Deafblind Scotland

We are a national charity with a vision to create a world where deafblind people have the permanent support and recognition necessary to be equal citizens.❤️

[Deafblind Scotland @dbscotland]

Hey 👋

It’s been a while since we re-introduced ourselves and our mission to ensure all deafblind peoples voices are heard💙

Take a look below, and if you want to know more then visit our website here: https://t.co/UpkHe0BfXP

[Deafblind UK @DeafblindUK]

"It's not always obvious what someone is going through, the people around us may be smiling on the outside, but struggling on the inside." @HelplinesUK 💜

If you or someone you care for with sensory loss needs help or support then please get in touch with our friendly helpline team at 0800 132 320. 

You can also text us at 07903572885
or email [email protected]
#HelplinesAwarenessDay2025 

https://t.co/iRJYwuFGvy

[Deafblind Scotland @dbscotland]

Issy McGrath, our Chairperson joined @RNIBScotland for a Parliamentary Reception to mark 200 years of braille and celebrate its ongoing importance for people with sight loss.

It was a fantastic celebration of accessibility, and the lasting impact of braille.
#Braille200

[Sense @sensecharity]

Did you know there are a lot of different types of canes? Many people use canes to support them to move around, from guide canes to symbol canes, they're all used slightly differently!

You can learn more if you head to our website.

Illustration by Disabled.Daisy on Instagram

[Coalition of Care & Support Providers @ccpscotland]

With the eNICs Bill nearing its final stages @UKHouseofLords, we support @Providers_Unite in urging all parliamentarians to #ValueSocialcare. 👇

And we call on @RachelReevesMP to reconsider & exempt social care providers. #ProvidersUnite

@r_cackett @VODGmembership @ComIntCare

[Deafblind Scotland @dbscotland]

As we close out 2024, we’re glad to see the significant progress in having Deafblindness recognised as a distinct disability. But we know the fight isn’t over.

Our goal is clear: we want 2025 to be about equality. Together, let’s make 2025 a year of real change.

[Deafblind Scotland @dbscotland]

After a worrying week of being informed that @ContactScotland BSL would come to an end in March we are delighted that the First Minister agreed during First Ministers questions that the service will be re tendered with no breaking service for BSL users that rely on it.

[Deafblind Scotland @dbscotland]

Christine, one of our dedicated Guide/Communicators, shares her thoughts… “I support a deafblind man to go to football. What I see, I draw on his hand… every kick of the ball.”

[Coalition of Care & Support Providers @ccpscotland]

New case study:

Find out about @dbscotland's impact, the difference a pay increase would make for their staff – and why it’s vital deafblind people are valued in their communities.
➡️ https://t.co/b0Ynz00LUN

@r_cackett @KeySupports @SenseScotland @CapabilityScot @MareeToddMSP

[National Deaf Children's Society Scotland @NDCS_Scotland]

Powerful message from Brianna to @JennyGilruth and other MSPs debating the Education (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament today, about the difference recognising the specific needs of users and learners of BSL in the bill would make to deaf young people in Scotland 👇

[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

Today’s debate in @ScotParl
on the Education (Scotland) Bill is critical for BSL users & learners. We stand with @DeafAction @RNID @NDCS_UK @Childrendeaf @dbscotland @BDA_Scot and local groups in calling for recognition of BSL.

Read the briefing here: https://t.co/OWb91ETHuW

[Deaf Action @DeafAction]

As @ScotParl debates the Education (Scotland) Bill today, Brianna shares their experience and highlights why BSL must be included in the Bill.

Find out more about the Bill here 👇 https://t.co/s3OGQDQC2t

@NDCS_Scotland, @RNID, @ALLIANCEScot, @dbscotland, @BDA_Scot

[Coalition of Care & Support Providers @ccpscotland]

New case study:

Find out about @dbscotland's impact, the difference a pay increase would make for their staff – and why it’s vital deafblind people are valued in their communities.
➡️ https://t.co/b0Ynz00LUN

@r_cackett @KeySupports @SenseScotland @CapabilityScot @MareeToddMSP

[National Deaf Children's Society Scotland @NDCS_Scotland]

Today’s debate in @ScotParl on the Education (Scotland) Bill is critical for BSL users & learners.

We’re proud to stand with @DeafAction, @RNID, @ALLIANCEScot, @dbscotland, @BDA_Scot and local groups in calling for recognition of BSL.

briefing here👉 https://t.co/UV0HKh8fFT

[Deafblind Scotland @dbscotland]

There is no place for this kind of discrimination.

We are proud to stand with our member Colin, who continues to advocate for the rights of Deafblind people.

Read more about Colin’s story here: https://t.co/h0jyNV3adu

[We Are Key @KeySupports]

We need #MoreThanWarmWords actually. And, as a sector, we know what we need actually. Here are some of our amazing team to tell you what that is⬇️

[Coalition of Care & Support Providers @ccpscotland]

"Social care can be rewarding and life changing work - but it's not fair work" 👇

Ahead of Wednesday's Budget debate @ScotParl, watch @VivienneDicken2 on why staff need #MoreThanWarmWords

@r_cackett @samcchange @IanMWelsh @CEOsimonscot @ShonaRobison @neilcgray @MareeToddMSP

[Coalition of Care & Support Providers @ccpscotland]

Watch our CEO @r_cackett on The Sunday Show @BBCScotlandNews, discussing eNIC increases.👇

👂@RachelReevesMP @UKLabour @scotgov @ScottishLabour

@samcchange @CornerstoneScot @SenseScotland @partnersforinc @quarriers @KeySupports @TheActionGroup_ #MoreThanWarmWords

[Coalition of Care & Support Providers @ccpscotland]

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[Deafblind Scotland @dbscotland]

Help us stop this unfair policy and gain fair pay for staff that go many extra miles to improve the lives of Deafblind people.

Social care staff need more than warm words this winter. We need fair pay.

Please show your support for the #MoreThanWarmWords campaign.

[Deafblind Scotland @dbscotland]

Our board members know too well the challenges of running a social care service with staff paid on the basic real living wage.

As we face difficult budget decisions this lack of parity with similar health service professionals continues to be unfair for our Guide communicators.

[Deafblind Scotland @dbscotland]

Our workforce of Guide communicators that train for up to 7 years in a range of visual and tactile languages.

Now we face this unfair further blow of shouldering the increases to employers national insurance. Charities have few ways to bring in money to cover this.