Working with deaf people for equality
Bexley Deaf Centre is proud to have served the local Deaf and Hard of Hearing community for over 30 years.
Our Services
Our services have been designed alongside the Deaf and Hard Of Hearing communities in Bexley. These services are monitored and are constantly adapting to ensure they meet the outcomes, needs and expectations of these communities. Our aim is to promote accessibility, thereby creating a more inclusive society.
Welcome to the Bexley Deaf Centre
Serving the local deaf community in Bexley and the surrounding areas, our services are accessed on average, over 11,000 times every year. More than 50% of our staff, trustees and volunteers are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. We are now one of the busiest centres in South East London for teaching British Sign Language.
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Our community impact
People helped with their hearing aids
Students learning British Sign Language levels 1 & 2
hours of employment support to 7 clients
We offer a wide range of services and we strive to make a positive impact in all areas of the deaf community. View our full impact report to see all our work.
We teach British Sign Language courses
We teach Level 1,2, and 3 British Sign Language courses. View each course to find out more.
BSL Level 1
This beginner-friendly course is perfect for anyone eager to start their journey into British Sign Language (BSL).
BSL Level 1 info
BSL Level 2
The BSL Level 2 course is designed for learners who already have a foundational grasp of British Sign Language.
BSL Level 2 info
BSL Level 3
This course is designed to prepare learners to communicate confidently in British Sign Language at Level 3.
BSL Level 3 infoScheduled British Sign Language Courses
Introduction To BSL
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Sign Taster
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BSL Level 1
90 Hours
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Starting Sept – Dates tbc
Sign taster session
Not quite ready for a full BSL course? we offer a 2-hour one off sign taster session. This is where students will learn basic sign language, a little bit of deaf history and culture.
Contact for sign tasterBexley Deaf Centre FAQ’s
Please contact us if none of the items here answer your query, we'd be happy to chat.
Bexley Deaf Centre FAQ's
Please contact us if none of the items here answer your query, we'd be happy to chat.
01. Where are you based?
We are based at 5 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, London, DA7 4EZ
02. Do you teach British Sign Language?
Yes we teach British Sign Language Levels 1,2, and 3. We also offer a 2 hour sign taster session as well as a 5 week introduction to BSL course.
03. Can you help me with my hearing aid?
At Bexley Deaf Centre, we work alongside Queen Mary’s Hospital, Lewisham Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Guys & St Thomas’ Hospital who provide us with batteries and tubing. This allows us to provide maintenance support for your hearing aid on their behalf. If you were prescribed a hearing aid from any of these locations, Bexley Deaf Centre is here to help you maintain your hearing aid, re-tube it and provide you with batteries.
04. We're an organisation do you help with training?
Yes, if you’re looking to support your Deaf or Hard of Hearing workforce, looking to employ a deaf or hard of hearing person or just want to provide valuable CPD for your workforce, then please get in touch.
05. Do you help Deaf people with employment support?
Yes, our Employment Support service offers 1-2-1 support to help you secure the right job for you. Please visit our job support page.
Get in touch
Please get in touch with us about any of the services we offer or if you would like to work together.
Bexley Deaf Centre
5 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath,
DA7 4EZ