Making Awareness Dates More Accessible for deaf People: A Simple Guide for Professionals
A few simple changes can make a big difference and help more people understand, engage with and benefit from your work.
What’s happening
BSL and AI: What is the Future?
Join a groundbreaking project exploring how AI can support BSL accessibility, shaped by the views and experiences of deaf BSL signers across the UK.
Our response to the PHSO’s recent report
SignHealth welcomes a new Ombudsman report exposing the barriers deaf people still face. The evidence is clear: we’re still sick of it.
Recruiting the second Young People Advisory Board
Apply to be on SignHealth’s first ever Young People Advisory Board! Deadline 13 October.
How Coercive Control Affects Deaf People
Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour used to dominate, isolate and control a partner. In deaf relationships, abuse can take forms that directly target communication and independence. One common tactic is withholding interpreters. An … Continued
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence in the deaf Community: Breaking Down Barriers
Domestic abuse and sexual violence can affect anyone, including deaf people. However, deaf survivors often face additional challenges when trying to access help and support. Communication barriers can make it harder to report abuse, contact … Continued
Professionals Missing the Signs: Improving Responses to Deaf Victims of Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse and sexual violence can affect anyone, but deaf victims often face additional barriers when seeking help.
Early Release Scheme 2026: What it means for deaf people
Early Release Scheme 2026: What it means for deaf people – deaf people should have equal access to information and support, whether they are a victim or an offender.
Technology, Safety and Vulnerability for deaf Survivors
Domestic abuse and sexual violence can affect anyone, but deaf victims often face additional barriers when seeking help.
Mental Health Support Must Include Sign Language
Mental Health support must include sign language: Getting help can be challenging for anyone. But for deaf people who use BSL, there is often an extra barrier: communication.
Embedding Equality in Social Care: Delivering the Prevention and Independence that Reform Demands
Embedding Equality in Social Care: Delivering the Prevention and Independence that Reform Demands – Specialist deaf services should not be viewed as a luxury or premium option. They should be recognised as a strategic investment in better outcomes.
Deafblind interpreter announcement
The Government has announced funding to help increase the number of qualified deafblind interpreters in the UK.
