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Deaf Awareness Week with SignHealth

We need all NHS services to have deaf awareness and to meet the communication needs of patients. Will you join us?

Photos of deaf health stories in the news

Deaf people’s poor access to healthcare

Roundup of news articles about deaf people’s access to healthcare in the UK.

Still Ignored: The fight for accessible healthcare

Hidden NHS scandal putting millions of lives at risk

New report published by SignHealth and RNID reveals serious and widespread healthcare failings.

Stalking Awareness Week 2025

The domestic abuse team shares information to raise awareness of stalking.

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Online workshops in April from the SignHealth domestic abuse team

Stalking, sexual assault and active bystander online workshops in April from the SignHealth domestic abuse team.

Surrey Deaf Pickleball Club is chosen as SignHealth’s 2025 team of the year! 

Surrey Deaf Pickleball Club is chosen as SignHealth’s 2025 team of the year!

Deaf Day 2025

Join our Still Sick Of It campaign this year at Deaf Day! See you there

“Work with us on employment reform,” deaf charities tell Government 

deaf together and other charities respond to the Government announcement on 19 March about a consultation on Access To Work

Domestic Abuse Online Workshops

Online workshops taking place in March from our Domestic Abuse Service for the deaf community, hearing professionals and BSL interpreters.

Deaf Health Roadshow – March Update

Where did the Deaf Health Roadshow take the train and fly to this month?

Meeting with the Disability Minister

We look forward to building a great working relationship with Sir Stephen Timms and his department.

Derby MPs

Derby MP Event

Meet your Derby MPs and share your views on deaf people’s access to healthcare.