales Weston LLP Chartered Accounlanls The Mills Canal Street Derby DE12RJ 27 October 2023 Page 5
Commy_Ication Unlimited ststemènl of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 2023 Total funds 2022 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charltable activities Communication seNices 427,110 50,052 4T7,162 495,495 Investment income 1,469 1,469 88 Total 428,579 50,052 478.631 495,583 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Communication setViS 438,713 47,512 486.225 470,320 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI 110,1341 2,540 17,5941 25,263 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fonNard 228,834 228,834 203,571 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 218.700 2,540 221,240 228,834 The notes form part of these financia1 statements Page 6
Communication Ur71imited Balance Sheet 31 March 20 2023 Total funds 2022 Total funds Unrestricted funds Reslricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 6.973 6.973 10,102 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash al bank 10 43,303 172,044 43,303 174,584 34.103 188,069 2,540 215,347 2,$40 217,887 222,172 CREDITORS Amounts falling due Wbthin one year 11 13,6201 13,6201 13,440} NET CURRENT ASSETS 211,727 2,540 214,267 218,732 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIA81LITIES 218,700 2.540 221,240 228,834 NET ASSETS 218.700 2,540 221,240 228,834 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Reslricled funds 12 218,700 2,540 228,834 TOTAL FUNDS 221,24fl 228,834 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Truslees and aulhorssed for issue on 25 October 2023 and were signed on ils behalf by.. R Bastikar- Trustee K Adams- Trustee The notes form part ol these financial statements Pag& 7
Communication Unlimited Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financlal statements The financial slalemenls of the charity, whiGh is a publi¢ benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Accounting and Reporting by Charrtie$'. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities once the charity has enlillemenl lo the funds, il is probabl8 that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expendlture Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incuTred. Expenditure is reported as part of the expenditure lo which it relates.. Charitable expenditure comprises Ihoso ¢osis incurred by the charity in the delivery of 118 aclivi(ies and setvices for ils benefi¢iaries.11 includes both costs that can be allocated directly lo these activities and costs that ale of an indirect nature ne¢essary lo support them. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and slalulory requirements ol the chaTity and include the independent examination fees and costs linked lo the strategic management ol the charity. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designated lo reflect the use of resource. Costs Telaling to a parti¢u1ar a¢tivily are allo¢aled directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis e.g. floor aroas, per capital or eslimaled usage. Tangible fixed assets All assels costing more than £500 are capilalised. Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, nel of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided al rates calculated to write off the Cost of fixed assets over their expecled useful lives on the following bases.. Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment 159/0 slraighl line 250/0 slfaighl line Taxatlon The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Fund accountlng Unreslricled funds can be used in a¢¢ordance wrth the charitable objectives al the discretion of the Iruslees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular reslricled purrKises within the objecls of the charity. Reslriclions aiise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for parbcular reslriGted purposes. Designated funds comprise unreslricled funds that have been sel aside by the Ttuslees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each desunaled fund is sel out in the notes lo the financial statements. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the linallcial statements. Penslon costs and other post-retirement benefits The charity opeiales a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable lo the charills pension scheme are charged to the Slalemenl of Financial Activities in the period lo which they relate. Page 8 continued...
Communication Unlimited Notes to the Financlal Statements . continued fort 1 March 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIES-continued Going concem Al the balance sheet date the Gh8rily had a significant cash balance and a strong nel current as9el position, Al the lime of signing these a¢¢ounls, the Iruslees have considered the effect of the current global ¢onditions and other similar political factors on the going conrn position, and consider that this does indi¢ale Ihal the charity will charity will continue lo operate for a period of 81 least 12 months from the dale of signing these accounts due lo the UK Government support available during this difficult lime. INVESTMENT INCOME 2023 2022 Interest income 1,469 88 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2023 2022 Acliwty Communication serViS Communication services Communication services Translation fees Donations and grants Govemment grants 427,110 50,052 425,838 67,450 2,207 477,162 495.495 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Direct Costs Iseè note 51 Support costs (see note 61 Totsls Communication services 447,691 38.534 486,225 DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2023 2022 Staff costs Freelance interpreters Bad debt expense Travel costs IT costs Posla9e and slalionery Note laker fees Sundries Depreci81ion Loss on sale of assets 348.249 46,560 364,643 21,960 {1.2151 19,980 20,054 1,402 1.052 2.305 2,326 1,893 19,338 19,492 1,200 1,396 8,327 3,129 447,691 434,400 Page 9 continued...
Communication Unlimited Notes to the Financial Statements - contlnued for the Year Ended 31 March 23 SUPPORT COSTS Goveinance costs Finance Other Totals Communication serwces 321 24,223 13,990 38,534 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Trustses. Bxpenses There were no Iruslees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the year ended 31 MaT¢h 2022. STAFF COSTS 2023 2022 Wage5 and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 312,840 20,034 15,375 328,617 19,436 16,590 348,249 364,643 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows.. 2023 12 2022 14 Employees No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fitting8 Computer equipment Totals COST At 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023 1,390 11,681 13,071 DEPRECIATION Al 1 April 2022 Charge for year 331 208 2,638 2,921 2.969 3,129 At 31 March 2023 539 5,559 6,098 NET BOOK VALUE Al 31 March 2023 851 6,122 6,973 Al 31 March 2022 1,059 9,043 10,102 Page 10 continued...
Communication Unlimited Notes to the Financial Statements- contlnued for the Year Ended 31 March 202 10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Trade debtors 43,303 34,103 11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Other creditors Accrued expenses 200 3,420 200 3,240 3,620 3,440 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.3.23 Al 1.4.22 Unrestrlcted fund$ General flind Training reserve Building reserve Contingency reserve 27,863 12,000 47,000 141,971 {10,134) 17,729 12,000 47,000 141,971 228,834 110,134} 218,700 R9Stricted funds Erewash Voluntary Action 2.540 2,540 TOTAL FUNDS 228,834 17,594} 221,240 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in lunds Unrestricted funds General fund 428,579 1438,7131 {10,1341 Restricted funds Derbyshire County Council GP Extra Support Contract Foundation Derbyshire Erewash Voluntary Action 19,375 26,137 2,000 2,54LI 119,3751 126,1371 12,0001 2,54CI 50,052 147,512} 2,540 TOTAL FUNDS 478,631 1486,2251 {7,594) Page 11 continued..
Communication Unlimited Notes to the Financial Siatements . contlnved for the Year Ended 31 March 20 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparatives for movement In funds Nel movement in funds Transfers between funds Al 31.3.22 At 1.4.21 Unrestrlcted funds General fund Training reserve Building reserve Contingency reserve 24,732 9,500 40,000 129,339 25,263 122.1321 2,500 7,000 12.632 27,863 12.000 47,000 141,971 203.571 25,263 228,834 TOTAL FUNDS 203,571 25.263 228.834 ComparalThie nel movement in funds, included in the above are as follows., Incoming resources ReSoUrS expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fvnd 431,133 {405,870} 25,263 Restricted funds Derbyshire County Council GP Extra Support Contrad 38,750 25,700 (38,7501 {25,7001 64,450 164,4501 TOTAL FUNDS 4S5,583 1470,3201 25,263 Training reserve - this Covers the course costs for trainee interpreters lo become qualrfied interpreters and lo Gover course costs for staff development. Building reseNe in the near future larger premises will be required as services develop thus this resetve will help fund this. Contingency reserve - this covers any potential difficulties in the future and is a requirement to have al least 6 months running costs in reservo. 13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES The remuneration of key management personnel who MpriSe the trustees and certain members of the senior management team is 8s follows.. 2023 2022 Aggregate remuneration 30 Page 12
Communication Unlimited Annual Report 2022 - 2023
Our Mission Statement To provide high quality, deaf communication services to ernpower individuals and groups to actively participate in society equally, primarily in the county of Derbyshire Our Vision To constantly strive for improving effective communication for all the diverse needs of deaf people Our Values Bespoke Communication Services Confidentiality and Integrity Going above and beyond duty Hands on approach
Here we are once againl l am pleased to be presenting our 33rd Annual Report for Communication Unlimited, showing our work for 2022- 2023. We continue to slowly move back to face to fa work with some interpreting work, remaining remote. We delivered just over 5,300 assignments during 2022-2023 (Approx 2,500 of these were health related} which reflects the hard work being done by the team l am sorry to have lost 4 interpreters in the past year for different reasons, Victoria Midgley, Isobel Lamb, Mary Brumby and Darren Askroft. We thank them for their hard work during their time at Communication Unlimited, We have experienced the Challenge of the inlerpreler shortage which is affecting the whole of the UK and it has also impacted Communication Unlimited with our recruitment. We are looking to try and address the problem in different ways but unfortunately it will not be something that can be resolved quickly. I would like to say a big thank you lo all the staff al Communication Unlimited and the freelance interpreters, who worked for CU on some health jobs, for their continued dedication lo providing a quality communication service for Deaf people especially during the difficult times. We have been doing some work outside of delivering BSL interpreting services. We held the firsl Deaf Mental Health Day in Derbyshire which was well attended with different mental heaSlh professionals, service providers as well as deaf people. This has started a working group to work on the action points and to work to improve the services for deaf people with mental health conditions. We also held a Deaf job fair which was attended by approx. 100 people visiting 20 different stalls. This has resulted in some people getting a job, look into and starting to volunteer. This has also resulted in partnership work between the Royal School for the Deaf, Derby College as well as us lo develop opportunities for Deaf people to learn to become a tutor and hopefully lead onto an increased pool of BSL tutors especially with then potential GCSE BSL coming in 2025. We are also in the exciting times of the BSL act and the new BSL Advisory board to the government. By working together we can achieve things so we continue to look for future partnership opportunities. I thank you all for continuing lo use our services and your support towards the staff and the organisalion Your feedback on our services is veTy important and valuable to us as we need you to identify gaps and areas for improvements. Please continue to give us feedback.
Management Committee 2022 - 2023 Rachell Bastikar Chair John Lenton Vice Chair Siobhan Shaw Secretary Karen Adams Treasurer Mhairi Simpson Tammy Broskom Mark Chapman David Leader
Communication Unlimited Staff Sign Language Interpreters Helen Blunden Mary Brumby Left June 2022 Emma Walker Jacinta Bowen-Byrne Victoria Midgley Left April 2022 Jess Squire Darren Askroft Isobel Lamb Left July 2022 Sam Waters Left Sept 2022 Stacey Fox Winston Denerley Fraser Holmes Lynn Patton Business Coordinator Cheryl Herbert Admin Assistant Alison Jones CEO
Case stud 1 We were contacted by a family member to say that their deaf brother was in hospital and was very confused. One of our interpreters went in to interpret in the Emergency department and helped communication go smoothly. The brother stayed in hospital for a week, we provided an interpreter to go in every day to interpret between the deaf brother and the hospital staff. We also interpreted the consultations between the various consultants and doctors with the deaf patient. Outcome - the Deaf brother understood what was happening and was able to participate in the discussions and decisions about his treatment options. Case stud 2 A deaf man was being made redundant after working for one company for over 20 years and had no idea how to find a new job. He asked Communication Unlimited for help as we interpreted at his company's meetings. He came and met one of our staff members who supported him to create a CV and discussed some possible places to apply to. Three weeks later he has successfully gained permanent employment at another company Outcome- The Deaf man was supported to gain permanent employment and was able to continue to work.
2 of our interpreters qualified this year Jess Squire qualifies Stacey Fox qualifies Route to becoming a NRCPD Reglstered Sign Language Interpreter Level 1 Th Level 2 Th Level 3 Th Level 4 Th Level 6 BSL BSL BSL BSL BSL Beginner Interrnediote Fluenr Britlsh Slgrt Language Quallfications Pre-Regisrro£lon NRCPDIREGL4TERED Reglstrarion Interpretlng Quallflcatlon5 Asse55ed os meetlng TSLI 5tundards Undertake a NRCPD Approved Course NRCPD Registered Slgn Language Interpreter Regulated Trainees must not work Irj mental health or criminal justice. NRCPD Regulated Tralnee Sign Language Interpreter
fsbC8 CEIEBRAT116 S¥ILI D1151#ES AWARDI East Midlands Wlnn•r ,. COMMUNICATION UNLIMITID We were awarded for the East Midlands region for Diversity and Inclusion Award with the FSB Alison Jones and Helen Blunden went to receive the award on behalf of the organisation
Children from Royal School for the Deaf Marketing in a different way. We advertised our organisation on the school children's football tops We organised 2 deaf tours of the Moorways stadium and participated in a practice swimming session in the Water Park before the stadium was opened
We received 50 tickets from Circus Starr which we were able to distribute to deaf children and their families Circus Starr the drcus wlth apury We organised 3 information sessions for the launch of 999 BSL. We learnt how to download the app and understand what is an emergency call, how we could now call 999 in our language Matt Kirby from 999 BSL Fraser Holmes, one of our Sign Language interpreters, interpreted for Tom Pursglove, the Minister of state for Disabled People, when he visited Derby to S88 thb In5pirallonal placo loi my%pll,
We interpreted at the Derbyshire Fire Services Deaf Open Day ••• The Park committee at Derby City Council installed these BSL activity boards in Markeaton Park after our suggestion in one of the Diversity Hub meeting
Deaf Mental Health -*•••••• We ran a Deaf Mental Health day in partnership with Derbyshire Mental Health Forum and Erewash Voluntary Action It was well attended with a mixture of Deaf people, Mental health professionals and different organisations. We have set up Deaf Mental Health Forum to work on the action points and share information. It has a mixture of different people in the forum including deaf people who have lived experiences. Deaf organisations, ICB. We have different speakers in our meetings and working to improve access for deaf people
First Deaf Job Fair held in Derby We organise our first Deaf Job fair which was attended by over 100 Deaf people It was held at the Museum of Making and had over 20 organisations in attendance People were successful in gaining a new job and volunteering opportunities This was made possible with a grant donation from Foundation Derbyshire Foundation Derbyshire
In 2022-2023 Communication Unlimited was funded (grants and contracts) as follows Derby and Derbyshire ICB NHS Derby and Derby5hlre Ime9Fat Cafe lloa GP Extra Support The provision of GP Extra support has continued enabling deaf people to get the most of their GP appointments. It has given Deaf people extra access to health information and NHS choices. This has enabled us to make appointments on behalf of Deaf people DÉibyTeachlng Hospllals We handle the BSL bookings for University hospitals of Derby and Burton, we handle an average of 100 bookings a month. We have delivered several Deaf Awareness training sessions to various sections of the hospitals. NHS IIHS FoUndarTt DERBYSHIRE County Coundl Derbyshire County Council Adult Social Services Derbyshire County Council gave Communication Unlimited £19,375 to sustain interpreting provision across the county. This support has enabled Deaf people to live independently and ensured access to the community services. Contract ended September 2022 We work with a wide range of organisations and settings including schools, personal bookings, legal, workplaces, councils, etc
Would you'accept an unregistered and unqualified)doctor for y ur healthcare ap,pointments? No. Would you allt)w an unregistered and unqualified nurse to monitoryour health and admini r medication? Vo. E" Would you see an unregistere unqualified dentist for your dental needs? No. So, why would you provide the public with an unregistered and unqualified language service professional for their appointments? Together, towards unlimited inclusion for dlDeaf* and deafblind people. NRCPD
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