A lack of consideration for deaf people in the government’s response to Coronavirus featured in an article in Artefact Magazine in an interview with SignHealth Chief Executive James Watson-O’Neill and Youtuber Kirsty Jade. The article … Continued
We are so proud of all we have achieved with your support, thank you!
By Richard France for the Mental Health Foundation I have spent a number of years in and out of psychiatric institutions from the age of 23, back in 1993 which I first became ill with … Continued
According to a recent survey by SignHealth, the Deaf health charity, Deaf people’s mental health and ability to access basic healthcare are being seriously impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
At SignHealth we are worried that the Coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately affected the Deaf community, and that many of the issues we have faced may have been hidden. In August and September, SignHealth conducted a survey asking … Continued
It’s not just young people who experience mental health challenges. We are here to support you too.
Face covering exemptions What are the requirements in England? More details at gov.uk/coronavirus I feel anxious about wearing face masks, what should I do? Or see tips from Jen Dodds on Limping Chicken I am … Continued
Now you can communicate in British Sign Language while getting a test for Covid-19. Please download the InterpreterNow app before you visit the testing site. When you arrive at the testing site You will see … Continued
NHS Volunteers can support you with picking up shopping, medication or other essential supplies while you shield at home. Contact them through an interpreter using BSL Health Access
Available to watch after 7pm, Wednesday 20 May 2020 Domestic Abuse: A discussion Fifi Garfield, Marie Vickers & Sabina Iqbal discuss domestic abuse and how the current lockdown situation has changed things. This Q&A programme … Continued
“As the Deaf health charity we’re always excited to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week! We love any opportunity to boast about our community and the fantastic deaf people we work with and for, and we’re really proud to help spread the message about deaf awareness.” – James Watson-O’Neill, CEO
We need to be able to communicate with doctors and nurses now. SignHealth have teamed up with InterpreterNow to provide a solution, to fill the gaps in BSL interpreter provisions.
