What’s Happening
Health News Coronavirus Updates in BSL
Translated information from the PM’s Daily Updates, Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care.
Resources Face masks: What you need to know
What are the requirements and exemptions in England? What about clear face masks? How can I make communication easier?
Health and Wellbeing Crisis Text Service
If you are Deaf and experiencing a mental health crisis, you can text our crisis text service for free, 24/7 support.
Resources Health Video Library
The largest BSL health video library, covering topics from cancer and depression, to types of abuse and how to perform first aid.
Deaf people struggle with poorer health
Not because we are Deaf, but because of barriers. Many services expect patients to call to make appointments, get test results or ask questions. It’s difficult to find health information in an accessible format too – there’s very little in BSL.
Find out more about your rights, what is available in BSL, and our research, as well as what you can do to make a difference.
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