contactSCOTLAND

Access for Deafblind BSL users

Posted on 30th August 201831st August 2018 by mainadmin

Access to Sign Language Interpreting Video Relay Service for Deafblind Sign Language Users [ap_column_wrap] [ap_column span="3"] Press release in BSL https://vimeo.com/287273039 Watch Debra use contactSCOTLAND-BSL as the first deafblind BSL user accessing the video relay service. [/ap_column] [ap_column span="3"] ContactSCOTLAND-BSL, Scotland’s nationally funded online Britis...

Video of the month – Deaf Awareness Week

Posted on 14th May 201814th May 2018 by mainadmin

To mark Deaf Awareness Week, 14th - 20th May, we have uploaded our NHS 24 video clip. This short video highlights the process and what type of calls can be made to NHS 24. NHS 24 can be contacted through contactSCOTLAND-BSL 7 days a week from 8.00 am in the morning right through to 12 midnight. https://vimeo.com/256780230

Unions can be contacted through contactSCOTLAND-BSL

Posted on 23rd April 2018 by mainadmin

Unions can now be contacted through contactSCOTLAND-BSL. Unions, as non-profit and non-governmental-organisations fall within the 'third sector' category for calls to be made through contactSCOTLAND-BSL. This also includes the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC). If you need to contact your union, union rep, equality rep, membership etc to arrange an appointment you can now use contactSCOTLAN...

Extension numbers now available

Posted on 19th April 2018 by mainadmin

https://vimeo.com/265571112 Update for users of contactSCOTLAND-BSL You can now have an extension number at the end of our number: 0131 510 4555 Ext ???? We have cards available for you to pass to public bodies or voluntary organisations like: GPs, council, school teacher, college, NHS24, charities, unions ... etc etc More information here <<<

BSL National & Local Plans

Posted on 5th April 20185th April 2018 by mainadmin

We have just updated our web page aimed at providing information for National & Local BSL Plans “The BSL National Plan has ten long-term goals. These goals represent our collective ambition for BSL in Scotland.” Scottish Public Services: Action 5 “Promote the use of the Scottish Government’s nationally funded BSL online interpreting video relay service (VRS) called ‘contactSCOTLAND-BS...

Contacting NHS 24

Posted on 13th March 201813th March 2018 by mainadmin

Have a look at our short video on how to contact NHS 24 using contactSCOTLAND-BSL Remember we are open from 8.00am to 12 midnight everyday including bank/public holidays https://vimeo.com/256780230

Glasgow Life

Posted on 15th February 201815th February 2018 by mainadmin

Many thanks to Glasgow Life @glasgowlife for the warm welcome (and coffee) at Kelvin Grove to present demonstration of contactSCOTLAND-BSL to senior managers - good to see public services embracing VRS as one form of access. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk

Apple app now ready

Posted on 15th November 2017 by mainadmin

We are please to announce that the contactSCOTLAND-BSL Apple IOS App is now up and running and ready to be downloaded. Android has had the new app for long time and now apple is ready. You can now either … Stay with the ‘Interpreter Now’ app you have already installed – still work with contactSCOTLAND – no problem OR Delete Old app (InterpreterNow) (wipe from phone) and down...

Meet Catriona – our Community Connector for the central belt of Scotland

Posted on 14th November 201714th November 2017 by mainadmin

Meet Catriona - our Community Connector who will be covering the central belt of Scotland. If you want to contact her to visit your deaf club, event, give info on how to install the app you can email here here: catriona@signlanguageinteractions.com https://vimeo.com/242601705

Calling your GP

Posted on 1st November 20171st November 2017 by mainadmin

Deaf BSL users can call their GP Surgery for: [ap_column_wrap] [ap_column span="3"] Making or changing an appointment Checking a BSL/English interpreter has been booked Checking test results Well woman clinic Smoking cessation and much more ... All you need is the GP Surgery's phone number! Simple! [/ap_column] [ap_column span="3"] https://vimeo.com/240748990...