Contact our team today to find out more about our activities and services for the D/deaf community and how we can help in the Wigan borough.
Open access public services
Through review of desk-top data indicative of need (from Bolton Council and NHS partners, British Deaf Association, Nomis, the Office for National Statistics, SignHealth and other sources), accessible focus groups, surveys and on-going dialogue with Deaf, deafened and hard-of-hearing people passing through our building and/or the outreach bases we use, Bolton Deaf Society regularly reviews its service offer in Wigan to ensure response to and positive impact on need. Services currently include:
Meet the Team
You can contact us directly through text, WhatsApp or BSL FaceTime on 07543 221 800
The staff members listed below faciliates services in the borough of Wigan.
Erika Lever-Hogg
Advocate & Safeguarding Lead
I am a qualified advocate and I teach basic BSL, I have been working here at BDS since 2021.
As a Deaf person, I have lived experience of the barriers the Deaf community face and am therefore able to empathise and help Deaf clients overcome these obstacles. I have a degree in Deaf studies. I love making a difference to people’s lives and having a positive impact on their well-being. I have a passion for helping the Deaf community overcome the everyday barriers we face.
Fluent in BSL.
Michael Stead
Advocacy Lead & Employment and Enterprise Adviser: Senior Management
I am the Accessible Information and Advocacy Service Lead and Employment and Enterprise Adviser who has been working in the Deaf Community for over 20 years. I have been actively working to break down barriers and ensure Deaf people’s voices are heard within their community. Being Deaf, I have lived in experience and strong passion to ensure Deaf people are treated equally. I have a degree in Deaf studies and NVQ5 in Health and Social Care. I love being involved in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, paddleboarding and rock climbing.
Fluent in BSL.
Stephanie Hall
Advocate
I am a qualified advocate and I teach basic BSL, I have been working here at BDS since 2025. As a Deaf person, I have lived experience of the barriers the Deaf community face and am therefore able to empathise and help Deaf clients overcome these obstacles. I love making a difference to people’s lives and empowering them to make a difference within their local community to make it accessible for Deaf people. Fluent in BSL.