We all know what it’s like to feel lonely, but did you know that two out of three people with deafness feel socially isolated? We are holding two open days on the 12th and 18th September from 11:30 – 14:00, where you can learn about how to become a befriender, training you will receive such as deaf awareness and befriending …
Yesterday we were delighted to see our boutique charity shop reopen in South Queensferry. The shop that is managed and run by a dedicated group of volunteers was fitfully reopened by one of our longest servicing volunteers and book enthusiast, Jim. With customers queuing to get in, we would like to wish the shop every success. If you have a …
This summer The Conservation Volunteers and Deaf Action are teaming up to offer Young People a fun packed Young Explorers summer programme. Running every Wednesday 10:00 – 16:00 from the 11th July. Bring your own picnic and meet at the venue if you want to join in the fun! 11th July – Kinneil Estate Bo’ness (West) Tour of house Visit museum …
On Friday the 8th June, Deaf Action will be hosting an event for current and new volunteers at our charity shop in Kirkcaldy. You will get the chance to meet some of our existing volunteers and learn about how to become a volunteer, the training you will receive and the rewarding experience of giving back to your local community. People …
Do you sometimes feel left out of conversations and miss things? Would you like to meet other people with hearing loss to share your experience? The City of Edinburgh Council are offering a free 6 weeks course to provide information, skills and confidence to help you manage your hearing loss better. Different topics such as dealing with hearing aids, lipreading, …
Here at Deaf Action we are delighted to announce that we have received a fantastic £125,977 grant from the Improving Lives Big Lottery Fund. Our Youth Service at Deaf Action allows young people affected by deafness, aged between 10 -18 and living in the Edinburgh & Lothians, Fife & Borders the chance to develop their communication skills, grow friendships outside …
During the month of May, our Employability Service at Deaf Action will be running a number of workshops in Edinburgh. Designed for Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users, the workshops will all be delivered in BSL. Interview Skills Wednesday 02/05/2018 13:00 – 16:00 • How to prepare for an interview • Different types of interviews • How to answer common …
Midlothian Community Hospital in Bonnyrigg are now offering hearing aid repair clinics every Monday. For more information please call Audiology on 0131 536 1637 and ask for a Midlothian clinic appointment
Aberdeenshire Council, RNIB Scotland, Deaf Action and Deaf Blind Scotland are pleased to launch the Sensory Loss Training Programme. Designed to offer specialist and innovative training to support people within organisations to have a better understanding of employing and retaining staff with sensory loss. Delegates will have an opportunity to attend specialist workshops delivered by organisations working in the sensory …
Deaf Action’s Youth Service has been selected to go forward for #ChooseYouthWork A city wide project grant scheme in Edinburgh, that allows anyone aged 11-15 with a Young Scot Card the opportunity to vote for where they think the money should be spent. Voting is now open here between the 5th March – 16th March. Our Youth Service at Deaf …