Home rental advice

01-03-2021

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Home rental advice Click for BSL Video Deaf Action has put together a range of videos in BSL to give deaf tenants equal access to information and advice on the property rental market. Know your rights as a tenant Our BSL videos make information around property rental accessible for deaf people. Get guidance on deposits, and what to do in ...
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Family BSL course

13-01-2021

BSL Courses

Family BSL course Would your family benefit from learning sign language? Our grant funded Family BSL courses are an inclusive and multi-generational way to learn BSL. Taught by experienced deaf tutors, you will learn enough vocabulary and grammar to have basic conversations, identify and understand everyday signs and create a strong foundation for future learning. The aim of these classes ...
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Advice line

20-10-2020

Advice Line

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Advice Line The Advice Line Service is no longer running in Scotland. If you live in Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian or Glasgow, we can continue to help you with some things. For example, benefits, housing, debt, talking to energy companies etc. From 1st March it will be our Community Care Assistants who will help with this. Their email ...
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Specialist deaf equipment for your workplace

07-07-2020

Specialist Equipment Service

Specialist deaf equipment for your workplace Are you a deaf or hard of hearing person at work? Or perhaps you have a deaf person starting a new job in your organisation? We have a team of experienced equipment specialists to ensure you get the best communication support in the workplace. From hearing loop systems to amplified headphones and flashing alarms ...
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Deaf equipment solutions for your home and life

Specialist Equipment Service

Deaf equipment solutions for your home and life Do you struggle to enjoy your favourite show because you can’t hear the TV? Or have you missed a delivery because you didn’t hear the doorbell? Deaf Action’s specialist equipment service can help! Specialist equipment funded by your council If you are Deaf or have been diagnosed by a medical professional with a hearing loss, and you live in Edinburgh, ...
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Booking communication support

30-06-2020

BSL/English Interpreters

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Booking communication support To book a BSL interpreter or any other communication support, please fill out the booking form below. Request our communication services S&E I would like to book a Support required British Sign Language Interpreter Communication Support Worker Lipspeaker Notetaker Deafblind Communicator Today's date * Deaf person's name Date required * Start time * 121234567891011 : 000102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859 AMPM ...
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Media Enquiries

29-06-2020

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Media Enquiries Click for BSL Video Our team can provide you with the following: • Expert opinion and comment • Real life stories and personal testimonies • High resolution images • Facts and figures   Guidelines for use of our logo If you wish to reproduce our logo please ask our permission first.   Media contacts can get in touch ...
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City of Edinburgh Council information in BSL

28-06-2020

City of Edinburgh Council information in BSL City of Edinburgh Council Coronavirus updates (British Sign Language): Financial support available for people of Edinburgh (British Sign Language): Handy guide keeps you updated on service changes (British Sign Language) Action plan drawn up for safer walking and cycling (British Sign Language): Getting help if you or someone is at risk from harm ...
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NHS Inform Advice

NHS Inform Advice Information and advice surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) from NHS and Scottish Government. If you have any questions or need advice, please get in touch.
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Deaf Action BSL information clips

Deaf Action, Making the Difference
Deaf Action BSL information clips Deaf Action is committed to keeping the Deaf community informed regarding the current advice surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19). We will be updating this page regularly with information about what is announced in the news, what Deaf Action are doing during the outbreak, information about the social clubs who use our building as well as advice on ...
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