As #DeafAwarenessWeek draws to a close we are highlighting a great new online space for deaf #YoungPeople. The Deaf Wave website is part of the offer for #ChildrenAndYoungPeople from @signhealth.bsky.social and we praise their commitment to their young community - what a fantastic resource. 💜

New Deaf Wave website shares health and wellbeing information for deaf young people

SignHealth has launched Deaf Wave, a new online space created with deaf young people. It shares information, stories and support in British Sign Language (BSL) and English.

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Deaf Awareness Week 2026 highlights the right to understand, but we hope you don't overlook it's important to be understood too! Our deaf-led services take understanding seriously and together we break barriers. #DeafAwarenessWeek2026 #BreakingBarriers

Happy National Interpreter Appreciation Day! 🧏‍♂️ Today, we're shining a spotlight on the incredible impact interpreters have on the lives of our staff, volunteers, members, and the Deaf community.  Thank you for all the hard work you do—we truly appreciate you! 💙

Join us for a special webinar for World Maternal Mental Health Week! Tomorrow, 7 May, at noon. Register for the Zoom link here: zoom.us/meeting/regi... #DeafMentalHealth #MaternalMHmatters #BSL

SignHealth CEO @lucywarnes.bsky.social appeared in Open Your Eyes, Lumo TV’s new investigative series, shining a light on maternity care in crisis for deaf women. signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/... #StillSickOfIt

Are you a deaf young person? Deaf Wave is YOUR space where you can find information, tips and stories that matter to you. SignHealth has created a new online space to support the health and wellbeing of deaf young people. Have a look! deafwave.signhealth.org.uk/ #deafCYPthursdays #DeafWave

Is your health service ready for #DeafAwarenessWeek this year? We've got you! SignHealth is rolling out new resources and training to equip organisations and professionals to deliver deaf-accessible services. More information and a leaflet are available here: signhealth.org.uk/for-professi...

Training and consultancy with SignHealth - SignHealth

SignHealth's training and consultancy equips organisations and professionals to deliver deaf-accessible services.

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Want to join a deaf charity that values learning, belonging, appreciation, caring and a can do attitude? We are currently recruiting for roles in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London. Find the right role for you here: signhealth.org.uk/jobs #SignLanguageWeek #NewJobFriday #TeamSignHealth

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. NHS 111 #BSL interpreter service 111.nhs.uk or text relay on 18001 111, or use the NHS App. #SignLanguageWeek #DeafHealth

Raising awareness of leukaemia within the deaf and hard of hearing community. 🧡 We teamed up with @signhealth.bsky.social to spread the word about leukaemia, and the common signs and symptoms, this #SignLanguageWeek.

The NSPCC wants to improve their services for deaf children and young people. Is it easy to find support? Do staff understand deaf young people? What needs to change? You can help make NSPCC safer and more accessible in the future - www.signhealth.org.uk/health-wellb...

SignHealth is working with the @nspcc.bsky.social to understand how accessible their services are for deaf children and young people. Please share with deaf people you know under 25 years old. Survey and more information available here: signhealth.org.uk/health-wellb...

It was a real pleasure to meet with the impressive members of the deaf health charity @signhealth.bsky.social Youth Advisory Board (YAB) and their interpreters in Parliament yesterday to discuss issues facing young deaf people.

Did you know SignHealth has a new BSL helpline? We have trained advisors ready to chat. You can ask us questions or explain what's going on. We want to support you. #DeafAbuseAdvice

Are you an expert at working with and advocating for young people? We are recruiting a Participation Team Leader for our Children and Young People service. Have a look! signhealth.org.uk/jobs/childre... Deadline 23 March 2026 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #NewJobFriday

We are offering Healthy Minds for deaf children training! ⭐ Strategies for resilience, confidence and social skills ⭐ Topics include self-esteem, isolation and anxiety ⭐ Use of the Healthy Minds resource and peer learning Book here: signhealth.org.uk/event/health... #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

Healthy Minds training - SignHealth

Book our online training for professionals to support the mental health of deaf children and young people.

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SignHealth Tour 2026: Free workshops and helpline launch events are taking place across England. Tomorrow King's Lynn and Leeds, Wednesday in Bristol, and then London next week! signhealth.org.uk/announcement... #DeafAbuseAdvice #Tour

On 25 January at 1:50pm, SignHealth will be featured on BBC Lifeline, sharing deaf experiences of mental health. Our work is close to Rachel’s heart as her dad became deaf and she saw his challenges with health access first hand. Watch with us on BBC One!

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Rachel Shenton presents an appeal on behalf of SignHealth.

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We are going to be on BBC Lifeline! Sunday, 25 January at 1:50 PM on BBC One. We are so proud to have this opportunity to share our stories to a wider audience. signhealth.org.uk/announcement...

Workshops will be led by @jeminanapier.bsky.social For more information and to register visit our website edicaucus.ac.uk/impact/ Please share @signhealth.bsky.social @dismatters.bsky.social @dcal-ucl.bsky.social @cri-uos.bsky.social @emmafc.bsky.social

We're so proud of our team! Information in BSL here: signhealth.org.uk/press-releas...

Care home for deaf adults with mental health needs 'outstanding'

A specialist residential care home that provides long-term care for deaf adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities has received the…

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SignHealth has been chosen as the BBC Lifeline charity this month! We are so proud to be working with the BBC to showcase who we are and what we do. Watch SignHealth’s Lifeline appeal on BBC One! When? 2pm on Sunday, 25 January

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

"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 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

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

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

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

Emaan stands for equal access to education for deaf young people, what do you stand for? #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