We provide Psychological Therapy, Domestic Abuse Support and Social Care services. [email protected] https://xitter.cf/t.co/jpRMkubcjl
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🧵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
🧵(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...
🧵(5/5) to meet these promises. And we will never stop campaigning for fairer access to healthcare for all deaf people." - Lucy Warnes, Chief Executive @SignHealth
For a #BSL summary of the 10 Year Health Plan, visit our website signhealth.org.uk/.../what-i…
#WhereIsOurAccess
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A new report commissioned by my office shows the lack of specialist services for deaf victims of domestic abuse to access when they need help.
Marie Vickers from @SignHealth explains why the govt's spending review must urgently fund by-and-for-services👉bit.ly/3EJ7JjB
SignHealth retweeted
Still ignored: The fight for accessible healthcare - a new report from @RNID & @SignHealth added to the hub this week pslhub.org/learn/improving-p… #patientsafety
April online workshops for the deaf community on topics related to domestic abuse, including:
🟡stalking
🟡sexual assault
🟡being an active bystander.
Register or please share 👉 signhealth.org.uk/event/onli…
#StalkingAwarenessWeek #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
To round off #SignLanguageWeek we were thrilled to host @BaggyShanker and @catkinson80 at Derby Deaf Club. We discussed ambulance services, dentistry, Access to Work and more.
#WhereIsOurAccess #SLW2025
Thank you MP Jen Craft @ThurrockJen 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
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, remember that you can self-refer for support. You don’t have to face this alone—support is available and reaching out is a brave step.
#DomesticAbuse #YouAreNotAlone
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💻 Responding to #Deaf victims of #DomesticAbuse
ALT SafeLives Post with text that reads "online training. Responding to deaf victims of domestic abuse. Spot the unique risks. Deliver the right support."
SignHealth retweeted
Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first.
➡️ nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
SignHealth retweeted
This was an excellent webinar. As #Lipspeakers we see barriers to #Deaf people getting access to #NHS appointments and medical care every day. #NoBarrriersNoExcuse #AccessibleInformationStandard
Deaf Health Webinar and Q&A - 16 January 2025 at 7pm on Zoom
Join the launch of our new campaign to remove barriers to healthcare for deaf people.
signhealth.org.uk/event/webi…
Please register to get the link!
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
Tonight! There's still time to register to join our Deaf Health Webinar signhealth.org.uk/event/webi…
#StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess
Deaf Health Webinar and Q&A - 16 January 2025 at 7pm on Zoom
Join the launch of our new campaign to remove barriers to healthcare for deaf people.
signhealth.org.uk/event/webi…
Please register to get the link!
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
SignHealth retweeted
Following valuable feedback from professionals and service users, we’ve expanded the 18-25 DMHAS service!
We now offer short-term intervention and are accepting self-referrals.
For more info, email: [email protected]
#MentalHealth #DeafCommunity #SupportServices
Join us and @deafPLUS_UK next Wednesday!
Want to Learn How to Better Support Someone Struggling with Mental Health?
Join Us and Our Presenter Robin from @SignHealth for a workshop designed to help you understand stress, anxiety, and depression.
Reserve your spot today 07594625202 or [email protected]
Deaf Health Webinar and Q&A - 16 January 2025 at 7pm on Zoom
Join the launch of our new campaign to remove barriers to healthcare for deaf people.
signhealth.org.uk/event/webi…
Please register to get the link!
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt