Pearl Clinton was awarded 3rd place in CareLineLive’s Home Care Hero of the Year Award 2025. She was nominated by Lisa Savannah, administrator and coordinator at The Sign Life based in Birmingham.
Here’s what Lisa’s nomination said:
I believe Pearl deserves to win the CareLineLive Home Care Hero of the Year Award because she is truly exceptional in everything she does.
Pearl provides outstanding BSL services and unwavering support to the Deaf community across the West Midlands and her dedication goes far beyond the expectations of her role. TheSignLife was founded by Pearl in memory of her father, Albert Clinton, who was profoundly Deaf, as is her mother. Growing up as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Pearl experienced first-hand the communication barriers, challenges and injustices the Deaf community face daily. From a young age, she was responsible for interpreting and advocating for her parents in situations a child should never have had to navigate.
These early experiences shaped her passion and fuelled her lifelong commitment to improving access, dignity and equality for Deaf people. Through TheSignLife, Pearl now uses her personal journey, professional expertise and deep empathy to support Deaf service users with a wide range of needs. She consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring that every individual receives the communication access, care and respect they deserve. Her compassion, leadership and advocacy have made a meaningful and lasting impact on countless lives.
Pearl’s dedication to her community, her ability to turn personal hardship into empowerment for others and her tireless fight for equality make her a true hero in home care. She is an inspiration to colleagues, service users and the wider community and is truly deserving of this award.
Can you tell us why you nominated Pearl for the award of CareLineLive’s Home Care Hero of the Year Award?
I nominated Pearl because she is phenomenal at what she does. In memory of her loving father, Albert Clinton, who had a strong passion for the Deaf community, I felt it would be a fitting tribute for Pearl to be recognised for the incredible hard work and dedication she shows to the community.
What was your reaction when you were told that you had been nominated and had come 3rd place in CareLineLive’s Hero of the Year Award?
I was shocked and honoured to be nominated, knowing it came from my team who all recognise the work I do. Coming third in CareLineLive’s home care hero of the year award was a blessing, I feel extremely grateful and proud to be recognised for a role and community I care about.
What was your inspiration to develop your own service?
My inspiration came from my father Mr Albert Clinton, I wanted to create a service that truly understands Deaf people’s needs, respects their language and culture, providing support and empowering them. My goal has always been to make a positive difference ensuring the Deaf community feel understood valued and supported.
What does the role of Director entail?
As a Director of The Sign Life, my role involves overseeing the overall vision and direction of the service, ensuring we deliver high quality, accessible support that meets the needs of the Deaf community, my responsibility is to ensure the service runs effectively.
What aspects of your role do you enjoy?
I enjoy making a difference, working closely with the Deaf community, building relationships and seeing the positive impact our support has on individuals and their independence, supporting my team to grow and knowing that the work we do is creating lasting change within the community.
What do you like to do in your spare time away from work?
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, taking time to reset and recharge. Keeping active, with my son Kennedy who is my pride and joy and doing things that help me to switch off from work while maintaining a good balance between personal life and professional responsibilities.
