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.
Category: Announcement
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
Jackie Driver, Chair of SignHealth’s Board of Trustees, receives OBE award
This honour is a well-deserved recognition for Jackie’s tireless commitment in the fight for equality.
Shielding Guidance Update
Important Advice for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) people updated April 2021.
No money, BSL Health Access is closing
The NHS has not committed any further funding for April 1st onwards, effectively closing the service of BSL Health Access.
One year on, 25,000 conversations later, what has BSL Health Access achieved?
SignHealth looks back at why we set up the service in response to the pandemic.
Kent Healthy Relationship Workshops
Deaf people living in Kent are invited to join our interactive healthy relationship workshops on Zoom!
