Rachel's story - SignHealth

This is Rachel’s story of poor access to healthcare during her first pregnancy. Will she have more access this time?

This week is maternal mental health awareness week. Like Rachel, many pregnant deaf people face unfair barriers to healthcare.

These barriers put deaf women and their baby’s life at risk.

We need change, and you can help.

Could you donate £3 to educate an NHS professional on how to meet deaf people’s needs?

We have some health information related to pregnancy available in our BSL Health Video Library.

What you can do

Use our template to share our research with your MP and ask them to join the fight for accessible healthcare.

‘If you, like me, are sick of the barriers that deaf people face, please join me in supporting SignHealth.’ – Gloria

Does your health service know how to provide access for deaf patients?

Display this poster as a reminder for staff.

Have you had a negative experience during a health appointment or a positive one that made a difference?

Your stories are important for our campaign and help us highlight the barriers and solutions.

Our roadshow will explain more about the rights of deaf patients, parents and carers and how to complain.

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