Employability Service

27-04-2026

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Employability Service   Deaf Action's Employability Service supports deaf and hard of hearing people in Edinburgh to achieve their employment goals. How can we help? Whether you're searching for your first job after leaving education, looking to get back into employment, or ready to take the next step in your career, our Employment Service is here to help. We'll be ...
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Protect Deaf Services Edinburgh

06-02-2026

BSL Courses

Protect Deaf Services in Edinburgh Click for BSL Video Support the campaign by calling on City of Edinburgh Council to reinstate specialist deaf-led, BSL-first services. Protect Deaf Services Edinburgh is a campaign by Deaf Action calling for the reinstatement of specialist, Deaf-led services for Deaf BSL users living in Scotland’s capital city. Over the past 18 months, City of Edinburgh ...
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Training policy & procedure

12-06-2025

Training policy & procedure Below you can access our training policies and procedures. Candidate Procedures Appeals Procedure BSL Tutor Absence Policy Complaints Procedure Equal access to assessment policy Malpractice policy Equal Opportunities Statement For any enquiries, please contact learn@deafaction.org
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School outreach

07-03-2025

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School outreach Advocating for deaf children in education Click for BSL Video Our School Outreach Programme is designed to ensure that deaf young people have access to the information, resources, and support they need to develop essential life skills. We work directly with schools that have deaf units and those where there may be only one deaf student, ensuring that ...
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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 & toddler group Click for BSL Video 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 ...
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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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