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.
Category: In the News
Rosie Cooper, MP, meets with Deaf sector representatives to discuss a British Sign Language Bill
The next step in the campaign towards a BSL Act Now!
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.
Covid-19 Vaccine Information
Is it safe? How do I get it? What happens after I get the vaccine? How to avoid scams and more.
SignHealth on BBC See Hear
The two latest episodes of BBC See Hear featured SignHealth and work improving the health and wellbeing of all Deaf people.
