In an unprecedented move, over 50 deaf charities have signed our letter to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting urging him to work with us to improve access to healthcare for deaf people.
Now over to you Wes...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
View the letter here: signhealth.org.uk/announcement...
Transgender Awareness Week. blue, pink and white flags. Remember all SignHealth services are available for deaf transgender people 1. one to one wellbeing support for children and young people 2. therapy or counselling 3. domestic abuse or sexual violence support 4. outreach or residential services.
All SignHealth services are available for deaf transgender people:
🟣1-1 wellbeing sessions for children and young people
🟣Therapy or counselling
🟣Domestic abuse or sexual violence support
🟣Outreach and residential services
#TransgenderAwarenessWeek
Emaan stands for equal access to education for deaf young people, what do you stand for?
#IWill #WhatDoYouStandFor #deafCYPthursdays
🧵(5/5) to meet these promises. And we will never stop campaigning for fairer access to healthcare for all deaf people." - @lucywarnes.bsky.social, Chief Executive at SignHealth
For a #BSL summary of the 10 Year Health Plan, visit our website signhealth.org.uk/.../what-is-...
#WhereIsOurAccess
🧵(4/5) We welcome both of these promises. But we want to make sure that they are delivered – because we know these could make an enormous impact on addressing the health inequalities that deaf people experience. We will keep pushing the Government and the NHS...
🧵(3/5) If you are a deaf BSL user, this will be recorded on your Single Patient Record and visible to every healthcare professional you meet.
2 - The Government have also said that all appointments and medications will be managed via the NHS App and this will be BSL accessible.
🧵(2/5) all your medical information will be accessible in one place. This is the first time the NHS have ever done this. This is an important move, because the Government say that patients will not have to keep telling healthcare staff that they are deaf over and over again...
🧵NHS 10 Year Plan
"Yesterday the Government published the NHS 10 Year Plan. It includes several key promises which will impact our community.
1 - they have promised that there will be a Single Patient Record for every patient. This means... (1/5)
#WhereIsOurAccess
Check out this great event from @deafunity.bsky.social coming up soon! SignHealth's chief executive @lucywarnes.bsky.social will be there to present about #DeafMentalHealth and more
Have you seen the news?
NHS communication barriers are in the headlines. SignHealth and @rnid published the report yesterday, make sure you check it out - signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
As the deaf health charity we at @signhealth.bsky.social have been working with @rnid.bsky.social on our new report, Still Ignored.
Deaf people are still fighting for accessible healthcare. Many face extremely poor health outcomes as a result and this must end - no more excuses, no more barriers.
Reunion, the new drama from the BBC, highlights the deaf barriers we are working to break.
Will you join us today to create change?
You can:
✔ Write to your MP
✔ Donate to SignHealth
✔ Share this video
Link: secure.signhealth.org.uk/page/165774/...
#StillSickofIt
I’m Gloria, supporting SignHealth’s Still Sick of It campaign. When my husband was diagnosed with cancer, I was the last to know. Deaf people deserve better. Just £3 a month can train the NHS to meet our needs. Join me and donate today.
Link to donate: secure.signhealth.org.uk/page/165774/...
Join one of our April online workshops for the deaf community about topics related to domestic abuse, including:
🟡stalking
🟡sexual assault
🟡being an active bystander.
Register or please share 👉 signhealth.org.uk/event/online...
#StalkingAwarenessWeek #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
Presenters looking serious with caption 'Our cook Yvonne Cobb investigates how communication barriers can put'
Did you see our chief exec @lucywarnes.bsky.social on BBC Morning Live highlighting barriers to healthcare.
Providing communication access can save lives by making sure deaf people get the care we need.
Full episode on BBC iPlayer - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
Our Chief Executive @lucywarnes.bsky.social will make an appearance on @morninglive.bsky.social tomorrow to discuss deaf people's access to healthcare and what needs to change. Have a watch!
So frustrating. Poor process = a poor quality hospital appointment, which puts deaf patients at risk!
#StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess #SignLanguageWeek
Great to see an ally in Westminster talking about SignHealth and deaf people’s lack of access to healthcare
A group of nine deaf organisations have called on Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, to 'work with them' on the government's proposals for reform of the welfare system and employment support for deaf people.
Yesterday’s Government announcements might have left you confused and worried about what is coming next and what it all means, we’ve put together key changes to help.
Sign Language Week: Domestic Abuse Basic BSL awareness You will learn how to communicate effectively with deaf clients. 19 March 10AM Register on Zoom
Join us for a Domestic Abuse BSL Basic Awareness Workshop for hearing professionals working with deaf clients.
📅 Date: March 19
🔗 Register now on Zoom: zoom.us/meeting/register/VH6j7dKYQP6adpg3pDli...omesticAbuse #BSL #SignLanguageWeek
Do you have strong finance skills? Want to make an impact? We’re looking for a treasurer to join our board 👇🏻
Understanding SignHealth Domestic Abuse Service and how to work with us
New workshop for #BSL interpreters and translators: Find out about SignHealth's Domestic Abuse Service, preferred signs, jargon and how you can support in disclosing abuse.
18 March 6:30-8:30pm - Register for zoom link here: zoom.us/meeting/register/wh54FbTWSImZ4fyI...
#SignLanguageWeek
This eye health #BSL video series was produced in partnership between Bradford College and SignHealth. signhealth.org.uk/videotags/eye-health/
Fantastic article about ADOLESCENCE and REUNION (which I wrote!) and the Northern powerhouse that is Warp Films
rts.org.uk/article/warp...
Help us into work, not poverty
Thank you @bigissue.com for the chance to share my views and our evidence from @sensecharity.bsky.social on how these cuts could impact disabled people’s lives.
www.bigissue.com/opinion/disa...
Come work with us as Head of People, People Adviser ER or as Recruitment Adviser. All roles are remote.
We have three new job vacancies within our people team at SignHealth. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!
Apply now: signhealth.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-signhealt...
#NewJobFriday
Hello! Here's a quick update from Lucy Warnes, Chief Executive at SignHealth, from her meeting this morning.
#AccessibleInformation #AIS #SignHealth #StillSickOfIt
