For the last two years, MSDP has been raising funds to provide interpreters at funerals for Deaf community members and their families. So far, the fund has helped cover interpreting costs for 13 funerals. An interpreter costs £125 per funeral, so the fund plays an important role in helping Deaf people access communication and fully take part…

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In 2025 we were very pleased to be nominated as one of the Soroptimist International Liverpool’s Charities of the Year. The SI President Pat Perkins is passionate about supporting the Deaf community and continues to join forces with MSDP to make a difference. You can read more about Pat, and her personal connection to the…

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We were delighted to attend the Commitment to Carers Conference, hosted by Wirral Carers Alliance at the Floral Pavilion on Wednesday 11th June 2025. The event formed part of Carers UK’s 60th anniversary celebrations, with the themes of Empowered, Connected and Equality reflected throughout the day.  The conference offered a fantastic opportunity to connect with…

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Liverpool Football Club kindly donated 20 tickets to MSDP, to enable members of the Deaf community to attend the Legend Football Match on Saturday 22nd March. Due significant interest, LFC increased to number of tickets to 45. Everyone really enjoyed the match, and the feedback has been fantastic. The group signed You’ll Never Walk Alone,…

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In November 2024, Jo Parr (CEO) attended an event at Liverpool City Football Club to celebrate Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Apprenticeship Levy.  As a charity, funding for training is limited, so we were delighted when Liverpool Football Club approved our request to fund apprenticeships under the Levy Transfer Scheme. This funding is transforming our…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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