Deaf Action - Head Office
Contact details
Deaf Action - Head Office
Head Office
49 Albany Street
Edinburgh
EH1 3QY
Public phone: 0131 556 3128 / 07775 620 757 (SMS)
Email: admin@deafaction.org
Website URL: http://www.deafaction.org
General information
Service offered: Range of services for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind people. Advice Line, Befriending Service Communication Support, Health & wellbeing support, BSL video production, Home Energy advice , Home Rental Advice specialist equipment and support services. Youth services, social work, training and leisure activities. British Sign Language (BSL) and deaf awareness courses are also available.
Target group: Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind people, their families and carers.
Area served: Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian, Aberdeenshire.
How to contact: Appointment by phone (0131 556 3128) / text (07775 620 757) or email. Check the website for up to date information.
Availability
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Weekends:
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Wheelchair lift from pavement to front door. Lift to all floors. BSL, SSE, deafblind manual, lipspeaking. Loop system.
Other information
Languages other than English: British Sign Language, International Sign Language (some members of staff)
Charity number: SCO 09898
Year established: 1835
Staffing: 80 staff.
Public transport: Close to St Andrew's Square bus station.
Record last checked: 20 March 2025