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Where does SignHealth work?

SignHealth’s purpose is to remove health barriers for deaf people across the whole of the UK. We listen to the deaf community and we know that we need to do more to engage with you … Continued

People standing with placards asking for accesible health information

The Accessible Information Standard has finally been updated

NHS England has finally released an updated Accessible Information Standard (AIS). This includes a sixth step – review.

The 10 Year Health Plan will make the NHS fit for the future

What is the NHS 10 Year Plan?

The NHS 10 Year Plan includes several key promises which will impact our community. Here is SignHealth’s summary and response.

NHS Therapies for deaf people with anxiety and depression

SignHealth therapy service funding changes

Funding for our therapies service previously came from the NHS at the national level. Now we are working closely with local ICBs to secure funding.

Still Ignored: The fight for accessible healthcare

Hidden NHS scandal putting millions of lives at risk

New report published by SignHealth and RNID reveals serious and widespread healthcare failings.

Surrey Deaf Pickleball Club is chosen as SignHealth’s 2025 team of the year! 

Surrey Deaf Pickleball Club is chosen as SignHealth’s 2025 team of the year!

Meeting with the Disability Minister

We look forward to building a great working relationship with Sir Stephen Timms and his department.

Lucy Warnes

Announcing SignHealth’s new Chief Executive

“I am honoured and thrilled to take on the role of Chief Executive at SignHealth. Every day I am inspired by our work and impact.”

We met your MPs!

Four deaf charities worked together to co-host an event in Parliament to share the wide range of issues impacting the deaf community.