British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreting For The NHS

Face to face or on video, so every d/Deaf patient gets the same level of care and understanding as hearing people.

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BSL - British Sign Language

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Do your d/Deaf patients have equitable access to healthcare?

A Range of Non-Spoken Solutions

Deafblind and Deaf relay interpreters are available when standard BSL isn't enough.

Available On-Demand and Pre-Booked

In unplanned visits or emergencies, video BSL interpreting provides immediate support.

Booked Through One Platform

BSL requests go through the same Wordskii platform as every other format.
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Support Beyond Standard BSL Interpreting

Not every patient's needs are met by a single BSL interpreter. Word360 also provides:

British Sign Language, RSLI
British Sign Language, TSLI
Deafblind Interpreters (Visual Frame, Hands On, Or Manual)
Electronic Notetakers
Notetakers
Lipspeakers
American Sign Language
Irish Sign Language
Makaton
Cued Speech
Speech To Text Reporters
Deaf Relay Interpreters
Deaf Expert Witness And Forensic Services
Sign Supported English
Conference Interpreting
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Need to Communicate in Alternative Formats?

In addition to British Sign Language we also provide translation into Alternative Formats such as Easy Read and Braille.  Find out more about our alternative formats.

How It Works

Choosing a language
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Choose your service plan


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Supply key session details


Interpreter
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An interpreter is matched to your request


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Booking confirmed and service delivered

ISO Accreditations & Certifications

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What The NHS Has To Say

"It's been refreshing to work with an organisation that really cares about our patients. Word360 manage all aspects of the process, from allocating bookings to invoicing. So it's a real partnership that's been formed."

Gary Perry, Associate Director, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

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Common Questions

Yes. We provide BSL interpreters by video, either on demand or pre-booked, as well as face to face. Both options are booked through one platform, so you can choose the right option for each appointment.
At least one weeks notice where possible, given a national shortage of qualified Level 6 NRCPD interpreters. For shorter notice, remote video interpreting may be suggested instead.

BSL is a full, independent language with its own grammar. SSE (Sign Supported English) follows English word order using signs, often used with people who are D/deaf but prefer an English structure. Deaf Relay interpreting uses a Deaf interpreter alongside a hearing interpreter, usually for Deaf people whose first language isn't standard BSL, such as those using regional dialects, foreign sign languages, or with additional communication needs.

Where possible, yes, though BSL interpreter availability can be more limited than for spoken languages, so continuity may depend on the interpreter's schedule and location.

Yes. We turn written information, such as documents, policies and web content, into British Sign Language video, signed by registered BSL translators.

BSL interpretation is live. An interpreter signs and voices a conversation as it happens, either face to face or by video. BSL translation turns written information into a pre-recorded BSL video. People sometimes search for a BSL translator when they need an interpreter, so tell us what you need and we will advise on the right service.

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