contactSCOTLAND

Community Connector Wanted

Posted on 19th July 201719th July 2017 by mainadmin

Sign Language Interactions are looking for a Community Connector for contactSCOTLAND-BSL to cover central belt of Scotland – We want to interview mid August (week beginning 14th Aug) We want person to start week beginning 28th Aug Hours: 20 hours per month (initial 4 month contract) See video for more information More information and application form: http://signlanguageinteract...

Back up and running

Posted on 18th July 201719th July 2017 by mainadmin

After a short period of downtime - we are pleased to say that our technical wizards have us back up and running.

Unexpected service downtime

Posted on 18th July 201718th July 2017 by mainadmin

We are experiencing a small technical hitch while routine maintenance is being carried out. The service is temporarily not available and will be back up and running as usual as soon as our technical team gets everything sorted their end.

Live online chat last Thursday of every month

Posted on 29th June 201729th June 2017 by mainadmin

We are pleased to announce that our 'Live-Chat' sessions continue to be held on the last Thursday of every month. Times for the Live-Chat are from 2pm to 3pm We will review this from time to time and may extend the hours if needed. This facility is currently for BSL users only. To use the live chat - contact contactSCOTLAND-BSL in the usual way - using the android or apple App or fro...

SAMH See Me

Posted on 20th June 201720th June 2017 by mainadmin

Thanks to SAMH SeeMe staff for the warm welcome at today's presentation and information session to the staff team on what is and how to use contactSCOTLAND-BSL. See Me are already to accept calls form Deaf BSL users via contactSCOTLAND-BSL and have shown this by including contactSCOTLAND details on their website and email signatures. See Me is Scotland's Programme to tackle mental health sti...

Online Interpreter Choice

Posted on 9th June 20179th June 2017 by mainadmin

Did you know that when you connect to contactSCOTLAND-BSL you can ask for another interpreter if you want! We have made this short video that explains why. https://vimeo.com/220849975

Third Sector Calls

Posted on 7th June 2017 by mainadmin

We're asked quite often who are '3rd Sector' organisations and who can be called? The 3rd sector covers a wide range of voluntary organisations and groups. As a rule calls can be made to/from contactSCOTLAND to: Community groups Voluntary organisations Charities Social enterprises Co-operatives Volunteers This is based on information from the Scottish Government: http://w...

Forgot your password?

Posted on 25th May 201725th May 2017 by mainadmin

[ap_column_wrap] [ap_column span="3"]If you have forgotten your password for our contactSCOTLAND-BSL app you can easily make a new one: https://service.i-now.uk:50000/scotland/forgot [/ap_column] [ap_column span="3"] https://vimeo.com/218790349 [/ap_column] [/ap_column_wrap] [ap_column_wrap] [ap_column span="3"]If you have the older InterpreterNow app - you can make a new one here: ht...

What’s on this month

Posted on 8th May 20178th May 2017 by mainadmin

We are very busy this month with a whole host of activities - look forward to seeing you at one of the following events We will have a stall and information on contactSCOTLAND-BSL at the following BSL National Plan Consultation meetings Deaf Action, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QY Wednesday 10 May 2017 - 6.00pm-8.00pm Forth Valley Sensory Centre, Redbrae Road, Camelon FK1 4DD Frid...

Making your services accessible

Posted on 5th April 20175th April 2017 by mainadmin

contactSCOTLAND-BSL is Scotland’s first and unique Government funded VRS (Video Relay Service) that enables Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users access to civil and civic life. Provision of a video relay service assists public services meet their legal obligations in relation to the: Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010 Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 British Sign Language (...