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.
Category: In the News
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
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.
NHS 119 BSL
NHS 119 is available in British Sign Language (BSL) for Covid-19 tests and vaccinations.
Interview with Saffron Barker
Former Director of Communications and Fundraising Rebecca Mansell asks Saffron about her new documentary, clear masks and lockdown self-care. Saffron’s YouTube Originals Creator Spotlight is available to watch from 6pm today here.
ABLEIST UK: HOW COVID MEASURES FAILED THE DEAF
A lack of consideration for deaf people in the government’s response to Coronavirus featured in an article in Artefact Magazine in an interview with SignHealth Chief Executive James Watson-O’Neill and Youtuber Kirsty Jade. The article … Continued
Equality in mental health: Richard’s story
By Richard France for the Mental Health Foundation I have spent a number of years in and out of psychiatric institutions from the age of 23, back in 1993 which I first became ill with … Continued
