Today is World Mental Health Day - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/world-mental-health-day. For 2026, the theme is 'Lived experiences heard: Real voices, real change' - a reminder of the importance of and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health. #StrongerTogether
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The union for British Sign Language translators and interpreters.
A reminder about one of the newer posts on The Nub - 'Beyond Reasonable Adjustments: The Equality Act’s Hidden Gem for Freelancers'? https://bit.ly/44CmQV7 Just right for a read over a brew! #StrongerTogether
Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week - a valuable opportunity to bring us together as a community, and give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share experiences and not feel alone. https://bit.ly/47Sy2Og #StrongerTogether
Minutes from our September branch meeting have been emailed to members today. Have a read and see what the branch has been up to recently! #StrongerTogether
Happy International Lesbian Day! A day to celebrate lesbian culture, history, and diversity. #StrongerTogether
Feel like you could offer some information support to a fellow member? Email tibuddy@nubsli.com and we can set you up as a buddy. Here's some feedback from a member! #StrongerTogether
Do you need to book a BSL/English interpreter? Download our handy checklist to make sure you've got everything covered. https://www.nubsli.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NUBSLI-interpreter-booking-checklist.pdf #StrongerTogether
Today is World Teachers' Day. A huge thank you to all the sign language, interpreting and translating course teachers - we wouldn't be here without you! #StrongerTogether
Today is the start of National Work Life Week - the annual campaign to get both employers and employees talking about wellbeing at work and work-life balance. https://workingfamilies.org.uk/nationalworklifeweek/ #WorkLifeWeek #StrongerTogether
Today is the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, when fascist thugs tried to march through East London, targeting the Jewish community. Division & blame trying to split & weaken communities didn’t work then, & won’t work now. https://togetheroncablestreet.com #StrongerTogether
Our last branch meeting for 2026 will be Thursday 19th Nov 6:30pm online. Details for how to join will be sent out to members soon. We look forward to seeing you there! #StrongerTogether
There is free shipping this weekend on the NUBSLI shop - time to get your NUBSLI branded merchandise and support the Hardship Fund! The free shipping is added automatically for you. https://www.nubsli.com/shop/ #StrongerTogether
Certificates have gone out this week to members who attended our September branch meeting. Don't forget to use them for CPD points! #StrongerTogether
We can send a letter before claim on behalf of NUBSLI members, a really effective method for getting agencies to pay up. Email branch-secretary@nubsli.com or complete the form in the Members' Area of our website. https://nubsli.com/members/request-letter-before-claim-template/ #StrongerTogether
Today is National Poetry Day! This year's theme is 'Wonder'. For more information, have a look at: https://forwardartsfoundation.org/national-poetry-day/poems-and-resources/, or the BSL Poet Laureate information, have a look here: https://bda.org.uk/bsl-poet-laureate/ #StrongerTogether
Happy International Translation Day! https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-translation-day Hooray for our brilliant translator colleagues - thank you for all you do! #StrongerTogether
NUBSLI extends a warm welcome to those who are starting out in our profession, and we encourage TSLI and TSLTs to join us. https://www.nubsli.com/join-us/ #JoinUs #StrongerTogether
As terms start again, we have a calculator which helps you work out how much income you will lose over the course of a year from accepting less money for just one job a week/month, helping you make informed choices. https://nubsli.com/resources/how-much-do-you-stand-to-lose/ #StrongerTogether
NUBSLI is proud to represent TSLT and RSLT colleagues alongside TSLI and RSLI. nubsli.com/join-us/ #JoinUs #StrongerTogether
Today is the International Day of Sign Languages. Many congratulations this year to the World Federation of the Deaf on their 75th Anniversary! https://www.un.org/en/observances/sign-languages-day #StrongerTogether
Last week, NUBSLI were at the TUC Congress @TUC.org.uk in Brighton talking to attendees about Video Relay Services, and the appropriate use of VRS and face to face interpreters. #StrongerTogether
Today is the International Day of Peace. This year's theme is 'Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day' - there are 10 practical actions for peace here: https://www.un.org/en/actnow/ten-actions-peaceful-world #StrongerTogether #PeaceDay
Today is the start of the International Week of Deaf People - A week of celebration, awareness, and action declaring deaf people's human rights. There is more information here from the World Federation of the Deaf: https://wfdeaf.org/international-week-of-deaf-people-2026/ #StrongerTogether
Wishing those observing a peaceful and meaningful Yom Kippur. G’mar Chatimah Tova! #StrongerTogether
As the political party conference season is well underway, a massive thank you to all the BSL interpreters and translators working at the conferences across the UK. #StrongerTogether
NUBSLI have been at the TUC Congress in Brighton this week - see what we have been doing to represent the interpreting profession!@TUC.org.uk #StrongerTogether
Thank you everyone who came to the branch meeting last night - certificates will follow soon. #StrongerTogether
A reminder for members that our September branch meeting is tonight! Find out how we have been supporting members over the summer, and what is next. See you online at 7pm! #StrongerTogether
Have you seen The Nub on the NUBSLI website? Our most recent post is about how to check if an interpreting organisation is genuine - https://www.nubsli.com/nub-posts/how-to-check-an-interpreting-agency-platform-or-booking-service-is-a-legitimate-service/ #StrongerTogether