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Thank you MP @thurrockjen.bsky.social for highlighting the work of SignHealth and the barriers for deaf people accessing GP appointments in today's British Sign Language Week debate in Westminster.
#StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess #SignLanguageWeek #SLW2025
March 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
Today, we held our first deaf MP surgery in Derby. Thank you @catherineatkinson.bsky.social for joining us!
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October 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
Today, SignHealth and RNID launched our new report - Still Ignored: The Fight for Accessible Healthcare -
signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/...

We want governments, NHS organisations, GPs and other NHS services to take action.

#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
April 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
signhealth.bsky.social
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...

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NHS England » Accessible information standard
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July 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
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
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
Yesterday we were in Westminster with @rnib.bsky.social and other charities to hand in letters to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
We are asking him to meet with us to discuss how to make healthcare accessible for deaf people.
#StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess
Three people standing in a park holding yellow placards that say Deaf people deserve proper care. No more excuses, no more barriers. Deaf people are still Sick Of It. Group of people standing together in front of the Department of Health with placards.
December 3, 2024 at 9:21 AM
signhealth.bsky.social
View our quick summary of the update in BSL here and what you can do - signhealth.org.uk/announcement... #WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
The Accessible Information Standard has finally been updated - SignHealth
NHS England has finally released an updated Accessible Information Standard (AIS). This includes a sixth step – review.
signhealth.org.uk
July 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
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
April 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
We appreciated the British Sign Language Week debate in Westminster yesterday. View - parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/28fdec4a-1b...

Good to see barriers to health access also raised by Sir Stephen Timms, Disability Minister, and @mattvickers.bsky.social.

#StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess
March 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
signhealth.bsky.social
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
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March 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
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
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December 16, 2024 at 2:57 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
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.

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December 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
So frustrating. Poor process = a poor quality hospital appointment, which puts deaf patients at risk!
#StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess #SignLanguageWeek
bp-uk.bsky.social BP (she/her) @bp-uk.bsky.social · Mar 20
Ironically seeing this in Sign Language Week, the same week I had an inaccessible hospital appointment because my GP's request for a BSL appt in the referral didn't get processed properly.
signhealth.bsky.social SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Mar 20
Thank you MP @thurrockjen.bsky.social for highlighting the work of SignHealth and the barriers for deaf people accessing GP appointments in today's British Sign Language Week debate in Westminster.
#StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess #SignLanguageWeek #SLW2025
March 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
signhealth.bsky.social
A survey of more than 1,000 deaf people in England found that almost 1 in 10 had avoided calling an ambulance or attending A&E due to [barriers], and a quarter had avoided seeking help for a new health concern.

#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS ‘routinely failing’ deaf patients in England, report finds
RNID survey finds half of sign language users did not understand diagnoses – some terminal – or how their treatment worked
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
signhealth.bsky.social
Invest
Include
Increase
Find out more about our 3 key asks for the government to improve the health and wellbeing of deaf people - signhealth.org.uk/resources/
#WhereIsOurAccess
3 keys asks from SignHealth Invest in deaf mental health services for all ages. Include deaf people in decision-making. Increase access to healthcare for all deaf people.
May 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
signhealth.bsky.social
To round off #SignLanguageWeek we were thrilled to host @baggyshanker.bsky.social and @catherineatkinson.bsky.social at Derby Deaf Club. We discussed ambulance services, dentistry, Access to Work and more.

#WhereIsOurAccess #SLW2025
March 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
Still time to register to join us this evening for the Deaf Health Webinar and Q&A hosted by Deepa Shastri - signhealth.org.uk/event/webina...

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Still Sick Of It Deaf Health Webinar 16 January 2025, 7pm. BSL, English, and captions. Register for Zoom link. Hosted by Deepa Shastri. Photo of woman smiling sitting on a sofa.
January 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
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...
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View the letter here: signhealth.org.uk/announcement...
50 deaf charities sign open letter to Wes Streeting - SignHealth
Today is a huge step forward in our campaign to break down barriers in healthcare for deaf people. In an unprecedented move, over 50 deaf charities have signed our open letter to Wes Streeting – … Continued
signhealth.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
NHS staff said a lack of training, time and a poor IT system were major factors in being unable to provide these accessibility requirements for deaf people.

#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt

View our report published today - signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/...
Hidden NHS scandal putting millions of lives at risk - SignHealth
A damning new report released today by RNID and SignHealth reveals serious and widespread healthcare failings.
signhealth.org.uk
April 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
signhealth.bsky.social
GP shares his experience of deaf awareness training at his service in Cardiff.

Find the full interview and SignHealth's deaf awareness week resources for health professionals here - signhealth.org.uk/resources/deaf-awareness-week...

#WhereIsOurAccess #DeafAwarenessWeek
May 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
signhealth.bsky.social
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
June 24, 2025 at 11:28 AM
signhealth.bsky.social
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
September 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
signhealth.bsky.social
🧵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)
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July 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
signhealth.bsky.social
Have you seen our healthcare survey? Please share your experiences as a deaf person. Your insights will help us campaign for better access to NHS services. 

There are 3 days left and your feedback is appreciated!
👉 signhealth.org.uk/health-wellb...

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Tell us your experiences of NHS services. Logos of RNID and SignHealth
December 17, 2024 at 11:41 AM
signhealth.bsky.social
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
Wellbeing in Wychavon - Health and wellbeing day for the Deaf community and those with hearing loss. Monday 15 September 2025 10:30am-2pm at the committee rooms, Wychavon District Council, Pershore, WR10 1PT. For more information email hayley.corbett@wychavon.gov.uk Join Jamie Clarke and local health organisations for a special day dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing in the Deaf community. BSL interpreters. Whether you're Deaf, hard of hearing, a family member or simply interested in learning more, come and learn about accessing health and wellbeing services.
September 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM