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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Jul 4

🧵(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

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Jul 4

🧵(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...

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Jul 4

🧵(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.

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Jul 4

🧵(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...

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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

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · Jun 3

Reminder to book your place on our 100th Healthy Deaf Minds event!
Wednesday 18th June
6:15pm - 9pm
University of Westminster, W1B 2HW
We have three exciting guests: Jeff McWhinney, Lucy Warnes, and Joanna Wootten.
Book spot here - https://f.mtr.cool/iuknxnjorv
#DeafCommunity

Healthy Deaf Minds event. Reflecting on the mental health challenges of being a high-flier. Images of the three guest speakers, Jeff McWhinney, Lucy Warnes and Joanna Wootten.

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Apr 25

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

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Tony Barlow @saltbar.co.uk · Apr 24

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RNID and SignHealth report reveals hidden NHS scandal putting millions of lives at risk

A damning new report released today by leading charities RNID and SignHealth has revealed serious and widespread healthcare failings affecting over 6 million adults in England who are deaf or have …

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Lucy Warnes @lucywarnes.bsky.social · Apr 24

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.

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Apr 15

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

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Apr 15

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/...

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Apr 11

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

Online workshops in April from the SignHealth domestic abuse team - SignHealth

Stalking, sexual assault and active bystander online workshops in April from the SignHealth domestic abuse team.

signhealth.org.uk

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Mar 27

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

Presenters looking serious with caption 'Our cook Yvonne Cobb investigates how communication barriers can put'

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Mar 26

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!

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Mar 21

So frustrating. Poor process = a poor quality hospital appointment, which puts deaf patients at risk!
#StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess #SignLanguageWeek

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 @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

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Lucy Warnes @lucywarnes.bsky.social · Mar 20

Great to see an ally in Westminster talking about SignHealth and deaf people’s lack of access to healthcare

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

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Liam O’Dell (He/Him) @liamodell.com · Mar 20

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.

Liz Kendall urged by deaf organisations to ‘work with us’ on reform of welfare and employment

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.

liamodell.com

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Sense @sensecharity.bsky.social · Mar 19

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.

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Mar 10

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

Sign Language Week: Domestic Abuse Basic BSL awareness You will learn how to communicate effectively with deaf clients. 19 March 10AM Register on Zoom

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Lucy Warnes @lucywarnes.bsky.social · Mar 16

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

SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Mar 11

We are recruiting a treasurer to join our board of trustees, could it be you?
This is a voluntary role to join SignHealth, a unique, ambitious and inspiring charity, improving deaf people’s health and wellbeing.
signhealth.org.uk/jobs/treasurer-to-join-signhealths-board/

Treasurer to join SignHealth's Board - SignHealth

Volunteer as a valued member of SignHealth's board of trustees as our treasurer.

signhealth.org.uk

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Mar 12

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

Understanding SignHealth Domestic Abuse Service and how to work with us

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Mar 13

This eye health #BSL video series was produced in partnership between Bradford College and SignHealth. signhealth.org.uk/videotags/eye-health/

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William Mager @wlmager.bsky.social · Mar 14

Fantastic article about ADOLESCENCE and REUNION (which I wrote!) and the Northern powerhouse that is Warp Films

rts.org.uk/article/warp...

The Warp Films factor, from This is England to Adolescence

Sheffield-based indie Warp has forged a name for making edgy drama. Steve Clarke hears about its latest shows, Adolescence and Reunion

rts.org.uk

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James Watson-O'Neill @jwatsononeill.bsky.social · Mar 15

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...

It's not too late to do the right thing with benefits and welfare, Labour told

Sense warns that cutting disability benefits will plunge more people into poverty, but it’s not too late for Labour to do the right thing.

www.bigissue.com

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SignHealth @signhealth.bsky.social · Mar 7

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

Come work with us as Head of People, People Adviser ER or as Recruitment Adviser. All roles are remote.

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