British Sign Language (BSL)

British Sign Language (BSL) is the language used by some deaf people and people who have a hearing impairment.

BSL video relay service

AA Global provide our BSL interpretation service. You can request a video call back from a member of our customer service team with a BSL interpreter. You can find out how to do this on our BSL video relay service webpage.

SMS text service for Deaf people or those who have a hearing impairment

You can use SMS text messaging to contact us about Council Tax or benefits.

Send a text to 07984 404029 including your name, address and details of your enquiry. For example: 'John Smith, 12 Green Street. What date do I need to pay my Council Tax?'

Other helpful information

BSL websites and resources that you might find useful are:

  • British Deaf Association - an organisation that promotes sign language and Deaf issues.
  • ITV's Signed Stories - story books for children signed in BSL with subtitles.
  • Signed BBC iPlayer programmes - includes programmes created specifically for Deaf people, like See Hear, and BSL sign-interpreted version of mainstream BBC programmes.
  • BSL Zone - television programmes made in British Sign Language by Deaf people for Deaf people.