Service Shout Out: Signhealth

For this service shout out, we shine a light on Signhealth, the Deaf health charity.

Transforming Lives Through Inclusive Healthcare: The Mission of Sign Health

In a world where inclusivity is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of effective healthcare, Sign Health, the UK's Deaf health charity, stands out as a beacon of hope and innovation. With a mission to improve the health and wellbeing of Deaf people, Sign Health addresses the unique challenges faced by the Deaf community, ensuring that barriers to care are dismantled and that equality in healthcare becomes a reality.

Sign Health envisions a society where Deaf people enjoy the same opportunities for health and wellbeing as anyone else. Their mission is clear: to reduce health inequalities experienced by Deaf people through advocacy, education, and direct service provision.

At its core, Sign Health believes that healthcare should be accessible, inclusive, and equitable—not limited by communication barriers or systemic neglect.

Deaf people in the UK face significant disparities in healthcare, often linked to communication challenges, lack of awareness among healthcare providers, and systemic barriers. Research shows that Deaf individuals are more likely to experience poor mental and physical health outcomes compared to their hearing counterparts. Sign Health steps in to address these gaps through specialized services, raising awareness, and working with healthcare providers to foster systemic change.

Sign Health’s work spans a variety of vital areas:

1. Therapies

SignHealth provides a groundbreaking BSL Therapy Service, offering free, accessible therapy for Deaf individuals struggling with mental health issues. Delivered in British Sign Language, this service ensures that language is never a barrier to getting the help people need.

2. Advocacy

The charity campaigns tirelessly to highlight the health inequalities faced by the Deaf community. By influencing policy and encouraging healthcare providers to adopt inclusive practices, SignHealth advocates for systemic change.

3. Domestic Abuse Support

Through their DeafHope program, Sign Health offers a specialized domestic abuse service for Deaf individuals. This unique initiative provides support and empowerment in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.

4. Accessible Health Information

Sign Health creates BSL videos on a wide range of health topics, ensuring that essential information—such as guidance on COVID-19 or mental health resources—is accessible to all.

5. Social Care

Through its support services, Sign Health assists Deaf people in living independently. These services provide personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.

Sign Health is more than just a charity—it is a lifeline for the Deaf community in the UK, offering hope, empowerment, and advocacy in a healthcare system that often overlooks their needs. By championing inclusivity and accessibility, Sign Health is building a future where Deaf people can thrive, unburdened by systemic barriers.

To learn more or get involved, visit their official website: https://signhealth.org.uk/. Together, we can ensure that healthcare truly becomes a universal right, accessible to all.

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Allen Lane Foundation Supports New Workshop Lead Role to Expand Support for Parents

By PEGS Admin • March 18, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Allen Lane Foundation has generously funded a new Workshop Lead role to coordinate and deliver online workshops for parents and carers affected by Child-to-Parent Abuse (CPA) over the next 12 months. Parents and carers affected by CPA are often isolated, unsupported, and unsure where to turn. Our 2024 survey shows that 96% of parents feel isolated, 94% stressed, 92% scared, and 100% report an impact on emotional wellbeing. Over 70% have had to reduce or leave work. With demand for support rising to over 450 referrals per month and a 116% increase in November 2025 there is an urgent need for structured, accessible help. Expanding Online Workshops and 1:1 Support The new Workshop Lead will deliver a weekly online workshop for up to 15 participants, covering practical and emotional wellbeing topics such as stress management, goal-setting, and specialist techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Alongside the weekly sessions, the project will also run: Bi-monthly two-part specialist workshops Monthly wellbeing workshops By taking the lead on workshop delivery, the Workshop Lead will free up our practitioner team to provide more personalised one-to-one support to high-risk parents, reaching an additional estimated 50 parents in need. Over 12 months, we anticipate that over 200 parents will benefit directly from group workshops, gaining tools to manage risk, improve emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and build confidence. The workshops will also create a safe space for peer connection, helping to reduce isolation and foster resilience. Measuring Impact We will track success through attendance figures, participant feedback, and pre- and post-workshop surveys to capture changes in confidence, coping strategies, and wellbeing. Practitioners will also monitor the effect of increased one-to-one support to ensure parents feel safer, supported, and better able to manage their situation. Michelle John, our founding director, says: "Allen Lane Foundation’s continued support enables us to reach more parents and provide the practical guidance and personal support they urgently need. This Workshop Lead role will make a real difference, helping parents feel safer, more confident, and connected, while allowing our practitioners to provide targeted one-to-one support where it’s needed most." We are incredibly grateful to the Allen Lane Foundation for their ongoing belief in our work. This funding allows us to expand our online support, reach more parents, and provide both group and personalised assistance for those affected by CPA.