BSL Rally – 18 March 2022
Join us from 11:30-2:30 at Trafalgar Square!
What’s happening
Five years on and no change, Deaf people still shut out of NHS services
New report reveals poor access to NHS services and sets out urgent steps required to meet the communication needs of Deaf and other disabled people.
Mental Health Awareness Workshops – North East and South West England
SignHealth is pleased to offer free interactive Mental Health Awareness Workshops for Deaf Adults in February 2022.
BSL Bill Rally
Join us for a BSL Bill Rally outside Parliament on 28 January while MPs debate the 2nd reading of the BSL Bill.
Blue Monday – Mental Health Support
If you are struggling to be yourself and find motivation during these cold, dark days, know that support is available.
SignHealth Chief Executive, James Watson-O’Neill, receives OBE award for services to Deaf people
James has been recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours. This is the second OBE awarded to someone from SignHealth.
BSL 999 Update – proposal to approve Sign Language Interactions’ service
Ofcom is now holding a new consultation. They want to know your feedback about Ofcom using ‘Sign Language Interactions’ as the chosen emergency VRS provider.
16 Days of Activism – Check out SignHealth’s 2021 Programme
During the 16 Days of Activism, SignHealth is standing up to violence against women and girls. Check out our full programme of events.
Rosie Cooper, MP, meets with Deaf sector representatives to discuss a British Sign Language Bill
The next step in the campaign towards a BSL Act Now!
Accessible Information Standard 2021 Survey
It has been five years since the Accessible Information Standard came into effect. A coalition of charities have come together to review how the Standard has impacted patient experiences and if there are gaps in implementation.
Mental Health Workshops for Deaf Adults – Tour around England
SignHealth is offering free Mental Health Information Sessions in BSL between Sep 27 and 10 Oct.
Guidance for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable to Covid-19
This is a British Sign Language (BSL) translation of the updated guidance for those who are considered clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) to Covid-19.
