We are deeply concerned about the proposed closure of the specialist women’s mental health service at St Andrew’s Hospital. Deaf women need access to safe, culturally appropriate mental health care in BSL, and specialist services are vital to protecting their rights, safety and recovery.
At the Patient Safety Congress, SignHealth shared deaf people’s experiences of healthcare, highlighting ongoing communication barriers, poor care and the impact these can have on patient safety through our Still Sick of It campaign.
Explore our timeline below to see some of the key moments and milestones that have helped shape SignHealth and the work we do today.
SignHealth responds to the Government’s latest response to Elizabeth Corbett’s petition on BSL access in emergency services, highlighting concerns about the lack of dedicated national funding and the continued risk of unequal access for deaf people.
Join SignHealth for a practical, deaf-led introduction to making healthcare more accessible for deaf people. This webinar will help healthcare professionals recognise common barriers, communicate more effectively and identify practical changes that can improve the patient experience.
Discover SignHealth’s 2026 Impact Report, highlighting the difference our specialist services and wider work have made for deaf people across the UK, helping to improve access to healthcare, wellbeing and support while breaking down barriers.
City Lit Mental Wealth Festival Workshops hosted by SignHealth
Exploring The Emergency Services Show and the importance of making emergency services more accessible for deaf people.
A few simple changes can make a big difference and help more people understand, engage with and benefit from your work.
Join a groundbreaking project exploring how AI can support BSL accessibility, shaped by the views and experiences of deaf BSL signers across the UK.
SignHealth welcomes a new Ombudsman report exposing the barriers deaf people still face. The evidence is clear: we’re still sick of it.
Apply to be on SignHealth’s first ever Young People Advisory Board! Deadline 13 October.
