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The notes form part of these financial statements
The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 March 2024
Basis of measurement and preparation
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Signing Solutions promotes the provision of information in British Sign Language (BSL), works for greater inclusion of the Deaf community and empowers the Deaf community to have their voice heard. We continued to provide critical information translated in BSL for our partners and share important updates through our social media and community screens. Whilst based in Warrington and working closely with the Deaf community there, we have now forged relationships with Deaf organisations and communities across Merseyside having been requested to support them by carrying out consultations on hospital/GP/dental access for Deaf people in their respective NHS Trusts - replicating the consultation we carried out in Warrington & Halton. We are constantly expanding our network of partners & challenging organisations and giving them advice and support to be inclusive of the Deaf community, in their information, and the services they provide. We provide numerous events, supported in BSL, to promote both physical and mental health. This year we received funding from TNLCF, Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance, Sports England.
We have two main stakeholder groups. The Deaf community: We have regular dialogue with members of the Deaf Community from across Cheshire, who attend our events at Warrington Deaf Club. Communication barriers mean that accessing other community events can in itself have a negative impact on mental well-being and isolate Deaf people, in response to this we provide bi-weekly events which include a variety of arts & crafts, health advice, cooking, lunch, yoga and an opportunity for a chat. This continues to be well received, and in response to feedback we are now in the process of sourcing gardening opportunities. In 2022 we concluded a consultation on hospital access for Deaf people at Warrington & Halton NHS Trust. Progress has been slow but we continue to keep members updated on the Hospital’s plans for improvement, and monitor these improvements with regular feedback from members of the Deaf community about the effectiveness of any changes that are implemented. We are in regular dialogue with members across Merseyside, firstly in carrying out a number of consultation events, at their request, about 3 NHS Hospital Trusts/GP/dental services and then with follow-up events to keep them updated on progress. A report is now being put together to be submitted to the NHS Trusts, after which we will look to work with the Deaf communities and the Trusts to implement improvements. Organisations, charities and groups: We have engaged with several charities, and organisations across Merseyside and Cheshire. With meetings both on-line and where possible in person. In response to conversations about how they can be more inclusive of Deaf people, we have: Made our community screens available to other non-profits to advertise their services. Worked together to identify areas for improvement in how they share their information and engage with the Deaf community. Provided communication support for their events. Translated their information into BSL videos. We are particularly pleased to have forged some strong relationships with senior management in a number of NHS organisations, because access to safe health & health information in BSL is a significant and life limiting issue for Deaf people. We have excellent relationships with our 2 main community service NHS providers and the NHS provider of cancer services across Cheshire & Merseyside. They are very receptive and respond well to feedback from us and the Deaf communities we represent. NHS hospital trusts have been challenging, progress is being mad, though slowly.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
18 July 2024
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mrs Janet Hennessy
Status: Director