VRI Pilot
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) for all
Contact Scotland BSL is proud to provide VRI for all, allowing all Deaf and Deafblind Scottish BSL users to access all Pharmacy services under the VRI pilot from October 2026. You can now connect to a live BSL interpreter remotely using the QR code available in the pharmacy.
VRI Pilot and Pharmacy First
Deaf and Deafblind BSL users can access a remote BSL interpreter to communicate when using pharmacy services, including Pharmacy First. Watch the video to find out more about the VRI pilot and Pharmacy First.
What do I need to do?
- Scan the QR code using your camera app
- Type the pharmacy/chemist name
- Choose your region
- Enter your name and email (your choice)
- Press ‘Connect’
- ‘Allow’ your camera and microphone to be used
Watch this video to guide you through the steps.
See it in action!
Watch this short video to see how Contact Scotland BSL VRI can be used in Pharmacies.