The All Wales Deaf Mental Health and Well-being Group is excited to be part of the Deaf Health and Well-Being Wales project, spearheaded by Bangor University in collaboration with Swansea University, the University of the West of England Bristol, the University of Graz in Austria, the British Deaf Association, Public Health Wales Cardiff, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Centre of Sign Sight Sound in Colwyn Bay, and Wales Council for Deaf People.
Left to right: Jacqui Bond, Paul Redfern, Anne Silman, Sarah Thomas, Rob Wilks, Sara Rhys-Jones, Julia Terry, Martin Griffiths, Whitney Fleming, Cath Booth, Anouschka Foltz, Christopher Shank, Helen Rose-Jones, Ceri Harris
This initiative is crucial in addressing the unique health challenges faced by the Deaf community using British Sign Language (BSL) in Wales. Our involvement ensures that the specific needs of Deaf individuals are prioritised, and we aim to enhance accessibility to health services through tailored health education and improved communication methods.
This project represents a significant step towards bridging the health inequality gap by providing health information in BSL and facilitating better interactions between healthcare providers and Deaf patients. We believe this collaboration will foster a more inclusive healthcare environment and improve overall health outcomes for our community.
For more details, visit the project website here.
All Wales Deaf Mental Health and Wellbeing Group 