BID Services

03/06/2026

We’re Hiring! Chief Executive Officer 🔎

BID Services is looking for a new CEO to lead us into an exciting next chapter.

We’re a national charity supporting people who are deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired or living with dual sensory loss. We’re looking for a strategic, values‑driven leader who can inspire our teams, shape our future, and help us make an even bigger impact.

We’re looking for someone who can:
- Lead and inspire our staff
- Turn strategy into action and ensure high quality services
- Oversee financial sustainability, income generation and growth
- Act as the public face of BID Services and influence national conversations
- Lead on governance, risk, safeguarding and compliance

Additional requirements:
- Midlands based 3 days a week

Find out more and apply:
https://bidservicesceo.org.uk/

If you wish to have any discussions before applying for the role, please contact Amelia Lee at our recruitment partner, Charity People: [email protected].

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 25th June

28/05/2026

Are you a deaf BSL user? Want to learn how to drive and need support with driving theory in BSL? 🚦

We are collecting information and want to know how many people are interested in a service like this.

Please let us know where you are based in the comments below and if you would prefer to be taught in-person or happy with remote learning!

Important: we are not guaranteeing these workshops, at the moment this is only research 🙂

If you need general support, please contact us! https://www.bid.org.uk/contact-us/

27/05/2026

We have just relaunched our Children and Young People's Service (CYP) for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Sensory Services and it was a great success!

They had a great morning at Soft Touch Arts, meeting up with families for a chat, some fun activities and enjoying the beautiful sunny weather.

The team are now busy planning their summer activities! ☀️

A big thanks to Soft Touch Arts for their kind support and letting us have a space in their café!

If you want to learn more about the CYP Service, please visit our website https://www.bid.org.uk/services/llr-children-and-young-peoples-services/

22/05/2026

It's been a whole week since the start of DeafEXPO! Have a read through our first time exhibiting at a national event ⬇️

It’s been one week since the start of DeafEXPO in Birmingham! Couldn’t make it? Take a look and see what we got up to.

21/05/2026

Our Training Officer, Jet, attended the DFN Project Search HQ Conference recently to deliver an Introduction to BSL (British Sign Language) for the attendees and we've been told it was a fantastic session!

Jet has always been passionate about breaking down barriers for deaf people, raising awareness around Deaf culture and teaching people simple ways to improve communication and inclusion.

His corporate training sessions and BSL classes are always engaging and he's an absolute pro at finding ways to connect with an audience & his students to help build their confidence. His gestures and facial expressions alone are often enough to convey a message without you even knowing a single sign!

If your corporate goal this year is to improve your organisation's accessibility and inclusion for deaf and hard of hearing people, then do not hesitate to get in touch with us to learn about the training we offer (follow the link below).

If you fancy gaining qualifications in BSL level 2 or 3, we have listed new dates starting in September this year!

➡️ https://www.bid.org.uk/all-training/
📧 [email protected]

Such fantastic photos taken by the event's photographer 📸

16/05/2026

Our Saturday team at DeafEXPO! It’s been an extremely busy morning and we’re really glad so many of you have stopped by to chat to us 😀

Remember, we’re here until 5pm today! Stall no.435

15/05/2026

Are you attending DeafEXPO today or tomorrow? Come and chat to us at stall no.435 between 9:30am - 5pm! 😀

15/05/2026

Our Friday team at DeafEXPO! 🙌 we are at the NEC in Birmingham until 5pm today and will be back tomorrow (Saturday 16th) from 9:30am - 5pm. Make sure you pop along and say hi! We are stall no.435!

Come and learn about the services we have to offer across the West Midlands, Leeds, Lincolnshire, Cumbria, Northumberland, Milton Keynes and Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland for people who are deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind! 😀

Can't make it to the event? You can still get in touch with us to learn what's on offer in your area! https://www.bid.org.uk/contact-us/

Lincolnshire Sensory Services
Milton Keynes Sensory Services
Leeds Sensory Services
Lincolnshire Sensory Services
Northumberland Sensory Services - BID Services
Cumbria Deaf and Hearing Loss Services
BID Services - West Midlands

14/05/2026

What a busy day! We are now officially all set up for DeafEXPO tomorrow and Saturday 😀

We are at stand no.435, so come and see us between 9:30am - 5pm on both days (and maybe grab a tote bag, pen and trolley token?) 🤷‍♀️

We can’t wait to meet all of you and share more about all of our wonderful services for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people!

Special thanks to Lisa and Georgia for setting up today ⭐️

BID Services - West Midlands
Northumberland Sensory Services - BID Services
Leeds Sensory Services
Cumbria Deaf and Hearing Loss Services
Milton Keynes Sensory Services
Lincolnshire Sensory Services

12/05/2026

Our teams are getting very excited to meet you all at DeafEXPO this weekend!

We will be at stall #435 on Friday 15th May and Saturday 16th May between 9:30am - 5pm. A great opportunity to come and learn about the services we have available for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind!

📍 National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us! https://www.bid.org.uk/contact-us/

BID Services - West Midlands,
Northumberland Sensory Services - BID Services,
Milton Keynes Sensory Services,
Lincolnshire Sensory Services,
Leeds Sensory Services,
Cumbria Deaf and Hearing Loss Services