Meet the people we work with

My name is Tom. I am a Housing Support Worker for SignHealth and have worked for the charity for almost 13 years now. As a Housing Support Worker, I would describe my role as being … Continued

Beatrice was 84 years old, profoundly Deaf and infirm. She had lived on her own since her husband and son died.  One day Beatrice fell after turning on the TV. She lay on the floor … Continued

The Domestic Abuse team is a mixture of service manager, senior IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Adviser), 3 IDVAs, outreach workers, 3 prevention officers, children and families workers and admin coordinators. We’re such a diverse group, … Continued

My name is Jason Potter-Laroy and I was brought up in London and grew up in a deaf family. Growing up I went to a deaf school. I got the chance to use BSL at … Continued

This is a true account of one man’s experience. We have kept his identity hidden at his request. Before I asked my doctor to refer me to SignHealth’s psychological therapy service, I was not very … Continued

Jessie* was suicidal, depressed and self-harming. Her ex-partner was abusing her, and she felt she couldn’t escape. I am 22 years old and SignHealth’s Domestic Abuse Service (previously known as Young DeafHope) has been supporting … Continued

Danielle* was living in fear of her ex-partner, who had abused her for years. SignHealth helped to make her safe and support her in rebuilding her life. Danielle lived most of her adult life in … Continued

Emma was arrested and wrongly accused of assault. With the help of SignHealth’s Advocacy service, Emma understood what was happening in proceedings and could make her voice heard. When Emma* was arrested, she had no … Continued

When Claire became depressed she was referred to a hearing therapist – a person who didn’t understand her culture or background as a Deaf woman. Claire explains why she would benefit from therapy delivered in … Continued