Deaf Health Charity SignHealth

The service is designed for Deaf adults aged 18 years and over who:
•    Use BSL as their first or preferred language.
•    Are registered with a GP practice covered by the local commissioning arrangement.
•    Present with a difficulty that is appropriate for NHS Talking Therapies.

The service can support people experiencing:
•    Mild to moderate depression or anxiety.
•    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
•    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
•    Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
•    Phobias.
•    Social anxiety.
•    Health anxiety.
•    Bereavement and loss.
•    Low self-esteem or confidence.
•    Family-related or work-related stress.
•    Identity-related difficulties.
•    Relationship difficulties.
•    Sleep difficulties.

Suitability will be considered through an accessible clinical assessment.

Accessing the service

The service is designed for Deaf adults aged 18 years and over who:
•    Use BSL as their first or preferred language.
•    Are registered with a GP practice covered by the local commissioning arrangement.
•    Present with a difficulty that is appropriate for NHS Talking Therapies.


The service can support people experiencing:
•    Mild to moderate depression or anxiety.
•    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
•    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
•    Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
•    Phobias.
•    Social anxiety.
•    Health anxiety.
•    Bereavement and loss.
•    Low self-esteem or confidence.
•    Family-related or work-related stress.
•    Identity-related difficulties.
•    Relationship difficulties.
•    Sleep difficulties.


Suitability will be considered through an accessible clinical assessment.

Referral guidelines

Eligibility

Patients must:
•    Be aged 18 years or over.
•    Use British Sign Language as their first or preferred language.
•    Be registered with a GP practice covered by South Yorkshire ICB.
•    Have a presenting need that is appropriate for NHS Talking Therapies.


Where there is uncertainty about whether a patient’s GP practice is covered by the service, please contact the SignHealth Psychological Therapies Team before referring.


Referral Routes

Patients can self-refer directly to the service. SignHealth will contact the patient’s GP where clinically necessary and in accordance with consent, safeguarding and risk-management requirements.
GPs and other healthcare professionals can refer Deaf patients who may benefit from the service through the SignHealth professional referral page:
https://signhealth.org.uk/for-professionals/psychological-therapy/ 


For advice about eligibility, suitability or the referral process, please contact the SignHealth Psychological Therapies Team.

Updated:  Oct 26

Key documents

Do you want to add this to your CPD record?

Did you find this page helpful?