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Online webinar on 12 June - signhealth.org.uk/event/deaf-awareness-training...
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#DeafAwarenessWeek
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I will forever be appreciative in finding this on FB and finally gaining answers as well as support from LC survivors back in 2020. Thanks so much!
This is horrifying to read but not surprising. GP and practice managers need to look into this and to make changes to ensure deaf people are not failing with their health. Auto booking of interpreters would be a great first step rather than asking if we need an interpreter (esp for hospitals)
🚨 Mythbusting #LongCovid with Dr Amir Khan🚨
Long Covid is real. It’s serious. And it’s affecting millions.
On #LongCovidAwarenessDay, #DrAmirKhan joins us to bust harmful myths.
Watch, learn, and share—because the more we talk about Long Covid, the harder it is to ignore.
Are you a BSL user studying science at university? UCL is offering funded summer research placements! Join us to study reading in deaf children. Apply by 21st March: www.ucl.ac.uk/health/acade...
If you are working in Deaf Studies and want a fully funded paid year as a researcher at Gallaudet University, this Deaf Studies incubator fellowship is open for applications deafincubator.com/apply/?fbcli...
Photo of Lucy Warnes wearing glasses and a dark shirt
“I am honoured and thrilled to take on the role of Chief Executive at SignHealth.” - Lucy Warnes @lucywarnes.bsky.social
View full announcement in BSL here 👉 signhealth.org.uk/announcement/announcing-signhealths-new-chief-executive/
Are you deaf and interested in research or professional services? DCAL is offering paid one-week placements! Gain hands-on experience in a world-class centre. Apply by 30 April 2025. 📅
Find out more & apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/pals/news/20...
#Deaf #BSL #Internship #UCL
This week is Sexual Abuse Awareness Week
Join us for an important Sexual Abuse Awareness Webinar to learn, understand, and empower yourself with knowledge on how we can help.
Reserve your spot now!
zoom.us/j/9176326759....
We hope to see you there!
#EndTheSilence #SexualAbuseAwarenessWeek
Court of Protection has to state the obvious: a deaf signer being assessed for mental capacity, should have this done by an assessor fluent in BSL and deafness issues.
Reasonable Access summary & links:
www.reasonableaccess.org.uk/bsl/#Assessm...
(CN case references abuse, audism, sexual assault)
The Guardian: “Share your experience of long Covid”
‘We’d like to hear from people who have long Covid and how it has affected their lives’
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Deaf Health Webinar and Q&A - 16 January 2025 at 7pm
Join the launch of our new campaign to remove barriers to healthcare for deaf people.
signhealth.org.uk/event/webina...
Please register to get the link!
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
Parkrun course update for tmw, take a look at the reasons for cancellations esp Cannock Chase www.parkrun.org.uk/cancellations/
Great article. Worthwhile reading about it to understand more about long covid www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Today we welcomed the opportunity to present our GP Leaflet to more than 100 healthcare professionals
The response was extremely positive
We need to get this important resource to as many GPs as possible - please tell your own GP about it and share widely 🙏
www.longcovidsos.org/gp-leaflet
Last chance to register, this is open for any deaf people with all communication preferences.
Actors Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin both in plaid tshirt stand along side Actor Daniel Durant dressed in a grey shirt as their characters in the film “CODA”
It’s time to watch #CODA for the first time or watch it again because this weekend because AppleTV is FREE! We are so proud of our groundbreaking and #AcademyAward winning movie.
Pale green background with Female Dr on the right hand side with text showing on the left hand side.
💬 Share your views on NHS services for Deaf women.
🎁 Free lunch + £20 voucher!
📅 9 Jan 2025 | 🕥 10am–2pm
📍 Strutts Centre, Belper
👩🦯 For Deaf/HoH women in Derby/shire.
💬 BSL & captions available.
👉 Book now: zurl.co/IVYq3
#DeafinitelyWomen #DeafHealth
We are working with UK Covid-19 Inquiry to find out more about deaf people’s experiences during the pandemic.
Please sign up for one of our sessions next month and share your story with us.
🎄✨ Our DCAL Christmas Newsletter 2024 is live! Discover updates on research, events, and resources.
📖 Read the newsletter & 🎥 watch the BSL video here: mailer.ucl.ac.uk/7SWP-7MBO-32...
From all of us at DCAL, Happy Christmas & New Year! 🎅🎁
#DCAL #BSL #DeafCommunity
Five people standing together with Big Ben in the background.
SignHealth's @lucywarnes.bsky.social and the policy and campaigns team partnered with the @bda.org.uk @ndcs-uk.bsky.social and RNID for a drop-in event today in Westminster to introduce ourselves to MPs and share the views of the deaf community
go.bsky.app/9w8hwQD
Finally set up starter pack for deaf charities in UK so far so you can follow their content. Please DM if you need me to add any more here
This is great. Please do write to your MP to get involved
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.
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
Hello there 👋 can vouch to be a much nicer place here. Still waiting for others to come here
Image with a dark background. At the top is the header Long Covid Support statement on the Get Britain Working White Paper. In the upper right hand corner is the news headline saying Biggest employment reforms in a generation unveiled to Get Britain Working again. There is a quote in the centre which says The issue of employment, welfare and health cannot be addressed without urgently addressing ongoing Covid-19 infections, public health and Long Covid, as a matter of national policy. Below the quote is says Read our full statement at: www.longcovid.org/impact/news Our Long Covid Support logo is shown and below that it reads Long Covid Support is a registered charity in England and Wales 1198938.
📣 Long Covid Support responds to Government's Get Britain Working White Paper!
Read the full statement here:
www.longcovid.org/impact/news/...
(Link to Government’s pages in comments.)
#LongCovid
Want to be a co-chair for Manchester Deaf centre? If so take a look at the link to find out more
youtu.be/jS-RWKVP6vs