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Volunteer profile: Jackie
MSDP is a charity and we rely on our volunteers to help us run various aspects of our work. One of our volunteers is Jackie Barrow, who joined us in 2022. Jackie was born Deaf to hearing parents and uses speech, but also uses some BSL. Jackie finds it hard sometimes to understand what people…
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Stop Loan Sharks
What is a loan shark? Loan sharks’ are people who lend money without permission. This is against the law. The loan shark may be someone you know, like a friend of a friend or someone you meet at the pub. They are often very friendly, but that can change very quickly. They could pressure you to repay,…
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RED Caravan exhibition of Liverpool memorabilia
In October 2022 we were pleased to welcome the RED Caravan to MSDP. The RED Caravan was created by Emma Case and is part of The RED Archive, which is a collection of photographs and stories from Liverpool football fans.
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Promoting better healthcare for Deaf people
Our focus on improving healthcare access and experience for Deaf individuals has led to several impactful initiatives. By working closely with health service providers and the Deaf community, we’ve highlighted challenges and driven positive changes.
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Improving health & wellbeing in our community
This year, our initiatives have significantly enhanced the health and wellbeing of our community. Through collaborations with various partners and the introduction of new programs, we’ve provided critical support and information to our service users.
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Profile: Stuart McGibbon
We work with some fantastic people at MSDP, and for this impact report we would like to highlight Stuart our Rehabilitation Officer, for his exceptional service and dedication. Stuart’s commitment to understanding and supporting our clients’ needs exemplifies our charity’s mission and values, making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. The…
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Developing our staff
Investing in our staff is crucial to enhancing service user experiences and making our charity an excellent place to work. This year, we have focused on professional development, infrastructure improvement, and performance optimisation. Apprenticeships Level 7 Apprenticeships commenced last year with our CEO enrolling on a course through Liverpool John Moores University, and our Finance…
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VOLA grant to upgrade our IT room
In Summer 2023 we were awarded £8,295 from the VOLA Consortium, as part of the the Digital Connectivity for Local Community Facilities Project. VOLA has been appointed by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) to manage the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in the local area, and we were very grateful to them for awarding…
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Rose Ayling-Ellis and Rosie Cooper visit MSDP
In February, Strictly Come Dancing and Eastenders star Rose Ayling-Ellis and former MP Rosie Cooper brought a film crew to the Deaf centre for Rose’s BBC documentary Signs for Change. The film crew at the BBC wanted extras in the background, but we offered to bring her in while the community were in so it…
