Manchester Deaf Centre

BSL-accessible English and Maths classes

17 November 2024

27th November 2024 Are you interested in improving your English or Maths skills? We run classes here at MDC which are fully deaf-accessible and supported by BSL interpreters. You will be supported to learn in a relaxed environment at your own individual level. New courses will be starting

Future Deaf Teachers Pathway Course

17 November 2024

27th November 2024 Are you: deaf? aged 19 or over? considering career options? Have you considered a career in teaching? There is currently a shortage of experienced and qualified deaf BSL teachers. Demand for BSL tuition is growing following the BSL Act 2022, and the government’s decision

Pre-employment skills course

17 August 2024

August 2024 MDC is working in partnership with the organisation Breakthrough UK to deliver a deaf-accessible pre-employment skills course, starting in September. The course is available to people aged 18 or over who live in Manchester, Salford, Stockport or Trafford. The course is 6-hours

Free deaf-accessible skills training courses for work in the fitness industry

17 August 2024

August 2024 Are you D/deaf, deafened or hard of hearing? Are you interested in work in the fitness industry as a gym instructor, personal trainer or a filmmaker? Would you like to remove barriers so that all deaf people can access sports and leisure facilities? We are sharing this

Employability / Job Club reminder

2 April 2024

A gentle reminder that the drop-in Job Club on Tuesdays has been replaced with 1:1 appointments. If you'd like an appointment with one of our advisors, please contact waite@manchesterdeafcentre.com Alternatively, you can contact an advisor directly: Dipti is available Mondays, Wednesdays and

Deaf-accessible driving theory course update

9 February 2024

Our driving theory course, which started in September 2023, has been very popular. The class is taught in BSL. It runs every Thursday from 12pm to 4pm at Manchester Deaf Centre. We will be providing some new start dates soon, so let us know if you are interested. Please note: the course is

New vacancies at MDC August 2023

11 August 2023

If you are interested in working at Manchester Deaf Centre in the three roles now available in August 2023 please check the following details and get in touch: MDC: Full time Office Manager. Application deadline – Wednesday 23rd d August 2023 5pm Download full details here:

MDC Job Club providing deaf aware feedback for job centres in Greater Manchester

11 December 2022

Staff from Salford Jobcentre Plus visited our Job Club recently to ask D/deaf people about their experiences in accessing Jobcentre services, for example: appointments with DWP advisors, claiming universal credit, etc. They will be visiting MDC once a month, starting in January 2023. This work is

Celebrating busy bee artist and role model Glen Palin

20 October 2022

Our WAITE employment team would like to celebrate the achievements of our client, Glen Palin. Glen is an artist. He has become known for his fascinating work, which incorporates the Manchester Bee image into pieces which are inspired by his experiences of being in our city. Glen has been supported

New IT skills course starts 13th September

14 August 2022

Are you a beginner or looking to build your confidence and skills using digital devices such as a mobile phone, tablet or laptop? The WEA is running this course at Manchester Deaf Centre. It will be supported throughout by BSL interpreters. There will be two sessions per week for 10 weeks starting

New Step into Digital Course with BSL Interpreters starts 24 May

24 April 2022

Are you a beginner or looking to build your confidence and skills using digital devices such as a mobile phone, tablet or laptop? The WEA is running this course at Manchester Deaf Centre. There will be two sessions per week for 10 weeks starting 24th May 2022. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am to 3pm.

Update on the DEN project for men who have been involved in the justice system

24 April 2022

Our DEN project is now underway. The DEN is a support group for Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing men who have previously been involved with the criminal justice system or in prison and are struggling to find work or social support networks. We have been having monthly cafe meet ups near the Deaf

Children and Young People Service update

18 January 2022

As we emerge from what we hope was the worst of the Coronavirus pandemic, MDC are taking time to refresh and deepen our understanding of the most pressing issues, needs and priorities for hard of hearing, D/deaf and deafened children and young people – and for children of Deaf adults and siblings –

New Growing Green Futures workshops from 5th January 2022

15 December 2021

The Growing Green Futures programme is for participants who are deaf/hard of hearing, unemployed, over 18, and who live in Greater Manchester. It aims to equip people for employment and volunteering in conservation and countryside work. Workshops for employment skills will take place at MDC, with

DEN support group for D/deaf male ex-offenders: call for interest

25 November 2021

Manchester Deaf Centre has set up a mutual support group for d/Deaf male ex-offenders. This support group is being set up together with CMS and funding from the Movember Foundation. It follows a pilot mutual support group for d/Deaf ex-offenders in Lancashire. Who is it for? 18+ Males who are:

Manchester Deaf Centre needs a Chair!

10 November 2021

Do you have: Good leadership skills? Experience in chairing meetings in your professional or personal life Ability to formulate strategic plans, goals and objectives? Skills in motivating, and enthusing others, as well as promoting team working? Are you d/Deaf, hard of hearing, deafened, or a

Job Club drop in

8 November 2021

The Job Club is now open every Tuesday 10am to 1pm in Meeting Room 2 at Manchester Deaf Centre. Employment Advisers Dipti and Anna are available to provide support with job searches, CVs, applications and employment questions. This is a drop in so you don’t need to book. Good news from job

Growing Green Futures

27 August 2021

Our new project, Growing Green Futures, is starting soon. Are you interested in working in green outdoor areas? Would you like to learn about conservation, woodland management, and biodiversity? This project is for you. To take part you must be: 18 years or older Living in Greater Manchester

Job Club re-opening

27 August 2021

We are pleased to announce that Job Club at Manchester Deaf Centre is re-opening weekly: Drop In: Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm, starting from Tuesday 14th September. This is a drop-in session. Employment advisers Dipti and Anna will be on hand to support you with job searches, CVs and other

Access To Work Training for Employers

27 August 2021

Are you involved in recruiting staff? Would you like to employ a deaf or hard of hearing person, but you feel uncertain about how this would work in practice? Maybe you are asking yourself questions, for example: How can the person do this job if they cannot use the telephone to communicate with

Get On project update

27 August 2021

In 2020, Manchester Deaf Centre secured funding from The Prince's Trust for an exciting FREE new project ‘Get On’. 18 amazing young people from Manchester, Bolton, Salford, and Stockport have joined the 12-month project and we are already halfway through! ‘Get On’ includes social activities,

Meet Lauren Feeney, our new ‘I Can’ Project Co-ordinator and Youth Engagement officer

23 June 2021

We are delighted to welcome Lauren back to our staff team. Lauren has previously worked as a Youth Worker with our D.A.V.E. project and play scheme. She will be heading up our new ‘I Can’ youth project. Here is Lauren telling Annie, our Operations Manager, a little bit about herself and her plans

Employment, Training and Enterprise is face-to face again

24 May 2021

At last, WEA Maths Course clients are back at the Deaf Centre face-to-face! Everyone is excited to be back. Participants will receive an accredited certificate at the end of the course. Don’t forget, the Employment Service is open and taking bookings for appointments. Please contact us if you need

Get On! Manchester Deaf Centre Prince’s Trust project update

24 May 2021

Get Moving! Get Ready! Get Ahead! Our new project Get On! has got off to a great start. 18 young people have already registered and are now active in the Get Moving! phase of the project. The project includes motivational activities with things to do at home, mentoring, job and career guidance and

Job vacancy – BSL Befriender

24 May 2021

This job vacancy is advertised on behalf of Tina Kirwin-McGinley from the Manchester Sensory Support Service. Tina explains the job details below. If you are interested in this position but need help applying or if you do not currently have a DBS certificate, please contact our WAITE team. Our

What's New

Click on the titles below for more details:

BSL-accessible English and Maths classes

Future Deaf Teachers Pathway Course

Pre-employment skills course

Free deaf-accessible skills training courses for work in the fitness industry

Employability / Job Club reminder

Deaf-accessible driving theory course update

New vacancies at MDC August 2023

MDC Job Club providing deaf aware feedback for job centres in Greater Manchester

Celebrating busy bee artist and role model Glen Palin

New IT skills course starts 13th September

New Step into Digital Course with BSL Interpreters starts 24 May

Update on the DEN project for men who have been involved in the justice system

Children and Young People Service update

New Growing Green Futures workshops from 5th January 2022

DEN support group for D/deaf male ex-offenders: call for interest

Manchester Deaf Centre needs a Chair!

Job Club drop in

Growing Green Futures

Job Club re-opening

Access To Work Training for Employers

Get On project update

Meet Lauren Feeney, our new ‘I Can’ Project Co-ordinator and Youth Engagement officer

Employment, Training and Enterprise is face-to face again

Get On! Manchester Deaf Centre Prince’s Trust project update

Job vacancy – BSL Befriender

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