Youth Club

20-04-2021

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Youth Club Supporting young deaf people Click for BSL Video Our youth club supports young deaf people at every stage of their development, helping them build confidence and shape their future. Are you deaf and aged 10-18? Join our youth club to build your confidence, meet new friends, and share experiences with other young deaf people. We provide a wide ...
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Home rental advice – Safe & Sound

01-03-2021

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Safe & Sound Supporting landlords and deaf tenants Click for BSL Video Safe & Sound offers Scottish landlords and deaf tenants equal access to information and advice on the property rental market. Know your rights as a tenant Our BSL videos make information around property rental accessible for deaf people. Get guidance on deposits, and what to do in the ...
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Family BSL course

13-01-2021

BSL Courses

Family BSL course Would your family benefit from learning sign language? Our grant funded Family BSL courses are an inclusive and multi-generational way to learn BSL. Taught by experienced deaf tutors, you will learn enough vocabulary and grammar to have basic conversations, identify and understand everyday signs and create a strong foundation for future learning. The aim of these classes ...
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Advice line

20-10-2020

Advice Line

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Advice Line Click for BSL Video Click for ISL Video Deaf Action have been working in partnership with deafPLUS to launch Advice Line for Scotland and Northern Ireland What is Advice Line? Advice Line is a free to use service for anyone who is deaf* to get advice on a range of topics from a trained advisor who is a native ...
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Booking communication support in Scotland

30-06-2020

BSL/English Interpreters

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Booking communication support For bookings in Scotland To book a BSL interpreter or any other communication support in Scotland, please fill out the booking form below. If you are looking for communication support in the South of England, please click here. Request our communication services SCOTLAND I would like to book a I would like to book a British Sign ...
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Media

29-06-2020

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Media Enquiries Click for BSL Video Our team can provide you with the following: • Expert opinion and comment • Real life stories and personal testimonies • High resolution images • Facts and figures   Guidelines for use of our logo If you wish to reproduce our logo please ask our permission first.   Media contacts can get in touch ...
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City of Edinburgh Council information in BSL

28-06-2020

City of Edinburgh Council information in BSL City of Edinburgh Council Coronavirus updates (British Sign Language): Financial support available for people of Edinburgh (British Sign Language): Handy guide keeps you updated on service changes (British Sign Language) Action plan drawn up for safer walking and cycling (British Sign Language): Getting help if you or someone is at risk from harm ...
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NHS Inform Advice

NHS Inform Advice Information and advice surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) from NHS and Scottish Government. If you have any questions or need advice, please get in touch.
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Deaf Action BSL information clips

Deaf Action, Making the Difference
Deaf Action BSL information clips Deaf Action is committed to keeping the Deaf community informed regarding the current advice surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19). We will be updating this page regularly with information about what is announced in the news, what Deaf Action are doing during the outbreak, information about the social clubs who use our building as well as advice on ...
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Service updates during COVID-19 outbreak

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Service updates during COVID-19 outbreak As the nation battles the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, we are determined to be there for the Deaf community, providing access to information and  continuing to offer essential services . Please find updates to our services below by region. Aberdeenshire Hearing Support Service  Drop-Ins: Our regular drop-ins at Banchory, Banff, Ellon, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Inverurie, Peterhead & ...
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