Aim
The aim of the All-Wales Deaf Mental Health and Wellbeing (the Group) is to achieve effective and high-quality mental health and wellbeing services for Deaf individuals in Wales.
Please note: the term ‘Deaf’ refers to all deaf people, including Deaf, deaf, deafened, D/deafblind and hard of hearing people, as well as British Sign Language (BSL) users.
Objectives
The objectives of the Group include:
Service provision
- Work with the Welsh Government and other public bodies to improve provision of mental health and wellbeing services for Deaf individuals in Wales
- Advise and support service providers to cater for Deaf individual’s specific language and communication needs when accessing such services
- Share examples of good practice and routes through which to push for improved services by service providers
Data
- Work with health boards and other providers to improve data collection regarding the needs of Deaf communities in Wales
Collaboration
- Develop campaigning strategies to raise awareness
- Share information with various stakeholders
- Engage with academic and NHS partners on research projects and funding applications
- Work with partners to develop quality assurance processes to ensure services are of a good standard
All Wales Deaf Mental Health and Wellbeing Group 