Lucy Warnes from SignHealth signed; “We are so proud to be co-hosting this event for the deaf community in parliament. It was fantastic to have meaningful conversations with MPs about the issues that impact our health and wellbeing.
We are hopeful to be able to work with MPs to see real change implemented in the NHS. No more barriers, no more excuses.”
In 2021 more than half of deaf people in England did not even have an accessible method for contacting their GPs – despite this being a legal right. The continued reliance on phone systems means that many deaf people struggle to make an appointment, and unfortunately that is only the first of many barriers within the NHS.
Working together
Together with the BDA, National Deaf Children’s Society and RNID we could have more of an impact. It was the first time the UK’s four leading deaf charities have hosted a joint event in Parliament.
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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.
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SignHealth at NHS Confed Expo: Championing Accessible Healthcare
SignHealth engaged with NHS organisations, healthcare providers, businesses, and industry leaders to champion accessible and inclusive services for deaf people.
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Maternity and neonatal healthcare investigations
Our Chief Executive, Lucy Warnes was interviewed for the first episode of ‘Open Your Eyes: Maternity in Crisis’, a new investigative journalism series by Lumo TV looking to drive real social change for the deaf community. It aired at 6pm on 15 April 2026 and the focus was on maternal healthcare. Featuring powerful and heartbreaking stories of Lisa, Alije and Honesty, the programme exposes the devastating impact of…
