Have you thought about starting a new career next year? Interested in using BSL at work? Consider joining one of our fantastic teams supporting the health and wellbeing of deaf people: signhealth.org.uk/get-involved... #TeamSignHealth #NewJobNewYou #2026 #NewYearResolution #HappyNewYear

"The deaf community experiences higher rates of domestic abuse, so it’s important that our access needs for services from GPs to the police as well as safe accommodation are understood and delivered." - Marie Vickers, Head of the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Service at SignHealth

Marie from SignHealth's domestic abuse team explains some of the dangers of tech abuse and gives advice on online safety. Did you know about this? We also have workshops for deaf parents coming soon, please register at signhealth.org.uk/da-workshops #16DaysofActivism #OnlineSafety #BSL

Could you help? We need your MP to see the BSL Advisory Board's new report on health and social care. Tell your MP: secure.signhealth.org.uk/page/182096/... Use our template to send them an email and let them know you want to see change now. #WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt #LockedOut #BSL

Today the BSL Advisory Board published an important report into health and social care. This report confirms what we see every day and we are ready to work with the NHS and Government to implement the 12 recommendations: signhealth.org.uk/resources/he... #StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess

The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Please check our website and social media for workshops and information to share. signhealth.org.uk/da-workshops #16DaysOfActivism #16Days #NoExcuse #TechAbuse

Emaan stands for equal access to education for deaf young people, what do you stand for? #IWill #WhatDoYouStandFor #deafCYPthursdays

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

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...

Huge congratulations to Robin Ash, our Community Champion! The ScottishPower Foundation presented Robin with the Community Champion Award after delivering 87 workshops over the last year. signhealth.org.uk/announcement...

This video is a few years old, but Moona and Sammiyah are both working at SignHealth and would like to encourage you to apply to work here too! Find the right role for you at signhealth.org.uk/jobs #NewJobFriday #TeamSignHealth

The diversity of the deaf community was showcased at a parliamentary reception on Tuesday hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Deafness and deaf charities.

Two members of SignHealth's Young People Advisory Board, Emaan and Jacob, joined a special evening at Parliament earlier this week celebrating deaf achievement. They met Disability Minister Sir Stephen Timms to ask questions and share some of their ideas.

Launching SignHealth's new live chat "Deaf Abuse Advice" a domestic abuse and sexual violence helpline. Direct access in BSL, but of course, it’s open to anyone, no matter how you prefer to communicate. signhealth.org.uk/announcement... #DeafAbuseAdvice #Helpline #DomesticAbuseAwarenessMonth #DAVM

Kelly is a volunteer with the #MacmillanCancer Deaf Support Project. She understands it can be scary going for a breast screening, but it's also so important to check and find out early. Help us share for breast cancer awareness month and take care

📢 Invite your MP to celebrate deaf achievements in Parliament! Tasha Ghouri and many deaf role models will join the APPG on Deafness on 4 Nov. Please ask your MP to attend to learn from our experiences and help challenge misconceptions. 👉 secure.rnid.org.uk/page/178498/...

Every health condition impacts deaf people too. If you want to make your service or content more accessible for deaf people, please get in touch! We’d love to partner with you. signhealth.org.uk/for-professi... This video was produced in partnership with CoppaFeel for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Today, we held our first deaf MP surgery in Derby. Thank you @catherineatkinson.bsky.social for joining us! #WhereIsOurAccess

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness month. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence, please ask for help. We will believe you. Text: 07800 003421 #DAVM #NotAlone #SupportingSurvivors

⭐ Excited to see Robin Ash nominated in the #SPFoundationAwards for the Charity Champion Award for our Deaf Health Roadshow! We value community partnerships to improve healthcare access. 🎉 We were also nominated for the Innovation Award! Our teams are all about creating inclusive engagement.

This article is causing a buzz in our community because the struggle is real and we are #StillSickOfIt! Do you need help making your service accessible to deaf people? Check out SignHealth's training and consultancy offers 👉 signhealth.org.uk/for-professi... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We are hiring social care roles in Leeds and Manchester! Join one of our fantastic residential homes or outreach services to support good mental health and independence. signhealth.org.uk/jobs #NewJobFriday

Therapy or counselling, what's the difference? Find out more about SignHealth's therapy service at signhealth.org.uk/therapy #DeafMentalHealth

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are partnering with Deaf Cancer Support to share information in BSL about screenings and support available. Please help us share! This video is a guide to mammogram appointments for the deaf community: signhealth.org.uk/videos/a-gui...

We’re heading to the Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Conservative conferences, making sure that deaf people’s experiences and priorities are included in national conversations. If you want us to raise any specific policy issues with MPs, let us know in the comments

We will be @citylit.bsky.social 10-11 September to join the Mental Wealth Festival for sessions about accessible healthcare and equity in mental health services, hope to see you there! www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/stil... #DeafMentalHealth

It’s #NationalInclusionWeek (15–21 Sept)! Everyone has a role in making organisations inclusive and reflective of society’s diversity. Unsure where to start? Our guidance can help you start to take action. www.ncvo.org.uk/help-and-gui...

The SignHealth policy team will be attending political party conferences in the next few weeks to campaign for REAL change. #WhereIsOurAccess · Invest in deaf mental health services for all ages · Include deaf people in decision making · Increase access to healthcare for all deaf people

SignHealth will be in the West Midlands Monday 15 September at this event in Pershore! Please share and come say hi to our team if you are in the area. #WhereIsOurAccess #DeafCommunity #Wychavon

Are you an active bystander? Find out what we mean at one of our free online workshops today signhealth.org.uk/with-deaf-pe...

We are recruiting a Head of Governance at SignHealth! Join a fantastic and unique charity on our leadership team. Please share with your networks Link: signhealth.org.uk/jobs/head-of... #BSL #CharityLeadership

Taking off your bra after a long day feels great, so does booking your screening test! It can detect cancer long before you can detect it. #HealthMatters #ScreeningSavesLives #NHS

A new @signhealth.bsky.social report reveals that only 15% of deaf people have had a positive experience with the government scheme ‘Access to Work’, which is used by disabled people to get into work and stay employed. Read more here 👉 buff.ly/ncZcQEr

Today, we launched our first report for the deaf together campaign facilitated by SignHealth about Access to Work. We want #ReformNotCuts, join us today. Find out more about the report here: signhealth.org.uk/resources/re...

Finally NHS England has published an updated AIS. This includes a sixth step – review. We hope the changes will improve NHS accountability and we will continue to campaign to remove barriers to healthcare. View update here: www.england.nhs.uk/accessible-i... #WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt

Use our template letter to share you communication needs with you GP, optician, dentist, or any health service. signhealth.org.uk/with-deaf-pe... No more excuses, no more barriers! #StillSickOfIt

Tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm a powerful documentary "Poisoned: Killer in the Post" will be broadcast about the tragic death of Immy Nunn. Sadly, Immy was let down by healthcare providers as she struggled with her mental health. Her needs as a deaf person were continuously not met. #WhereIsOurAccess

Initiatives announced as part of the 10-year plan for the NHS could “make an enormous impact” when it comes to addressing health inequalities experienced by deaf people, SignHealth has said, with the charity adding it wants to make sure the promises are “delivered”.

🧵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

We will have a stall at Felixstowe Disability Pride on 11 July! Hope to see you there www.felixstowedisabilitypride.co.uk/

Tickets are now on sale for Sports Day! Join us for a fun, active and inclusive day celebrating sport, community and wellbeing. Every ticket helps fund deaflympics GB athletes to go to Tokyo! Tickets: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Sig... BSL: vimeo.com/1095911464/1...

We are calling on the Government to make three important changes: · Invest in deaf mental health services for all ages · Include deaf people in decision making · Increase access to healthcare for all deaf people signhealth.org.uk/resources #WhereIsOurAccess

At SignHealth we really value learning, and today we started #DeafBlindAwarenessWeek with a presentation for staff about ways we can be deafblind allies for our community and colleagues. Find out more about what you can do this week and check out Bright at brightdeafblind.com/

🌈 LGBTQ+ Webinar: Consent, Safety and Support 🗓️ Wednesday, 25 June 2025 ⏰ 7pm 💻 Zoom (Free Registration) Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, a friend, or a professional — this is for YOU. 💖 🔗 Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

An announcement about our NHS talking therapies service for deaf people with depression and anxiety is available on our website at signhealth.org.uk/announcement...

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

We are recruiting new trustees to join our award-winning board at SignHealth. Interested? Find out more: signhealth.org.uk/jobs/trustee #CharityLeadership #DeafMentalHealth #DomesticAbuse #SocialCare #EDI #BSL #TeamSignHealth

Our Deaf Health Roadshow continues to share information about access to healthcare and our #StillSickOfIt campaign, find out more here: signhealth.org.uk/with-deaf-pe...

We deserve to live as our true, authentic selves without fear of abuse or violence 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Remember, Galop is run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people. If anyone is making you feel unsafe or is targeting you because you're LGBT+, we're here to help. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Great to see this evaluation from @ofcom.bsky.social shows how providing access in British Sign Language through the 999 BSL service has already saved lives! www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-b...