British Sign Language (BSL) resources

What this guide is

British Sign Language (BSL) is the most common form of sign language in the UK.

This guide lists some resources available for BSL users and people who want to learn more about BSL.

We do not provide an interpreting service, but you can contact us or others by using Contact Scotland’s free BSL video interpreting service.

If you’d like to contact us, contact Astrid Smallenbroek, the equalities development officer, through Contact Scotland BSL on +44 141 487 3212.

You can view health information in BSL on the NHS Inform website.

Phone the emergency video relay service for Deaf people.

Watch the British Deaf Association's BSL video on how to make a complaint to your council.

Research online courses, such as the one below, if you’re interested in learning BSL.

Here are some BSL-related websites that you may find useful: