Do you know about 999 BSL?
999 BSL is the UK’s first ever Emergency Video Relay Service in British Sign Language (BSL). The free 24/7 service is in place to enable people who use BSL to communicate effectively when in need.
The Ofcom approved service provided by Sign Language Interactions (SLI) enables deaf BSL users in the UK to make calls to emergency authorities such as the police, ambulance, fire and coastguard services via BSL video relay interpreters.
There are two ways the service can be accessed:
- Downloading the app – 999 BSL app
For more information on how to download the app, click here.
- Web based platform – 999bsl.co.uk
999 BSL can provide accessible support in emergency situations, which ultimately saves live. It’s important that as many people know about this service as possible, so please help us help others and share this post to spread the word!
For more information take a look at the 999 BSL Website.
