BBC x SignHealth give the deaf community lifeline
In January 2026, SignHealth was featured on BBC One’s programme, Lifeline. The short feature focused on SignHealth’s work and shared three impactful stories from Lucindha, Jackie*, and Jacob.
Category: In the News
Deaf people’s poor access to healthcare
Deaf people’s access to healthcare in the UK in the news.
SignHealth chosen as BBC Lifeline charity
BBC programme highlighted the ongoing barriers deaf people face when trying to access health services and the ways SignHealth breaks down those barriers.
SignHealth Longley Road rated outstanding by the CQC
“We were impressed with how staff treated people with kindness and compassion. They had developed strong, trusting relationships with the people they supported and their families.”
SignHealth on your screens! 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.
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.
Emergency Alert System Test
Information about the UK Emergency Alert System Test in BSL.
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.
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.
