SignHealth is a national charity that works to improve the health of deaf people.

We know that deaf people are more likely to experience mental health problems than hearing people. Evidence from Austria suggests that deaf people are also more likely to experience physical health problems.

The frustrating thing is, these illnesses can often be prevented. There is no reason deaf people should have higher rates of hypertension or diabetes, or any other illness. Health services – and particularly health information – do not provide equal treatment for deaf people. That is why SignHealth wants to work with the NHS to make sure their services are accessible and fair. It’s also why we want to work with deaf people to give them important information about healthy living.


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30-04-2008 - Views sought on Deaf mental health certificate

Birmingham University is asking for views on its proposed Certificate in Mental Health and Deafness.

The University is developing a course for people working in the field of Deafness and mental health. A questionnaire has been added to their website.

Anyone who might be interested in the course is being asked to ...Click here for full story

28-04-2008 - Football legends kick start auction

Football legend Pele and UK stars including Steven Gerrard and Ryan Giggs are helping deaf charity SignHealth to raise vital funds for research, health promotion and support services.

Pele, universally regarded as "The King of Football", is the all-time top scorer in the history of the Brazilian national team and ...Click here for full story

25-04-2008 - Rise in STIs among the elderly

Sexually transmitted infections among middle-aged people and the elderly are on the rise, the Liberal Democrats have said.

Cases of chlamydia and syphilis have risen sharply since 2002, according to figures produced in Parliament.
Chlamydia among those aged 45 to 64 went from 1,276 cases in 2002 to 1,933 in 2006 - ...Click here for full story

21-04-2008 - Workers hide depression from bosses

Nearly eight out of ten workers with depression think admitting their condition to colleagues could have a negative impact on their working lives.

The survey, by the Depression Alliance, also found 32% of those who have disclosed their condition say they have been turned down for a job as a result.

Figures ...Click here for full story

27-03-2008 - Sign becomes SignHealth

Sign has become SignHealth. A packed reception at the Houses of Parliament marked the change. Members of the deaf community and MPs at the event were also told about the the charity's new direction. The charity will now work to improve the physical and mental health of deaf people. Sign's ...Click here for full story