Clear Masks For All – Share Your Experiences

20-07-2020

Clear Masks

 Since we last updated you on our Clear Masks for All campaign, our supporters have contacted their MSPs (you can still do this online via our last blog post) and the issue has also been raised in an oral question to the First Minister. It’s a promising update, and we’re monitoring things closely as we continue to work with other …

BSL Health & Wellbeing Support

16-07-2020

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Here for you We offer Health & Wellbeing Support, including  deaf counselling services, because know how difficult it can be to look after your mind and body – and even more so during the coronavirus pandemic. You might be feeling lonely, anxious, frustrated, or maybe you are feeling worried about your finances or work. Remember it is ok to feel …

Clear Face Masks for All – Update

07-07-2020

Clear Masks

Update on Deaf Action’s campaign from Philip Gerrard, CEO Back in May, Deaf Action was featured on BBC Breakfast, where we shared our concerns around what the use of face masks can mean for deaf people – especially those who rely on lipreading and facial expressions to communicate. Now, on Friday, a new rule comes into place that sees them …

New online Befriending Service throughout Scotland

11-06-2020

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We know how lonely it can feel at any age being at home during the Coronavirus pandemic. That is why at Deaf Action we have created a new online Befriending Service for Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults living in Scotland.   Need to chat? If you or someone you know could do with a friendly face to chat to, …

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28-05-2020

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News Latest news Join the book hunt for the Brennan Library 8 April 2024 Celebrating Sign Language Week 2024  18 March 2024 Arts funding restored in Scotland – what we hope it means for Edinburgh Deaf Festival 22 December 2023 Edinburgh Deaf Festival is at risk due to funding decision 10 December 2023 Christmas and New Year opening hours 9 December 2023 ...

Deaf friendly face masks for all!

20-05-2020

Clear Masks

The increasingly widespread use of face masks during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is presenting significant challenges for deaf and hard of hearing people who rely on non-verbal cues, facial expressions and lip reading to communicate. With the government making recommendations that face masks and face coverings are worn as lock-down is relaxed, it is worried that deaf people will struggle …

Help Deaf Action win £1,000

19-05-2020

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Nominate Deaf Action and help us win £1,000 from Movement for Good award to go towards deaf friendly face masks! The increasingly widespread use of face masks during the (Coronavirus COVID-19) is presenting significant challenges for deaf people who rely on non-verbal cues, facial expressions and lip reading to communicate. Philip Gerrard CEO at Deaf Action says: ‘Deaf Action is …

Website Survey

12-05-2020

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We want your feedback! Here at Deaf Action we are doing a review of our current website and would love to get your thoughts! The survey should only take approx. 5 minutes and can be found here  

Make a donation this Giving Tuesday

05-05-2020

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Donate to Deaf Action

What is Giving Tuesday? #GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that this year is taking place on 5th May 2020. It’s a chance to come together and help make a difference to charity. By donating to Deaf Action, no matter what size will help make a difference for deaf people around Scotland! £5.00 can go towards a …

Employability Service to discontinue

03-05-2020

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Impact Report 2018/19

After a very successful four years, it is with great regret that we announce Deaf Action’s Employability Service will end on the 30th June 2020 after the funding comes to an end.  Deaf* people who require urgent Employability support please contact Deaf Action’s Social Work duty service on a Thursday from 10:00 – 12:00 to discuss options, signposting & referrals. …