Professional Associations
British Society of Audiology
The British Society of Audiology was formed in 1967 and aims are to advance audiological research, learning, practice and impact. It is the largest learned audiology society in Europe with a membership of around 1200. We are the leading UK organisation for all professionals integrated in the latest science and its application in improving people’s lives with hearing and balance problems.
British Academy of Audiology
We are the largest association of professionals in hearing and balance in the UK. Our membership extends internationally and provides services in both the public and private sector.
British Association of Paediatricians in Audiology (BAPA)
The British Association of Paediatricians in Audiology (BAPA) was inaugurated in 2007 as an association of paediatricians practising audio-vestibular medicine.
BAPA has its roots in the former British Association of Community Doctors in Audiology (BACDA) an organisation begun in 1985 by a small group of clinicians dedicated to the development of high quality hearing assessments for children. For a small society BACDA has been remarkably effective for over 20 years.
Scottish Sensory Centre
For everyone who is involved in the education of deaf children, deafblind children and visually impaired children and young people, the young people themselves and their families. We provide Career-Long Professional Learning opportunities to teachers and professionals, we engage in research into the issues that affect children with sensory impairments and the professionals who work with them. We also provide an information service comprising a postal lending library, information searches and online resources.
3rd Sector
National Deaf Children’s Society
We are the National Deaf Children’s Society, the leading charity for deaf children. We’re here for every deaf child who needs us – no matter what their level or type of deafness or how they communicate.
The Buzz
The Buzz is the only website for deaf children and young people in the UK. It’s an opportunity for you to get the information and support that you need.
Deaf Action
Deaf Blind Scotland
Deafblind Scotland’s vision is: “ A society in which deafblind people have the permanent support and recognition necessary to be equal citizens.”
Artlink
Artlink was established in 1984 to support and promote the involvement of disabled people in the arts. Our aim is to increase opportunities to take part in the arts for those who experience disadvantage or disability in the East of Scotland. We offer practical support so people can get involved and work with venues to increase opportunities to enjoy the arts. Artlink establishes partnerships with artists, venues and organisations to help encourage positive change.
Deaf Scotland
We aim to ensure that deaf people in Scotland can access services and information across all sectors of society, from their local communities to what comes from government departments. We represent organisations working with and on behalf of people from across the full spectrum of deafness.
RNID
We are RNID, the charity working to make life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus.
We campaign for an inclusive society, connect people to practical advice, and pioneer new treatments for hearing loss and tinnitus.
Find out more about our work, our people and our history.
Hearing Link
We’re here to help you adjust to the practical and emotional challenges that hearing loss can bring – offering shared experiences, practical support and guidance, so you can reconnect with people and face the future with confidence. Whatever your query or concern, whether you have hearing loss yourself or wish to support someone else, please get in touch. We look forward very much to hearing from you.
Society for the Education of the Deaf
The Society for the Education of the Deaf was established in 1819. It is registered as a Scottish Charity, No. SC042756.
The purpose of the Society is to provide Educational Grants to assist deaf and deaf/blind people. Applications are accepted from anywhere in Scotland.
Sense Scotland
Sense Scotland was formalised as a charity in 1985. It grew quickly, from its beginnings as a small group of families pressing for services for their children, who were affected by deafblindness, many because of maternal rubella.
Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme
The Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme was established at Crosshouse Hospital in 1988. Initially funded through charity monies (The Help-to-Hear Fund) and now funded by the NHS
West Scotland Deaf Children’s Society
We offer help and support for families with deaf children in the West of Scotland.
We can help you cope with initial diagnosis, help you understand terminology and the professionals you will deal with e.g. the Audiologists, the Consultants.
British Deaf Association
We believe that every Deaf person has the right to communicate in their preferred language