Communication Support

Communication support for people who are Deaf, deafened, deafblind or hard of hearing is available to make Highland Council and NHSH services more accessible.

Colleagues at the Service Centre will provide a booking service during opening hours (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm).

Telephone: 01349 886650 (Voice)
Textphone: 01349 886665 (Type Phone Service)

Tags

• communication
• communication aids
• deaf
• deaf blind
• hard of hearing
• highland council

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