Supporting Patients With A Dual-sensory Loss
An awareness event for NHS staff – delivered by Deafblind Scotland
This discussion and learning event is designed to give an understanding of deafblindness and of the communication and support needs of deafblind people. The session will give focus to the experiences of patients using healthcare services and how to reduce barriers within NHS appointments.
The event also offers the opportunity to learn about the communication needs of deafblind people and to practice some basic deafblind manual communication skills.
The session will be facilitated by a trainer from Deafblind Scotland who has learned experience as a person with dual sensory loss.
This is an online event which lasts 90 mins.
Sessions will be on the following dates:
- Thursday 26th October 2023 from 12.30pm – 2:00pm
Awareness Event by Deafblind Scotland Mon 26 Oct 2023
- Monday 11th December 2023 from 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Awareness Event by Deafblind Scotland Mon 11 Dec 2023
- Monday 19th February 2024 from 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Awareness Event by Deafblind Scotland Mon 19 Feb 2024
Click on the link to book a place for your preferred date.
Arranging face-to-face training
As an alternative, there are a limited number of face-to face sessions available.
If you would like to arrange a tailored session within your workplace or for your team, then contact Martin Patterson from the Equality and Human Rights Team for more information and to discuss any requirements you might have for this training.