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Current Scottish Government campaigns

See the current awareness campaigns in BSL in our Campaign Resources Alternative formats section. 


Organisations

British Deaf Association

Through the British Deaf Association  deaf people are able to access information, services and support in their preferred language, to have the same opportunities to achieve the same life outcomes as anyone else. UK-wide legal recognition of British and Irish Sign Languages (BSL and ISL) is key step in raising awareness, recognition and respect, and achieving equality of access and opportunity for Deaf people.

National Deaf Children’s Society

The National Deaf Children’s Society are the leading charity for deaf children. They represent every deaf child who needs them – no matter what their level or type of deafness or how they communicate.

The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland

The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) is the national third sector intermediary for a range of health and social care organisations.  

Awareness days and events

Fife Council Deaf Communication Service

Fife Council Deaf Communication Service provides a range of advice, support and equipment for people with a hearing loss. This includes people who are Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and Deaf BSL users.


Health conditions 

Flu

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Useful links and videos COVID-19 vaccinations and fact sheets 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine 

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BCG and your baby

Hepatitis B and your baby

HPV vaccine 

Shingles vaccine

Pneumococcal vaccine

Whooping cough vaccine 

Vaccines in pregnancy

Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): What is IBS and how it's treated.

Steps for Stress | Exercise: Belly breathing: An exercise to guide you through steps for a simple, quick way to relax.

How to deal with panic attacks: What is a panic attack and how to deal with it.


 

 

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Accessing NHS Services for BSL users

Mental Health Support for BSL users

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