The Deaf Health and Well-Being Wales Project
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…
Our response to the Welsh Government’s draft Mental Health and Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Strategies
The Group has responded to the Welsh Government’s draft Mental Health and Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Strategy. Introduction Our responses aim to highlight the unique challenges faced by the Deaf community in Wales and advocate for more inclusive and accessible mental health services. Response to the Draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Vision Statement Feedback…
Launch of Hidden Inequality report at the Senedd
Wales stands out as the only country in the UK without a dedicated Deaf mental health service. This absence is particularly concerning given that Deaf individuals are at twice the risk of mental health issues compared to their hearing counterparts. It’s imperative to bring about changes that enhance Deaf awareness among health and care staff,…
Hidden Inequality Report
We have written a report with the aim of starting a dialogue with Welsh Government to improve the mental health of Deaf people in Wales. The report Deaf People Wales: Hidden Inequality can be found here: Executive Summary This report outlines the situation for Deaf people in Wales who experience mental health problems and the…
All Wales Deaf Mental Health and Wellbeing Group 