999 BSL – What you need to know about the new service
The 999 BSL Emergency Video Relay Service is provided by Sign Language Interactions This information and more is available at https://999bsl.co.uk/resources/
Category: Announcement
SignHealth awarded ground-breaking NHS England contract to improve Deaf people’s access to mental health support
Breakthrough in access to therapy in BSL for Deaf people experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or other common mental health concerns.
Mental Health Awareness Workshops – North East and South West England
SignHealth is pleased to offer free interactive Mental Health Awareness Workshops for Deaf Adults in February 2022.
SignHealth Chief Executive, James Watson-O’Neill, receives OBE award for services to Deaf people
James has been recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours. This is the second OBE awarded to someone from SignHealth.
BSL 999 Update – proposal to approve Sign Language Interactions’ service
Ofcom is now holding a new consultation. They want to know your feedback about Ofcom using ‘Sign Language Interactions’ as the chosen emergency VRS provider.
16 Days of Activism – Check out SignHealth’s 2021 Programme
During the 16 Days of Activism, SignHealth is standing up to violence against women and girls. Check out our full programme of events.
NHS releases recommendations from its review of BSL Commissioning Arrangements
SignHealth’s response to the “Rapid” Review of BSL provisions and the recommendations suggested to improve access for Deaf people in health settings
Deaf charities welcome life-saving decision to make 999 accessible in BSL
Ofcom has said that telecoms providers will be compelled to offer their customers free 24/7 access to 999 services.
New emergency video relay service for sign language users
Press Release from Ofcom: 22 June 2021 From next year, British Sign Language users will be able to contact the emergency services using video relay, under new rules announced today by Ofcom. Under our existing … Continued
