Stage 1
Deaf Health inequalities are widespread throughout the community and have become deeply imbedded over time. These inequalities are centred around common health problems, poor health literacy, continued reliance on ‘just interpreters’, negative care experiences, and weak patient involvement.
Stage 2
Health Deafinitions works to offer a robust, community based set of responses that utilises innovative solutions to access and education, The Information Standard and outcome based services that empower Deaf patients through clear explanations and BSL-based education.
Stage3
The Health Deafinitions Package
Health Deafinitions’ modular package offers commissioners a full range of services that tackle Deaf health inequalities.