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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers

@se-lipspeakers.bsky.social
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A small group of #Lipspeakers from across the country providing communication support for #Deaf and #HardOfHearing people. NRCPD registered/police vetted and insured. Save agency fees and book direct.

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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This #DeafinitelyTheatre production of #Bull at Park Theatre London is fantastic. Performed in #BSL with captions, its accessible to all. It was sold out when we went so grab your tickets fast. parktheatre.co.uk/events/bull/
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Bull - Park Theatre
Sharp, darkly funny and deeply uncomfortable, Bull lays bare the human cost of a working culture shaped by competition, hierarchy and silence. How far will people go to protect themselves?
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
You know you're in the right job when a pure #Lipreader writes to say, 'You were fantastic today and made such a difference to my work... I will definitely want your support again.’ Could a #Lipspeaker make a profound positive impact on your work? #Lipspeaking #Lipreading #Deaf
A sign saying positive impact
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Very interesting. Pretty much every agency that works with #Lipspeakers goes with the cheapest quote and often hammers you down (usually saying it’s not in the client’s budget when in fact they just want a bigger cut).
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Delighted to have taken a 108 mile round trip on a sunny day to a beautiful market town in the Chiltern Hills. #LipspeakingWithSign booking for a familiar face, so a warm welcome and lovely catch up when the work was done. I have a great job! 😊
A picture of the Chiltern
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Our take away from #NationalInclusionWeek has been the pithy summary "Inclusion starts when assumptions stop." As #lipspeakers we often see the negative outcomes of people assuming that #deaf must mean sign language. Ask is always better than assume.
A cartoon of National Inclusion week
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We’ve woken up refreshed and much more knowledgable about #Lipspeaking in court, including working with #Deaf jurors, thanks to a four-session training course organised by Clarion.
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Ace Attorney Gavel Order In Court
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Friday marks the end of a week of #LondonLipspeaking bookings, the planning of a potential booking much further afield and a valuable CPD session. #PositiveWorkVibes
A tick in a box indicating happiness
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
When you are waiting in reception for your client and there are plenty of comfy sofas to chose from, but the dramatic within is irresistibly drawn to the 007 James Bond baddie style swivel armchair. #NoWhiteCat #LipspeakingWithSignBooking
A James Bond style chair
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
It’s #Lipreading Awareness Week. Not all words are visible on the lips. #Lipreaders need clues - context, facial gesture, possibly #Fingerspelling to identify what is being said. #Lipspeakers are trained to be more #Lipreadable & enable access. lipreadingawareness.org.uk
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Lipreading Awareness Week | Inclusion Starts With You
Learn how lipreading works and why awareness matters for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The seasons change but #Lipspeaking remains consistent. Kicking off autumn supporting a regular client in #Essex.
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Linus & Snoopy Play in Fall Leaves
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
#Lipspeaking on Saturday. A new hospital building - yet the Deaf person couldn't access the dept independently because it used an intercom (ironically the #Deaf person was consulted abt making this building accessible). How can this be acceptable in 2026?
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South Park Kenny Access Denied Meme
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Natalya D @natalyad.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I don't always succeed, but I do sometimes chip away a little. I'm working on encouraging more deaf people to complain. For NHS I now recommend all comms support fails go as a clinical care complaint as impact on care not discrim/complaint. Cuts past fuckwit layer & less "respond to deflect".
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
‘Deaf patient given wrong jab due to sign language error.’ Many #Deaf people are left unsupported at medical appointments - being told to bring in family to ‘interpret’ is common - or booked #BSL interpreters when they need #Lipspeakers & vice versa. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Deaf patient given wrong jab due to sign language error, report says
An ombudsman report says disabled people are being let down by a lack of accessible communication methods.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It’s a hot day for #Lipspeaking in London so I hope these horses I saw on the way to my job manage to keep cool. #LipspeakingWithHorses
Two horses
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Lipspeaking isn't as easy as it looks! So, taking time out to plan and tailor each encounter is so worth the effort, just like my garden. I love both in equal measure. #CultivatingTrust #GreatSatisfaction #Lipspeaking #Gardening
An English garden
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Gearing up for a hot week with a #Lipspeaking job in Farnborough. Thank heavens for air-con trains. We #Lipspeakers travel wherever we’re needed, whatever the weather. 🥵
A sign for Farnborough
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I am with a regular client, in a regular venue, on a different day - result? Constant mental re-orientarion. #ItIsThursdayRight? #VarietyWithinVariety #LondonLipspeaking
A signpost of the days of the week.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
At the farmers' market this wknd, we harvested more than fresh produce... 😉 The only person who was #Lipreadable to the hard-of hearing farmer was the 'off-duty' #Lipspeaker! Clear communication is always in season. Anyone can make communication easier by following these tips
Tips to make yourself lipreadable 
Shire horses at a market
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
#Lipspeakers don't put all eggs in one basket, nor should service users. We are booked directly, and by various agencies. Search for your #QualifiedLipspeaker on NRCPD; find the one nearest to you, who suits you. Explore your options. Without choice accessibility falls short
A pic that says ‘dong put all your eggs in one basket.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
At the start of a busy week... #ReflectivePractice #Lipspeaking is an absolute joy and a privileged role, especially when the goal for the day is achieved: communication that is clear, accessible and truly empowers participants. #GuessWhere?
A mural in Rochdale. A building in Rochdale Artwork in Rochdale.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
It has been encouraging this week to see #Lipreaders choose the #Lipspeaker they know works best for them. Choice matters. A named lipspeaker can be requested for any occasion. True accessibility means supporting communication choice. #Autonomy #KnowYourRights #Ethical
A red paper person being plucked out of a sea of grey paper people.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
While #Lipspeakers can be booked direct, agencies hold contracts for hospitals, local gov, DWP etc. Most are fine but recently one of us had a shocking experience when an agency refused to tell the #Lipspeaker their fee. When they pressed for it, they were removed from the job👇🏾
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Well, I complied with the instructions on this mornings coffee cup! Work involved a trip on the DLR; a nice easy journey to start the week. #SouthOfTheRiverLipspeaking #MondayVibes #NotTooHot ☀️
A cup of coffee that says Eat Drink Work
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Signalise @signalisecoop.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Government reports, healthcare research, and Deaf people's real experiences all point to the same systemic failures. Across the UK, too many people are still arriving at critical medical appointments only to find no interpreter was booked, or that the support provided doesn't meet their needs.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
If you need to book a #Lipspeaker, you can easily book direct and save yourself inflated and unnecessary agency fees. All qualified #Lipspeakers are registered with NRCPD. Use their search feature to look up lipspeakers in your area and contact them directly. #NRCPD
NRCPD search feature.
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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This summer, we will be hosting a Deaf Role Model talk and Q&A panel for prospective students. The role models that will be sharing their experiences are Kirsty Jade, Fatima Farhan, Jephta Asamoah and Max Fisher.  Stay tuned to learn more about them over the next couple of weeks 👀 #DeafRoleModel
Purple poster introducing four diverse smiling role models; one making a sign-language handshape.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
A couple of us are working away this week. Need a qualified #Lipspeaker? Many of us travel across the UK (& beyond) to provide communication support for meetings, healthcare, education, legal settings, workplaces etc . Don't let distance deter you from finding the purrfect fit.
A cat in a suitcase
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
SEL has expanded & relaunched as the Society of Ethical #Lipspeakers. We’re a small but mighty group of NRCPD-registered lipspeakers with decades of experience. We’re colleagues, coworkers & friends. Over the next few days, we’ll post more about #lipspeaking. Follow & enjoy.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
I spent most of yesterday feeling the lure of the swimming pool's siren call. Early morning swim completed, and hankering sated ..... for now! I love the opportunity for work/life balance that a #LipspeakingJob offers. Back home working online with a regular client now.
Cartoon of a woman diving into a pool.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Back in London again for a #LipspeakingBooking and I spot the GoodYear airship in the practically cloudless sky. I haven't seen this since my childhood. I wonder where it's been all this time! #GoodDay #HasBeenAGoodYearSoFar #ThamesBirdsEyeView
The Goodyear airship in London.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
A hot one today in London. Fortunately only involving one stop on the Victoria Line tube (no air con!) A refreshing dip in a pool nearby is a nice thought, but sadly no longer a public baths. The freestyle will have to wait! #LipseakingWithSign #Westminster #HotHotHot
Swimming baths in London.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Remote jobs have kept me at home recently, so nice to be back #Lipspeaking in central London. So many statues in old London Town.
A statue in a London park.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We’re both #Lipspeaking in London today. It’s a hot one! Stay safe everyone.
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Snoopy So Hot and Sweating
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Reflecting on yesterday's booking where a #Lipreader discovers the #LipspeakingService for the first time. Opening up a world of clear, comprehensible communication, and the subsequent opportunity to contribute is an absolute privilege and joy. #MakingADifference #PositiveVibes
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Co-working together in East London today. Legal with a difference! Every day is a school day with #Lipspeaking. Lots to talk over in our debrief. #LearningTogether
A statue in East London
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
#Lipspeaking on a Sunday? Nope, but we did meet, with our respective other halves, for a leisurely lunch in the historic @ProspectWapping pub. #LondonLunching #ProspectOfWhitby
Pub sign for the Prospect of Whitby Pub sign for the Prospect of Whitby
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Ending the week #Lipspeaking in West London. Now, back to my garden.
A garden view. Cat under a hosta.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The #CuttySark resplendent in the London sky. A nice view as I head home from my two #Lipspeaking jobs today.
The Cutty Sark.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
So after 4 days of being a pedestrian 🚶‍♀️ in Krakow, it will be a prudent measure to remember that today I'm crossing roads in London. I'm certain that the Westminster traffic will be far less patient and accommodating than the Polish traffic! #LipspeakerKeepingEyesPeeled
Someone holding a Polish flag and someone holding an English flag.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
A flying visit to Farnborough to #Lipspeak. Now, my garden is calling. Happy long weekend, peeps.
A sign saying welcome to Farnborough, the birthplace of aviation.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Just the perfect weather to walk between the morning booking and the afternoon booking. #LoveLondon. #LipspeakingDay #TheStrandToWestminster
A London guard on a horse
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Final #Lipspeaking job of the week in a historic #London building which was founded in the 12th century and has this diminutive 17th century statue by its door. Love exploring different places with this job. Enjoy the sunny weekend, folks!

Stone statue of a man
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The #LipspeakingWeek has got off to a great start. A very enjoyable booking supporting a member of staff for their training day at a prestigious London university. I do love a statue with attitude! 😆 #LipspeakingWithSign
A stone statue of a man
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Grabbing my fuel in a tube station cafe before my first #Lipspeaking job of the day.
Coffee cup
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
So, end of the line today - gulp! 😱 Only kidding. Have travelled to the end of the Metropolitan Line, not the end of my #LipspeakingCareer .... although the freelance life does hold many, many challenges! 🥴 #WestLondonLipspeaking
Uxbridge Station
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
My last #LipspeakingDay of the week. Set up, ready to go after my morning coffee, sadly *not* served by a charming grey apron clad cat as suggested by the cafe poster. #FeelingTheDropInTemp #SouthLondonLipspeaking
A poster of a cat serving up coffee
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
When your #Lipspeaker #coworker lives down the road from the job you’ve been #LegalLipspeaking at together, it’s very nice of her rustle up an early dinner at their house.
A side salad.
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Editing in my garden room this morning when I have my eyes on these beauties. #Lipspeaking in London this afternoon. #ADayOfTwoHalves
Tulips
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Society of Ethical Lipspeakers @se-lipspeakers.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Editing in my garden room this morning when I have my eyes on these beauties. #Lipspeaking in London this afternoon. #ADayOfTwoHalves
Tulips
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