Who We Are
Our history
Our year in review
Progress, challenges, changes, impacts and insights
How healthy are Deaf people?
Sick Of It is SignHealth’s ground-breaking report uncovering the health disparity Deaf people face in the UK. Published in 2014, the report has influenced policy and changed practices in the NHS to improve communication and reduce barriers.
Report: Sick Of ItHow We Are Funded
Most of the costs for the services we provide are covered by the NHS, local authority funding and other social services.
SignHealth’s Homes are established where there is an identified need and local authority support. Capital funding for the housing projects comes from the Housing Corporation and SignHealth funds the commissioning costs. Fees paid by Local Authorities for their clients cover operating costs.
SignHealth’s campaigns, research projects, overhead costs, administration, and communications are funded by the kind support of trust funds and grants, fundraising activities and donations.
Find out more on our fundraising page.
What’s Happening
Announcement Our pay gap
We are just at the start of our journey and know we have a lot to do.
Work For Us We are hiring!
Join our passionate and caring teams of specialist support workers improving the health and wellbeing of Deaf people.
Campaign Take a stand against abuse
We hope everyone can enjoy the World Cup this year in safety. Please take a stand against abuse of any kind.
Domestic Abuse New joint research in Manchester
Find out more about our new ground-breaking joint research project for Deaf people in Manchester and surrounding areas.