Policy Threads

British Sign Language 5-Year Plan

A cross-government 5-year plan led by multiple departments including the Attorney General's Office and Cabinet Office to improve British Sign Language (BSL) accessibility and inclusion across public services, transport, and government communications. The plan includes specific departmental commitments and is being implemented with BSL versions of key documents to ensure accessibility for Deaf BSL users. This is an active, coordinated accessibility and equality initiative.

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to increase information and awareness for members of the public on the accessibility of public spaces.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that GOV.UK websites provide accessible digital services.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Home Office linked

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that police forces are able to communicate effectively with Deaf people who use British Sign L

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that police forces are able to communicate effectively with Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL).

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that ambulance services are able to communicate effectively with Deaf people who use Britis

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that ambulance services are able to communicate effectively with Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL).

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