NHS releases recommendations from its review of BSL Commissioning Arrangements
SignHealth’s response to the “Rapid” Review of BSL provisions and the recommendations suggested to improve access for Deaf people in health settings
SignHealth’s response to the “Rapid” Review of BSL provisions and the recommendations suggested to improve access for Deaf people in health settings
Ofcom has said that telecoms providers will be compelled to offer their customers free 24/7 access to 999 services.
Press Release from Ofcom: 22 June 2021 From next year, British Sign Language users will be able to contact the emergency services using video relay, under new rules announced today by Ofcom. Under our existing … Continued
The NHS has not committed any further funding for April 1st onwards, effectively closing the service of BSL Health Access.
Support from SignVideo will help SignHealth to achieve our ambitious 3-year plans to expand their services to improve Deaf people’s health and wellbeing.
We are so proud of all we have achieved with your support, thank you!
According to a recent survey by SignHealth, the Deaf health charity, Deaf people’s mental health and ability to access basic healthcare are being seriously impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
At SignHealth we are worried that the Coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately affected the Deaf community, and that many of the issues we have faced may have been hidden. In August and September, SignHealth conducted a survey asking … Continued
We need to be able to communicate with doctors and nurses now. SignHealth have teamed up with InterpreterNow to provide a solution, to fill the gaps in BSL interpreter provisions.