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SignVideo names SignHealth Charity of the Year

Support from SignVideo will help SignHealth to achieve our ambitious 3-year plans to expand their services to improve Deaf people’s health and wellbeing.

NHS 119 BSL

NHS 119 is available in British Sign Language (BSL) for Covid-19 tests and vaccinations.

SignHealth Impact Report 2019-20

We are so proud of all we have achieved with your support, thank you!

Coronavirus Impacts Report

At SignHealth we are worried that the Coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately affected the Deaf community, and that many of the issues we have faced may have been hidden. In August and September, SignHealth conducted a survey asking … Continued

BSL Health Access available at COVID-19 testing centres

Now you can communicate in British Sign Language while getting a test for Covid-19. Please download the InterpreterNow app before you visit the testing site. When you arrive at the testing site You will see … Continued

BSL access to NHS volunteer responders

NHS Volunteers can support you with picking up shopping, medication or other essential supplies while you shield at home. Contact them through an interpreter using BSL Health Access

Deaf Awareness Week 2020

“As the Deaf health charity we’re always excited to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week! We love any opportunity to boast about our community and the fantastic deaf people we work with and for, and we’re really proud to help spread the message about deaf awareness.” – James Watson-O’Neill, CEO

BSL Health Access for the UK’s Deaf community

We need to be able to communicate with doctors and nurses now. SignHealth have teamed up with InterpreterNow to provide a solution, to fill the gaps in BSL interpreter provisions.

We have a new look

Our new website has more content provided in BSL and clearer directions and processes for referrals. Check out the health video library and subscribe to emails with updates related to our services and campaigns.