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Free dementia support in British Sign Language (BSL) – online appointments

Virtual clinics with a British Sign Language interpreter.

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Our free online dementia support appointments for Deaf and hard of hearing people give you the opportunity to get free, expert support from a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse.

Appointments are via secure video call, with a qualified British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter provided.

Appointments are the first Tuesday of every month
Times: 9.30am, 11am, 1.3opm and 3pm

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Who are these appointments for?

  • Deaf/hard of hearing people living with dementia
  • Deaf/hard of hearing carers and family members
  • Deaf/hard of hearing people supporting someone with dementia

What can an Admiral Nurse help with?

Admiral Nurses are there for the whole family, providing health advice, offering compassionate emotional and psychological support, and helping families plan for the future.

What to expect during your appointment with an Admiral Nurse and BSL interpreter

  • Book your appointment and receive a link to Microsoft Teams
  • You’ll meet an Admiral Nurse and BSL interpreter
  • Each appointment lasts one hour

About our BSL interpreters

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Our Admiral Nurse virtual clinic appointments with a qualified British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter are completely free of charge. There is no cost to book or attend an appointment.

No. We provide a qualified, professional British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter for your appointment. The interpreter will attend the full session to ensure clear and accessible communication throughout.

Anyone who is Deaf or hard of hearing and affected by dementia can book a BSL appointment. You do not need a formal diagnosis to access support.

You can book a virtual appointment with a BSL interpreter or can book one of our virtual clinic appointments via phone or online.

Yes. All Admiral Nurse appointments are confidential.

We will keep your information private and secure in line with our privacy notice and data protection policies. What you discuss during your appointment will not be shared with anyone else without your permission.

The only exception to confidentiality is if we are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of you or someone else. In these rare situations, we have a safeguarding duty to take appropriate action to help keep people safe. If this were ever necessary, we would explain this to you clearly and sensitively.

Further information

For more information about Dementia UK’s support services, please visit our  Information and support  pages.

If you are looking for support from Dementia UK right now, please contact our free Admiral Nurse Dementia  Helpline on 0800 888 6678 (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm, every day except 25th December) or email helpline@dementiauk.org.

By engaging with the service you are agreeing to Dementia UK’s terms and conditions and privacy notice.