BSL 999 Update – proposal to approve Sign Language Interactions’ service
Ofcom is now holding a new consultation. They want to know your feedback about Ofcom using ‘Sign Language Interactions’ as the chosen emergency VRS provider.
Category: Press Release
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
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.
SignHealth Impact Report 2019-20
We are so proud of all we have achieved with your support, thank you!
SignHealth releases results of pulse survey of Coronavirus impacts on the Deaf community
According to a recent survey by SignHealth, the Deaf health charity, Deaf people’s mental health and ability to access basic healthcare are being seriously impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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 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.
