Looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as managing physical health, especially when you’re navigating disability or long-term conditions.
Information and advice
Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. Everyone experiences challenges different ways – people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or sensory differences often face extra pressure that can affect their mental health. It’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help – looking after your mental wellbeing is part of your full health.
Disabled and Deaf people face additional stress from barriers and lack of access to support.
You have the right to accessible and appropriate mental health services.
Practical steps and personal networks can help maintain your wellbeing.
Mental health conditions that substantially affect daily life are protected by law.
We are not a crisis service.
If you feel you might harm yourself or are in immediate danger, call 999.
A dedicated resource library and information centre for Deaf mental health in the UK.
A youth-friendly guide that explores mental health in the context of disability.
Explains how the Equality Act protects mental health conditions that qualify as a disability.
Need someone to listen right now? Our peer-support line offers friendly, trained listeners by phone or video.
Person-centred counselling for Disabled and Deaf people, delivered online or in fully accessible rooms in Exeter.
Yes – if it substantially affects your daily life for at least 12 months, it is likely protected under the Equality Act.
Yes – you have the right to reasonable adjustments like flexible hours, particularly if your condition limits your ability to work at standard times.
Services such as SignHealth provide BSL therapy, and professionals should offer accessible communication as a reasonable adjustment.
You’re entitled to support – ask for simplified formats, BSL interpreters or extra time. Contact our advocacy service for help.