SignHealth
@signhealth.bsky.social
The deaf health charity SignHealth provides psychological therapy, domestic abuse support and social care services.
Email: [email protected]
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SignHealth
@signhealth.bsky.social
· Jul 4
🧵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
"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
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
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
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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
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 Vickers, Head of the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Service at SignHealth
December 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"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 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
We also have workshops for deaf parents coming soon, please register at signhealth.org.uk/da-workshops
#16DaysofActivism #OnlineSafety #BSL
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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
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
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
December 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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
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
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
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
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
Please check our website and social media for workshops and information to share.
signhealth.org.uk/da-workshops
#16DaysOfActivism #16Days #NoExcuse #TechAbuse
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
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
#IWill #WhatDoYouStandFor #deafCYPthursdays
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Emaan stands for equal access to education for deaf young people, what do you stand for?
#IWill #WhatDoYouStandFor #deafCYPthursdays
#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
🟣1-1 wellbeing sessions for children and young people
🟣Therapy or counselling
🟣Domestic abuse or sexual violence support
🟣Outreach and residential services
#TransgenderAwarenessWeek
November 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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
🟣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...
Now over to you Wes...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
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
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...
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...
signhealth.org.uk/announcement...
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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...
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
#NewJobFriday #TeamSignHealth
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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
#NewJobFriday #TeamSignHealth
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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.
‘Monumental day’ as deaf community’s achievements highlighted in Parliament
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.
liamodell.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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.
November 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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
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
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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
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
Help us share for breast cancer awareness month and take care
October 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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
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/...
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/...
Invite your MP to attend the celebration of deaf achievement event in Parliament on Tuesday 4th November
I've asked my MP to attend the special event to celebrate deaf achievement in Parliament on Tuesday 4th November 2025. Invite your MP today!
secure.rnid.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
📢 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/...
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
signhealth.org.uk/for-professi...
This video was produced in partnership with CoppaFeel for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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
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
#WhereIsOurAccess
October 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today, we held our first deaf MP surgery in Derby. Thank you @catherineatkinson.bsky.social for joining us!
#WhereIsOurAccess
#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
#DAVM #NotAlone #SupportingSurvivors
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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
#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.
🎉 We were also nominated for the Innovation Award! Our teams are all about creating inclusive engagement.
October 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
⭐ 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.
🎉 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...
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...
Deaf people criticise Coventry hospital over interpreter delays
A charity says it has had more than 100 complaints about a lack of interpreters at the hospital.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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...
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
signhealth.org.uk/jobs
#NewJobFriday
October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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
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
Find out more about SignHealth's therapy service at signhealth.org.uk/therapy
#DeafMentalHealth
October 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Therapy or counselling, what's the difference?
Find out more about SignHealth's therapy service at signhealth.org.uk/therapy
#DeafMentalHealth
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...
This video is a guide to mammogram appointments for the deaf community:
signhealth.org.uk/videos/a-gui...
A guide to the breast screening (mammogram) appointment - SignHealth
Dudley, Wolverhampton, and South West Staffordshire Breast Screening Service: A guide to the mammogram appointment for the Deaf community.
signhealth.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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...
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
If you want us to raise any specific policy issues with MPs, let us know in the comments
September 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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
If you want us to raise any specific policy issues with MPs, let us know in the comments