Our Purpose, Our People, Our Community
Since 2012, Deaf Services Lanarkshire has stood alongside the Deaf community - delivering services, building connections and advocating for true inclusion.
About Deaf Services Lanarkshire
Deaf Services Lanarkshire is a leading organisation and charity dedicated to supporting Deaf individuals and their families throughout Lanarkshire. Our mission is to remove barriers, promote equal access and empower the Deaf community through inclusive services that reflect lived experience.
Founded in February 2011 by Liz and Eddie McLuskey, we became a registered charity in 2012. We've grown from a British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreting service into a recognised hub for Deaf support and accredited BSL education. Eddie's background in education sparked the launch of our QS recognised BSL courses, opening a new pathway for learning, communication and connection.
Today, we remain proudly led by the Deaf community, for the Deaf Community. Everything we do - from interpreting, translation and advocacy to training and support - is grounded in shared values, mutual respect and the goal of building a more accessible, inclusive society.
Our Board
DSL is governed by a voluntary Board who bring a wide range of skills and lived experience to steer the organisation's direction.
June Greening
Interim Chair
June has served on the DSL Board for the past two years, supporting good governance, strategic planning, and decision-making. With a background in Accounting and Business Management, and as a Deaf person herself, she brings both professional knowledge and lived experience, and is passionate about ensuring accessibility, inclusion, and equality remain at the heart of everything DSL does.
Edward McLuskey
Secretary
Eddie is a co-founder of Deaf Services Lanarkshire, established alongside his wife, Elizabeth McLuskey. He brings a wealth of experience from a varied career spanning engineering, military service, electrical trades, education, and management. With a long-standing commitment to improving access and inclusion for Deaf people, his broad professional background provides valuable knowledge and insight in his role as Secretary of the Board.
William Tague
Board Member
William first came to DSL seeking a certified BSL course after his son was born profoundly deaf, and learning BSL transformed their ability to communicate. Having seen the group's excellent work, he was pleased to join the board. With 40 years as a Veterinary Surgeon and 32 years running his own practice, the business skills he gained will help support DSL going forward.
Gillian Summers
Board Member
Gillian is a Deaf woman with a strong understanding of Deaf culture and the Deaf community, and brings a range of skills and valuable lived experience to the Board. With a background that includes working for British Deaf News and qualifications in Graphic Design and IT, she is passionate about supporting Deaf Services Lanarkshire and is keen to contribute, learn, and help shape the organisation's future.
Meet the Team
Our dedicated team brings together expertise in BSL, community development, social work, education and more.
Sylvia McPhillips
Centre Manager
Sylvia is an experienced Manager and Child of Deaf Adults with a vast knowledge of the Deaf community and culture. She previously worked as a Social Work Assistant for Deaf people in Edinburgh and with Deaf children at Donaldson's School, and is also a qualified Assessor. Well known in the Deaf Community, Sylvia returned to her Deaf roots when she joined our team in August 2023.
Mags Greig
QS Co-ordinator
Mags is the Qualifications Scotland (QS) Co-ordinator at DSL, responsible for overseeing BSL classes from introductory level to interpreting level. With over thirty years in the Deaf sector spanning care work, management, social work and freelance BSL/English interpreting, Mags is passionate about promoting BSL learning and empowering Deaf people to become involved as mentors, tutors and assessors.
Ivie
Befriender
Ivie is a valued member of our team, contributing to the day-to-day support and services we provide for the Deaf community. As a profoundly Deaf person himself, Ivie brings valuable lived experience and a genuine understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by Deaf people. In his role as a Befriender, he provides friendly companionship, support and helping people feel connected, understood and less isolated.
David Campbell
Caretaker
David is a well-known member of the Deaf Community. He is a very experienced Caretaker who is keen to encourage the Deaf Community to be part of the DSL Community and beyond. He is always on hand to support and help out if you need him and he is keen to develop opportunities for the local Community.
Our Interpreters
Our registered interpreters are fully qualified, insured and deeply rooted in the Deaf community.
Wilma Watt
Sign Language Interpreter
Wilma has been part of the Deaf Community since birth. Wilma started her professional career working with Deaf people in 1993. She worked as a Sign Language Interpreter at Glasgow City Council Interpreting Service for 18 years until 2011. Wilma became a valued member of our team in April 2011.
Zoe Harvey
Sign Language Interpreter
Currently on maternity leave
Zoe was born into the Deaf community. Has been coming to Deaf Services Lanarkshire since 2012, then joined after leaving school in 2015. Zoe has been a qualified/registered interpreter with SRLPDC since 2020 and is now a familiar face within the Deaf Community of Lanarkshire.
Rosie Beveridge
Qualified BSL Interpreter
Born into the Deaf community, Rosie has a strong understanding of Deaf culture and the importance of accessible, person-centred communication. She is registered with SRLPDC and has been part of Deaf Services Lanarkshire since 2022, successfully gaining her interpreter qualification in December 2025. Rosie is committed to providing professional, high-quality interpreting services that promote inclusion and equal access. She also has valuable experience as a Guide Communicator with Deafblind Scotland, where she developed specialist skills in tactile and hands-on signing.
Kirsty Foy
Training Admin / Qualified BSL Interpreter
Kirsty Foy began learning BSL at Deaf Services Lanarkshire in 2017 and quickly developed a real passion for the language. After spending several years as a student at the centre, she joined the team in 2022 and is now a qualified BSL/English Interpreter. Kirsty works within the Deaf community, supporting people with their communication needs and helping with the drop-in service at Deaf Services Lanarkshire. She also works alongside Mags Greig, the Qualifications Scotland Coordinator, supporting candidates as they progress through their BSL courses. Kirsty is passionate about equal access and providing a professional, respectful service. Although she is not a CODA, she feels welcomed and accepted within the Deaf community and is proud to be part of it.
Amber Clelland
Qualified BSL Interpreter
Amber is a qualified interpreter registered with the SRLPDC and has a lifelong connection to the Deaf community. Born into the Deaf community, she has a strong understanding of Deaf culture and the importance of accessible communication. Amber began her BSL journey in 2014 with Deaf Services Lanarkshire and has continued to develop her language skills, knowledge, and experience ever since. She joined the team in April 2025 as an admin worker and trainee interpreter and has since successfully gained her interpreting qualification. Amber is passionate about providing a professional, respectful, and accessible interpreting service to the Deaf community.
Our Funders
DSL is grateful to the following organisations whose generous support makes our work possible.
Our Stakeholders
We work closely with a wide range of organisations to deliver joined-up, high-quality support for our community.
Interested in Volunteering or Working at DSL?
We're always looking for passionate people to join our team. Get in touch to find out about current opportunities.
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