These are the health deaf access issues in the news. Deaf people experiencing misdiagnosis, delays or not being given an informed choice in their treatment. Some instances of people dying. These are shocking stories of poor access and care in the NHS.
There are many more untold stories. We want to change that. If you have experienced poor access or treatment, please email us at campaigns@signhealth.org.uk. We will try to support you with contacting journalists and sharing your story so that the NHS must take notice and make the changes we need.
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BBC Morning Live
27 March 2025
Yvonne Cobb investigates how communication barriers in healthcare can put deaf people’s lives at risk. Available on BBC iPlayer.
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Have we missed a health deaf access issue in the news? Let us know, email campaigns@signhealth.org.uk.
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