Guide

British Sign Language (BSL) resources

Publication date
22 July 2026

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.

Interpreting service

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.

Use a BSL video interpreting service (Contact Scotland website)

Health information

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

View health information in BSL (NHS Inform website)

BSL courses

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

Learn BSL online (british-sign.co.uk)