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The 999 BSL and Emergency Video Relay Service (EVRS) and how it works

How to understand 999 BSL and EVRS: Learn about British Sign Language and Emergency Video Relay Services for accessible emergency help.

Written by Andy

999 BSL is an Emergency Video Relay Service that helps British Sign Language (BSL) users to contact the emergency services through a BSL interpreter.

It’s super easy to use, just download the app, once downloaded open the 999 BSL app and hit the red button. A British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter will appear on the screen. The BSL interpreter will dial 999 and relay the conversation. It doesn’t use any mobile data and you won’t be charged a penny.

For more information on how this works go to the 999 BSL website:


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