There are over 4000 Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in the NHSGGC area. By law, we must provide an interpreter for our Deaf patients, both at health appointments and when they are in hospital.
There are over 4000 Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in the NHSGGC area. By law, we must provide an interpreter for our Deaf patients, both at health appointments and when they are in hospital.
This new video has been produced to show staff how and when to book a British Sign Language Interpreter for patients. It explains why it is so essential to provide interpreting support for our Deaf patients and looks at additional methods of communication.
About NHSGGC
At NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, our purpose is to: “To protect and improve population health and wellbeing while providing a safe, accessible, affordable, integrated, person centred and high quality health service”.
Who We Are
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is the largest NHS organisation in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK.
What we do
NHSGGC is responsible for providing and managing a whole range of health services including hospitals and General Practice. NHSGGC works alongside partnership organisations including Local Authorities and the voluntary sector.
NHSGGC:
Serves a population of 1.3million people
Employs around 43,500 staff
Has 35 hospitals of different types
Has contracts with around 232 GP Surgeries (1300 General Practitioners)
Has dental services in more than 279 locations
Has almost 188 Optician practices
Has over 50 Health Centres and Clinics
Has more than 288 Pharmacies
Has an annual budget of £3.3billion.
Sign Together UK and The Old Fire Station Oxford have come together to offer you another way to help with diversity, inclusion and equality mixed with the art and education which is British Sign Language.
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