Vision for Near Me (May 2020)
This document below describes the vision for how Near Me video consulting will be used in health and care services in Scotland. It is designed to inform plans within local organisations, and is endorsed by the Cabinet Secretary and Scottish Government.
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Benefits of Using Near Me
The Scottish Mental Health Service for Deaf People (SMHSDP) supports people who are deaf and require mental health support. The service supports people who communicate using methods such as British Sign Language (BSL), lip reading, or by using deafblind manual.
In this case study, the SMHSDP share their success in installing and using Near Me to support people who access their service during the Covid 19 pandemic .Scottish-Mental-Health-Service-for-Deaf-People-200513-v1.0Download
Watch this short film clip where clinicians explain how they have been using Near Me and some of the benefits
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