On Sunday 30 March, our Statutory Operations Manager, Matthew Fenlon, was invited to BBC Radio Scotland’s Sunday Morning programme with Tony Kearney.
The programme looked back on the recent series by Rose Ayling-Ellis, Old Hands New Tricks, and discussed the very important topic of isolation and loneliness affecting the deaf and hard of hearing communities.
You can watch the interview below and also access the written transcription here.
If you, or anyone you know who is deaf or hard of hearing, and are experiencing loneliness or isolation, we have a range of services that could help, from counselling and befriending services, to various social groups and support services. For more information, please get in touch at admin@deafaction.org
As mentioned in the programme, Deaf Action manages one of only two care homes in the UK that specialise in supporting deaf BSL users. To find out more about Easthill Home for Deaf People, please visit our webpage here.
And finally, thank you to Megan, our in-house BSL/English interpreter for making this interview accessible. If you or your organisation require interpreting or communication services, our team are always at hand.
For more information on how Deaf Action can help you have a look at our Services. Or if you would like to help support our community you can check out the various ways to Get Involved.