These are the stories that make the news headlines. 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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Have we missed one? Email campaigns@signhealth.org.uk to let us know.
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We met your MPs!
Four deaf charities worked together to co-host an event in Parliament to share the wide range of issues impacting the deaf community.
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A letter for the Health Secretary
Barriers in health services lead to inequalities. We are still sick of it! Where is our access?
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Deaf people’s poor access to healthcare
Roundup of news articles about deaf people’s access to healthcare in the UK.
