On 2 December we were in Westminster handing in a letter to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting. We are asking him to meet with us to discuss how to make healthcare accessible for deaf people.
If we meet with him, we want to make sure we are representing you well. Please take this survey to help us understand deaf people’s recent experiences with NHS services.
Or if you want to tell us your experience accessing health services in more detail, please email us at campaigns@signhealth.org.uk
Let’s show the Minister that providing communication access saves lives!
Working together
Deaf people are not the only ones experiencing barriers. People who are blind or neurodiverse or have other communication needs also have a right to equal access. Thank you to RNIB for inviting us and giving us this opportunity to share deaf people’s experiences with the Health Secretary.
It’s been 10 years…
Did you know, it was ten years ago that SignHealth published the Sick Of It report. The research showed how deaf people have poorer health in the UK compared to hearing people.
Barriers in health services lead to inequalities. It’s hard to make an appointment, to get an interpreter, or to get health information signed.
We are still sick of it! Where is our access?
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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…
