The unit was set up over ten years ago to answer the need for communication support in Cumbria and Dumfries and Galloway.
Over the years it has evolved into a busy, friendly and accessible team of highly knowledgeable and committed staff.

Since the acknowledgement of British Sign Language as a language in its own right, and the implementation of the Disability Access Act, the work of the unit has never been so important.

We provide support in many areas:

*Medical
*Education
*Social Service
*Police
*Legal
*Internal and external meetings
*Training
*Access to Work
*Job Centre

Communication provided covers:

British Sign Language
Signed Supported English
Deaf/Blind Communication
Lip-speaking and Note Taking

Training and appraisals are on-going to ensure continuous development and a high quality of service

In most instances deaf clients do not have to pay for support as DeafVision has agreements with statutory and professional bodies/organisations for payment for this service.

To request communication support please contact Helen Buck:

Telephone/minicom no: 01228 606765
Fax: 01228 606433

Office hours:

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Thursday/Friday: 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.

The CSU can now be contacted by SMS

The numbers is:- 07935038439

Messages can be sent at any time Monday - Friday but replies can only be sent during office hours as above.

Please remember we do need plenty of notice for any requests!

Emergencies: police, hospital etc. can arrange communication support as before.