The Scottish Government recognises the importance of ensuring that individuals are able to thrive in their daily lives, which includes accessing wellbeing services and receiving the right care for their needs. For the BSL communities, this means being able to receive support in BSL with an understanding of their culture as well as being able to receive information in BSL.
Social Care and Wellbeing
By Draft 2029
Scottish Ministers will
Draft Action 8
To explore how the National Care Service co-design involves BSL users, and includes provisions for BSL users.
Draft Action 9
Support Public Health Scotland in the development of guidance around BSL access, including use of BSL/English interpreting support in various formats.