Information for professionals
We produce a wide range of resources for professionals who work with deaf children and young people, whether in education, health, social care, or to support transition into adulthood. You can also find out about our services for professionals, including consultancy, training and conferences.
Do you need free independent advice? Contact the Helpline
Landline: 0808 800 8880
Over Christmas: the Helpline will close at 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024 and reopen at 9am on Monday 6 January 2025
Free from all UK landlines and major UK mobile providers
SMS: 0786 00 22 888 (SMS)
Over Christmas: the SMS service will close at 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024 and reopen at 9am on Monday 6 January 2025.
Texts are charged at your standard network rate or taken from your monthly allowance
Over Christmas: SignVideo will close at 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024 and reopen at 9am on Monday 6 January 2025
Contact us by making a free video call with a BSL interpreter.
Complete our online contact form at any time and receive a response within 10 days (excluding Bank Holidays)
Over Christmas: Live Chat will close at 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024 and reopen at 9am on Monday 6 January 2025.
Chat to a member of the Helpline team online for free
Please note, based on research and recommendations from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, it is our policy that we do not speak to people on the phone while they are driving, including those using hands-free devices. We ask drivers to wait until they are safely parked or arrive at their destination before calling.