SignHealth joins call for telecoms companies to act on VRS

SignHealth has called on telecoms companies to stop delaying the introduction of Video Relay Services (VRS). In a joint letter, published in The Times, SignHealth and other organisations say there has been too much delay. The charity has also revealed how it thinks a new video relay service could be operated and run by deaf people for the benefit of deaf people.

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The Lancet warns that being deaf may damage your health

Articles published in a recent edition of The Lancet have warned that Deaf people experience poorer mental health, and are likely to experience poorer physical health.

It is great to see the world's leading medical journal recognising the health inequalities faced by Deaf people. The journal published a main article on mental health, a commentary piece which looked at health generally, and an editorial. It also devoted the front page to the subject - which shows how important they feel the issue is.

The highly respected journal also made the commentary available in BSL. This is the first time they have made content available in BSL.

SignHealth's chief executive, Steve Powell, was a co-author of the commentary (along with Dr Andrew Alexander and Dr Paddy Ladd). Steve said, "This is an important step forward. We have spent a long time saying the health of Deaf people is important. To now be recognised by The Lancet makes a real difference. Health professionals can no longer pretend that the health of Deaf people is not important. They have been set a challenge. SignHealth will be making sure they now try to improve services for their Deaf patients."

Read the Review article
Read the Commentary (with BSL video)
Read the Editorial

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