BSL support card :: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

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The BSL Support Card is for people who use British Sign Language. It signposts to you to help, useful videos as well as loacl and natioional support.

Are you D/deaf or have hearing loss, and in a mental health crisis?

text 07860 064 775
SignVideo available 24/7, every day https://signvideo.co.uk/nhs111/
text 18001 111 using the Relay UK app

If you or someone else is hurt, or in danger now, you may need emergency help.

You can use: Text 999 or Video Relay BSL 999

Your GP (family doctor)

Shout - text 85258

Hopeline247 BSL support
Text: 88247
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-hopeline247

TapSOS App - connect with emergency services

BSL self help videos

Local and natioanl support services

Date published

04/08/2026

Services

North East Mental Health and Deafness Service (CNTW036)

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This resource may share information about local and national groups and services. We have tried to include a wide range of services, but this is not a full list. A service being included does not mean we recommend or approve it. If a service is not included, it does not mean it is not helpful or good quality.

We are not responsible for advice, support or activities provided by other organisations, or for what happens if someone chooses to use them. Information can change, so please contact services directly to check details are up to date.

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