Social care in Edinburgh and the Lothians

01-10-2024

Social Work

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 ...
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Parent and toddler group

22-03-2023

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Parent and toddler group. Three females sat on a multicoloured soft play floor mat alongside young children while playing with colourful toys.
Parent & toddler group Deaf Action supports deaf families at every stage. 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents. This can impact both a child’s development and parental bond. We want to close this gap by supporting young people and their families. Supporting families Our parent & toddler group provides support and advice for deaf families. And by ...
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Information for deaf students

01-12-2022

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Bright Deal Making sense of energy Click for BSL Video Bright Deal is a home energy advice service from Deaf Action, helping deaf and hard of hearing people in Scotland understand and manage their home energy. How can we help? We can offer advice in BSL to help you live comfortably, understand your energy usage, and save money on your ...
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Hard of hearing

20-04-2022

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It can feel alienating when you’re hard of hearing. Everyone talking around you, while you struggle to get involved. But Deaf Action has a range of simple products and services that can help you be a part of the conversation. Deaf Action supplies specialist equipment to help deaf and hard of hearing people access more of life. How can we ...
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Volunteer with deaf children

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Volunteer with our Youth Club Click for BSL video Are you interested in volunteering with deaf young people? Apply now to join us! Becoming a volunteer Could you become a volunteer and support deaf young people? Volunteering can be an extremely rewarding way to spend your time. We’re looking for people who can give their time for regular or one-off ...
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Care in the community

04-04-2022

Communication & Interpretation Agency

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Care in the community Deaf Action provides care for deaf people to support independent living. Our services are available in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and the South of England. Community support in the South of England Residential care Social care in Edinburgh and the Lothians Supported accommodation in Edinburgh
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Digital skills training

18-10-2021

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Two older adults sitting at a kitchen table. They are waving to someone on the other end of a video call that is taking place on a tablet.
Digital skills training Click for BSL Video Improve your digital skills, keep connected, and stay safe online with our free digital skills training for deaf people. Our digital skills training  Welcome to Deaf Action's Digital Skills service. We're here to offer tailored support and personalised programmes to help you improve your digital skills, keep you connected, and stay safe online.  ...
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Referral – schools & social work

17-06-2021

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Deaf girls with cochlear implant and youth club volunteer
Youth Club referral For schools, organisations and social work Refer a deaf young person If you are work for a school, social work, or organisation that takes care of young people, use the form below. For deaf young people from P7 to S6. Youth Club referral form Name of the person making the referral: * Relationship to the young person: ...
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Referral – parents & youth

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Youth Club referral For parents and young people Get in touch, or refer a deaf young person If you are a deaf young person who wants to join our Youth Club, or you are the parent or guardian of a deaf young person, use the form below. Youth Club enquiry form Parent's name * Full name Child's name * Email ...
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Youth Club

20-04-2021

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Two boys at deaf youth club
Youth Club Supporting deaf young people Click for BSL Video Our youth club supports deaf young people at every stage of their development, helping them build confidence and shape their future. Are you deaf and aged 10-18? Join our youth club to build your confidence, meet new friends, and share experiences with other young deaf people. We provide a wide ...
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