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…
Edinburgh
Community Help and Advice Initiative (CHAI)
Aims: To ensure that individuals do not suffer due to ignorance of their rights and responsibilities or inability to exercise these rights. Services provided: Free independent advice on Social Security Benefits, Housing Rights, Debt Issues, Council Tax/Rent Arrears. Employability Support. Tenancy Support. OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Health in Mind
Promoting positive mental health and well being in Scotland
The ME Association
Aims: The ME Association has been providing expert help since 1980. We understand the challenges of living with PVFS, ME/CFS, and Long Covid, and believe that nobody should struggle alone. We have established an excellent reputation and consistently deliver high standards of support, provide reliable and timely information, welcome medical training, effective campaigning, and prudent…
Patients Association
Aims: To ensure that everybody can access and benefit from the health and care they need to live well, by ensuring that services are designed and delivered through equal partnership with patients. Services provided: Runs a helpline providing information, support and signposting Free membership for patients Represents the interests of patients to the government, the…
Scots Music Group
Aims: To build communities through traditional music, song and dance. Services provided: The Scots Music Group has a programme of around thirty classes each week, where adults learn traditional Scots music, song and dance. They build their students confidence and skills, and develop opportunities for them to take the music, song and dance out into…