British Sign Language (BSL)
On this page
Pages where British Sign Language (BSL) information is published on this website and elsewhere.
Telephone assistance
BSL speakers who may have a hearing or speech impairment can get in touch with Contact Scotland to make telephone calls to public, voluntary and private sector services, 24 hours a day. Non-emergency calls only (not 999 calls).
See the Relay UK app from British Telecom for assistance with phone communication.
BSL information this NHS Highland website
- British Sign Language (BSL) plans - BSL Plan for NHS Highland, and the BSL National Plan
- BSL-interpreted video about pressure ulcer prevention
NHS Highland commission a Communication Support Service to provide BSL interpretation services on our behalf for people who need to use NHS or Highland Council services.
See also Deaf services at NHS Highland.
What is NHS inform?
NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service. It exists to help people make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for.
BSL information at NHS inform
See all BSL information about immunisation, screening and other health topics at NHS inform including:
- Health rights
- Healthy living
- It's OK to Ask - know what’s going on with your own healthcare
- Illnesses and conditions
- Immunisation
- Menopause
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Periods and menstrual health
- Ready Steady Baby!
- Screening
- Sexual and reproductive
- Turn to SARCS
BSL information on other websites
Adult social care
See links on these pages to videos from Self Directed Support Scotland:
Related services and accessibility
Your Services
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All Services A-Z
A listing of health services at NHS Highland.
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Find Your Nearest
Enter your postcode or location, then select the type of local service you're looking for and we'll provide a list of...
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In-person services and locations
Lists and exact locations of hospitals, A&E departments, care homes, GP and dental practices, sexual health clinics, ...
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Know Who To Turn To
Know how to get the right care, in the right place.
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Near Me
NHS Highland offers Near Me video appointments.