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Are you a deaf young person?

What we know Deaf young people are more likely to feel sad and find things difficult, than hearing people of the same age. Some deaf young people have something called “language deprivation” which can make … Continued

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Deaf Awareness Week 2021

Join us for Deaf Awareness Week 3-9 MAY 2021#DeafAwarenessWeek2021 #StrongerTogether At SignHealth we are proud to be the Deaf health charity. We hope you join us this week in celebrating deafness and in highlighting some … Continued

Deaf woman having her vision checked with interpreter present providing communication support

12 tips for communicating with Deaf patients

Examples of poor access impacting Deaf people’s health and wasting resources Communication barriers are the main reason Deaf people have poorer health outcomes compared to hearing people. Booking an appointment It actually starts with making … Continued