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SignHealth will be on your screens soon! See our BBC Lifeline appeal

We are so proud to be working with the BBC to showcase who we are and what we do. The short TV programme will air in BSL on BBC One on Sunday, 25 January. 

Photos of deaf health stories in the news

Deaf people’s poor access to healthcare

Deaf people’s access to healthcare in the UK in the news.

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Advancing health equity for BSL users

The BSL Advisory Board report has the answers to make services safer and more accessible, and SignHealth is ready to help you achieve that.

UK Emergency Alert Test Sunday 7 September 3pm

Emergency Alert System Test

Information about the UK Emergency Alert System Test in BSL.

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Reform not cuts: deaf charity calls on the government to review Access to Work 

New report provides insights from deaf people on their lived experiences with Access to Work, recognising the value of it, but also the need for reform in order for it to work.

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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.

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.

“Work with us on employment reform,” deaf charities tell Government 

deaf together and other charities respond to the Government announcement on 19 March about a consultation on Access To Work