BSMHD webinar – Older Deaf People – are we leaving them behind? Thursday 13th October, 2022, 1-4pm. Over 70 people attended this online meeting. You can download the delgate pack here - Please send email to info@bsmhd.org.uk for a summary of the meeting.

Feature Statement regarding the change of name from “The British Society for Mental Health and Deafness” to “The British Society for Mental Health and Deaf People” (BSMHD) Will now be: PRESS RELEASE The British Society for Mental Health and Deaf People are updating their principal name to“The British Society for Mental Health and Deaf People” The main reason for this change is that the term ‘Deafness’ has a negative connotation to it, and does not reflect Deaf people’s strengths and abilities. BSMHD trustees feel it is time…

Presentations: An Autism Assessment Pathway for Deaf Adults Dr Mary Griggs, Dr Katie Wise, Dr Angharad Agg, Clinical Psychologists, Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust The presentation describes how the BASS Autism Service for Adults works in collaboration with the Specialised Deaf Service to provide autism assessments and post- diagnostic support for deaf people. Download presentation here: Issues with Post-Diagnostic Support for Deaf Adults Dr Ben Holmes, Clinical Psychologist Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation NHS Trust The presentation described the main issues with post-diagnostic support for deaf adults with autism. These are mainly difficulties in secondary care services accepting a referral for a deaf adult with autism, and some big gaps between services. There appear to be no specialised adult services designed for deaf adults with autism. Download copy of presentation here: