Revisiting the interpreting landscape in Scotland

16-02-2023

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Click for BSL As a deaf professional, I had worked for more than 25 years across deaf services in England, and had often looked with envy at developments in Scotland. With the BSL Act to recognise my language, and the Scottish Government stating their desire for the country to be the ‘best place for BSL users to live, work, visit ...

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Blackwood Bar opens as warm space

27-01-2023

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Women in green black apron using espresso machine to make coffee

The Blackwood Bar is now open as a warm space. With the cost of living  on the the rise, we understand that winter can be challenging, with people finding it harder to pay bills. To help our community during this time, we are now open as a warm space. Join us at the Blackwood Bar for free hot drinks and toasties …

Easthill Care Home featured in BBC series, ‘See Hear’

25-01-2023

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Easthill Home for Deaf People, operated by Deaf Action, recently featured in the BBC’s See Hear, a programme focusing on issues facing the deaf community.   The episode explored the residential care options that are currently available for elderly deaf people in the UK. As highlighted in the episode, Easthill is currently the only care home for deaf BSL users in …

CQC awards good rating to Easthill Home for Deaf People

19-01-2023

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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded our care home on the Isle of Wight an overall rating of ‘Good’ across all our services.   Easthill Home for Deaf People is the only residential care home for deaf BSL users in the UK, ensuring our residents can access information in their preferred language. Easthill has operated for over 50 years and …