See Hear Highland Education & Learning Services
Welcome to the SHHELS website – as part of NHS Highland we are primarily a professional training organisation for NHS staff at all levels. Please get in contact with us if you have any questions about our service or training we can offer you or your organisation.
What We Do…
Free* – Understanding sight and hearing loss courses
- We provide specialist training courses in Sight and Hearing Loss for NHS staff and allied professionals
- We offer courses in British Sign Language
- We teach lip-reading skills to people with a hearing loss
- E-learning courses in deaf and sight loss awareness are available
- Where to find support services
*Free to health and social care staff in NHS, Highland Council and Highland Third SectorF
Investing in our training demonstrates commitment to:
- Valuing people with sight and/or hearing loss
- Dignity, respect and inclusion
- Continued Professional Development of your staff
- Meeting the requirements of the Equalities Act 2010
Why Awareness Matters
Useful website
www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/Services/Pages/EyesandVision.asp