Useful resources
MK Deaf Zone
The MK Deaf Zone website has lots of useful links to support and information, as well as social get togethers.
Take a look at the MK Deaf Zone website
Other BSL resources
Health inequalities: the Denny Review in Milton Keynes
Watch the explainer film with BSL exploring what the BLMK ICB is doing to tackle health inequalities.
Advice on perimenopause and menopause in BSL
The Balance app has a British Sign Language (BSL) library of videos all about the perimenopause and menopause. Key topics covered include:
- Perimenopause and menopause definitions
- Menopause diagnosis and healthcare appointments
- Treatments, including HRT
- Menopause in the workplace
Each video is accompanied by a transcript.
Pelvic health for women
These videos have been developed by NHS Physiotherapists and Healthcare professionals and will provide information and useful advice about supporting your body’s journey through pregnancy and beyond.
- Pelvic floor
- Back pain during pregnancy
- Posture and positioning during pregnancy and following birth
- Exercise during pregnancy
- When to start and how to do perineal massage
- Preparing for Caesarean Birth
- Bladder and vaginal problems
- Constipation during and after pregnancy
- Pain management and wound care
- All aspects of post-natal care and recovery including stomach muscles, wound/scar management, and exercise.
Suicide prevention support from Papyrus
BSL support on the Papyrus website
Health Insights: presentation slides
Information for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community, covering health topics including blood pressure, dementia, heart health, mental health and more. Please note: this is not a BSL resource.