Founded in 1890, the British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK’s only official national representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) also used in Northern Ireland. We hold international status as an Ordinary Member of the World Federation of the Deaf (a United Nations consultative organisation) since 1957 and a…
Dumfries and Galloway
Leonard Cheshire Scotland
Aims: To enable disabled people to improve their quality of life and to campaign for removal of the barriers which hinder them. Services provided: Support at Home services Supported Living Services Respite and short breaks Day support services Residential services There are services in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dumfries, Inverness, Aberdeen and Fife. Contact the organisation for…
SEQUAL Trust
Aims: The Sequal Trust is a small national fundraising Charity, founded in 1968, which is committed to bridging the communication gap for disabled people of all ages throughout the UK. It is their aim to help each of their disabled members to reach their full potential through the provision of suitable communication equipment. To help people to see the person…
Art in Healthcare
Aims: Art in Healthcare is a charity working across Scotland to improve health and wellbeing for individuals and communities by providing opportunities to experience and engage with high quality visual art, artists and creativity – particularly within community, health and social care settings. Services provided: We provide curated exhibitions in hospitals, hospices, residential care homes…
MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)
Aims: To provide information and support to people born with Anophthalmia, Microphthalmia and Coloboma and their families. Services provided: Emotional and practical support and information Linking members with other MACS people via social media and regional activities and events Financial assistance to MACS members who require equipment or services to help meet their needs Activities…
YouthLink Scotland
YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work and the collective voice of the sector We champion and advocate for the youth work sector so that all young people can access high-quality youth work. Our membership of voluntary and statutory youth work organisations and intermediaries, including every local authority, spans all of Scotland, and changes lives for…