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...

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

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.

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...omesticAb#DomesticAbuseL#BSLa#SignLanguageWeek

Do you have strong finance skills? Want to make an impact? We’re looking for a treasurer to join our board 👇🏻

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... #SignLangua#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...

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... #NewJobFridayy

Hello! Here's a quick update from Lucy Warnes, Chief Executive at SignHealth, from her meeting this morning. #AccessibleInformation #AIS #SignHealth #StillSickOfIt

Feeling really privileged to be leading our talented and ambitious team, supported by a strong board. Together with the deaf community, partner organisations and allies, we will make our vision of a world without barriers to health and wellbeing for deaf people a reality.

Did you miss our webinar? A summary and the recording are now available on our website - signhealth.org.uk/blog/its-not... #StillSickOfIt

🧵1/5 💻 Responding to #Deaf victims of #DomesticAbuse

This week is Sexual Abuse Awareness Week Join us for an important Sexual Abuse Awareness Webinar to learn, understand, and empower yourself with knowledge on how we can help. Reserve your spot now! zoom.us/j/9176326759.... We hope to see you there! #EndTheSilence #SexualAbuseAwarenessWeek

Missed our recent webinar about deaf health access? You can catch up here 👇🏻

Our member @signhealth.bsky.social is launching a new campaign to remove barriers to healthcare for deaf people. Register for their webinar, taking place this Thursday 16 Jan at 7pm, here 👉 signhealth.org.uk/event/webina... #StillSickOfIt

Last chance to register, this is open for any deaf people with all communication preferences.

💙 *NHS involvement colleagues* If you don't already, follow @signhealth.bsky.social for great insights into health issues for Deaf people

We are delighted to announce that we have inducted Dr Audrey Cameron and James Watson O'Neill into the Signature Hall of Fame, both who are very deserving of this accolade. Congratulations! To read more about this achievement, make sure to read the blog: www.signature.org.uk/2-new-induct...

What was your experience of the pandemic? Join us for an online focus group for deaf people. Wednesday 8 January at 10:30am or 1:30pm. Register here: signhealth.org.uk/event/covid-... #CovidInquiry #BSL #Covid19 #DeafCommunity

We are working with UK Covid-19 Inquiry to find out more about deaf people’s experiences during the pandemic. Please sign up for one of our sessions next month and share your story with us.

Share your ideas for the NHS at change.nhs.uk We hope you suggest: 🟣 training staff to meet the AIS 🟣 alternative contact options (not just phone) 🟣 better #BSL interpreter provision 🟣 more health info in accessible formats! What do YOU want to see change? #WhereIsOurAccess youtu.be/Nagao3Jm-MI?...

It was fantastic being able to engage with so many MPs and to tell them about our key policy areas.

Enough is enough, we are still sick of poor access to our healthcare

Now I have found five so far @bda.org.uk @ndcs-uk.bsky.social @signhealth.bsky.social @hearingdogs.org.uk @deafinitelyw.bsky.social Any more deaf charities jumping on the bandwagon?

Today, SignHealth's Robin Ash met with @laylamoran.bsky.social MP, Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee. This was a great opportunity to discuss the importance of lived experience and including deaf people in political decision-making.

go.bsky.app/9w8hwQD Finally set up starter pack for deaf charities in UK so far so you can follow their content. Please DM if you need me to add any more here

Pleased to be partnering with other organisations - this is key if we are to end health inequality for deaf people.

Seven charities have met in Westminster today to demand “better access to the NHS” for disabled people, as a revised Accessible Information Standard remains unpublished.