Deaf social care
Social care services in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Important update to social work services in Edinburgh and the Lothians: From 1st October 2024, Social Work will be handled directly by Edinburgh Council, Midlothian Council and East Lothian Council, not by Deaf Action. Our Community Care service will continue after this date. Find out more about these changes here, and how they may affect you.
What is deaf social care?
Deaf Action provides care for deaf BSL users to support independent living.
Who can access this service?
Our social care services are available to deaf people who live in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
How can deaf social care help?
Our Community Care Assistants (CCAs) provide services to deaf BSL users in Edinburgh and the Lothians. This support is to help people live independently and access support when they need it. The CCA team can help you get your needs assessed to see if you require formal support, as well as giving you advice and guidance in other areas.
We can also help with:
- Advice
- Information
- Discussing a problem
- Explaining something you don’t understand
- Concessionary travel passes
- Completing forms
- Benefits and money
- Referral to other services
The allocation of a social worker is dependent upon the availability of social workers within your local council.
How can I access deaf social care support?
Contact us
You can ask us for advice or refer yourself, or someone you know if they are happy for you to do so, using the details above. Alternatively, you can ask your local social work department or health care professional to help you directly.
Once you contact us, one of our CCAs will be in touch to see how we can support you. If you require a full social work assessment we can help you to get this.
Get in touch
Our social care team in Edinburgh is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, except public holidays.
Email: socialcare@deafaction.org
Text: 07775 620 757
Or use the contact form below