Research volunteers: EQ-5D questionnaire - SORD, University of Manchester

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EQ-5D BSL TESTING THE RELIABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE

University of Manchester are looking for volunteers to take part in a pilot study of the BSL version of the EQ-5D questionnaire. The EQ-5D questionnaire is about health and is available to fill in online. There are only five questions in the EQ-5D. You will be asked to complete two other BSL questionnaires online (maximum 16 questions) about well-being.

 They are looking for people who are:-

-          BSL users,
-          Deaf
-          Over 18 years old.

One week later, they will contact you to ask you to complete a short questionnaire to do the BSL version of EQ-5D again. Please make sure you have answered all the questionnaires. Once you have completed the questionnaire, you will get a voucher of £20 to say thank you for your time.

If you would like to know more about this, there is information online in BSL:
 
You can take part by completing the questionnaires online. Click here

 Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Catherine Nassimi-Green, Research Assistant BSL IAPT (SORD) Email: catherine.nassimi-green@manchester.ac.uk

Rachel Belk, Research Associate/Trial Manager BSL-IAPT Project (SORD) rachel.belk@manchester.ac.uk

Textphone: 0161 306 7729
Tel: 18002 0161 306 7729
Mobile SMS:  07824 561219

Deaf apprentices - Positive Signs

This week Deaf-uk-Jobs shared the following links for deaf apprentice vacancies .

It all looks very interesting. Worth checking out...

http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/jobs/opportunitiesByCompany/73857/Positive_Signshttp://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/jobs/opportunitiesByCompany/73857/Positive_Signs

Or contact hello@positivesignslondon.comhello@positivesignslondon.com for more information

BSLBT - The Hub – reporters wanted for 2013

This week BSLBT have advertised the following details, seeking to recruit reporters for 2013.

"A third series of The Hub is coming in 2013.

Gavin and Elizabeth will be in the studio, and we are looking for new faces to be our reporters. You will be travelling around the country to report on the latest Deaf news and the issues that affect the Deaf community.

Are you confident in front of the camera? Are you a good signer? Are you interested in being involved with TV?

If so, please send an email to angela@remark.uk.com with a short paragraph and a photo of yourself.

The auditions will be held on Friday 30th November. The deadline for applications is Monday 19th November"

Romeo and Juliet .. deaf acting roles

Today Deaf-uk-Jobs advertised the following exciting opportunity:

D/deaf actors and actresses required for exciting new production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. 

London-based site-specific company Bard Unbound is auditioning for a new production of Romeo & Juliet performing at The Rose, Bankside, London, 5th – 30th June. Rehearsals will be held mainly in the Tower Hill area evenings and weekends through May. 

We are currently seeking experienced D/deaf actors and actresses, fluent in BSL, and with experience of Shakespeare - for the following roles: 

Romeo, Juliet, Nurse 

Please note we are also interested in meeting with hearing actors and actresses, who hold a Level 2 (or above) certificate in BSL 

Please email cv’s to Lara on frisland@hotmail.com with a short paragraph describing your relevant experience and availability. Audition slots are available by appointment evenings and weekends from 23rd April. Please note this project is a profitshare production.

 

For those people interested in watching Shakespeare plays rather than acting the roles remember Shakespeare in BSL Labour's Love Lost this May.

London's Science Museum - Deaf presenter wanted

deaf-uk -jobs advert

London’s popular Science Museum is looking for a new Deaf presenter to join their successful SIGNtific team. 

The Science Museum believes in the importance of families learning and having fun together. To facilitate this the museum is on the look-out for a new presenter to make science more accessible and fun for children and adults!

The museum currently has two presenters and five voiceover interpreters working together to produce a range of shows, stories and workers.

They are looking for new presenters who……

Have experience of working with children

Understand the pace and subtleties that are required to work with deaf children

Have a fun and engaging personality

Are committed to undertaking a training programme at the Science Museum

Are committed to working at least six Saturdays over a two year period and some mid week days in holidays and half terms

Are able to provide two references

CRB checked 

Have you got what it takes? Contact Charlotte Robinson (charlotte.robinson@sciencemuseum.org.uk) for more information and to oganise times for an audition. Auditions will be held at the Science Museum on April 17-18.

NSPCC/Childline BSL casting call

Recently some of our deaf members took part in a research survey for Childline. Childline are committed to Deaf children and young people having equal access to their provision.

NSPCC + Childline are working with 3angrymen Productions to shot a video to promote online safety amongst a young Deaf audience.

On the 4th April 2012 they wish to cast this film using three young Deaf people, aged 16-20 years old [playing age 14-18 years old] who are confident BSL users.


The job advert from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/deaf-uk-jobs/ states:

"Actors used in the filming of this video will be paid.
Casting Date: Friday 30th March 2012
Available Times: 2pm – 8pm
Location: Conference Room, 1st Floor, 8 Orsman Road
London N1 5QJ*

We will have a BSL interpreter available on site for attendees. If you are under 18 you must be accompanied by an adult to the casting.

If you would like to be considered for a part in this film please  email casting@3angrymen.com with the subject line “NSPCC/BSL Casting Appointment” and please include some background information on yourself, details of your BSL ability and at least one recent headshot (a photo clearly showing your face and hair).

Please note that you must be available to attend the shoot day on 4th April 2012 if you would like to be considered for this part.

*Nearest public transport – Haggerston overground station (5 minutes walk) and Old Street underground (20 minutes walk)."

Another interesting acting opportunity for any young deaf person.