I want privacy Rose Ayling-Ellis on difficult GP visits as BSL becomes official language

Rose Ayling-Ellis on British Sign Language in GP appointments

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Rose Ayling-Ellis appeared on BBC News at One o’clock this lunchtime to speak about British Sign Language (BSL) becoming a legally recognised language. The Strictly Come Dancing star gave an example of one of the many barriers deaf people face through a lack of understanding and miscommunication.

 

British Sign Language is on its way to becoming an officially recognised language in England, which will make a huge impact on the deaf community in this country.

The government has claimed they will back the new bill that will legally recognise BSL, which was put forward to be debated in the House of Commons this afternoon.

One of the most high-profile campaigners supporting the bill is Rose, who recently broke down barriers by not only competing on Strictly Come Dancing as its first ever contestant, but also going on to win the show.

Rose and her partner Giovanni Pernice wowed audiences with their incredible chemistry and beautifully choreographed dances.

Like many people in the deaf community, Rose hopes that this change to the law will see BSL become more widely used and promoted.

One example she gave of how it could be more widely used was at the GP surgery, where deaf people can sometimes be forced to bring members of their family along in lieu of an interpreter.

In an interview with BBC’s Jonathan Blake, she said: “If I go to the doctor and there’s no interpreter, it means that I have to bring a family member with me.

“But I don’t want that, I want privacy,” she stated firmly.

British sign language has been an essential communication tool that deaf people have used for hundreds of years, but it currently has no legal status.

Labour MP Rosie Cooper, whose parents are both deaf, has proposed new laws which appear to have a lot of support from the government.

The politician has also praised Rose for increasing awareness during her stint on Strictly

She said: “The timing couldn’t have been better! Rose Ayling-Ellis has brought this incredibly important issue into every living room via TV screens across the country while she conquered Strictly Come Dancing!”

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During the series, Rose and partner Giovanni honoured the deaf community with one of the most memorable television moments of last year.

In their couple’s choice dance to Symphony by Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson, there was a section of the song where the music cut out and the pair danced in silence, so that audiences could get a glimpse into Rose’s world.

During her time on Strictly, Rose cleared up the misconception that deaf people are unable to enjoy music, explaining that her hearing aid allows her to “hear the beat”.

The star also shared how she can “feel vibrations” and “count in her head” in order to keep in time with her partner.

Rose and Giovanni are currently participating in the Strictly Live Tour, where they have been continually voted as the audience favourites night after night.

The Strictly Live Tour kicked off in Birmingham on January 20, with a total of 33 performances scheduled around the country for the coming weeks.

A number of stars have been unable to take part in the tour, most recently including Tilly Ramsay’s partner Nikita Kuzmin, who had to isolate after he tested positive for COVID-19. However, he has now returned to the show.

Tonight, the Strictly Come Dancing live tour continues in the Utilita Arena in Newcastle.

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