This information should help you work with interpreters effectively

How To Find An Interpreter on the NRCPD Register
This is the National Register of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People.  You can use the register to search for an interpreter by name or by geographical area.  The register will tell you what qualifications and skills the interpreter has – for example whether they are trainee or registered interpreter and any other skills like lipspeaking, notetaking, visual frame or Deafblind interpreting.

Information About Interpreters Fees
This research was conducted by the National Union of British Sign Language Interpreters (NUBSLI) and gives guidance on the average rates and terms for freelance interpreters all over the UK.

The rates quoted may not be the rate for your booking depending on the demands of that booking and the skill and experience of your interpreter.

Information About The Code of Conduct Of Interpreters
The Code of Conduct sets out the professional behaviour that is expected of sign language interpreters registered with the NRCPD.  If you have reason to believe an interpreter has not followed this code you can use the link below to do something about it.

How To Make A Complaint About An Interpreter

Interpreting Agencies
As a freelance interpreter I may not be available for the date of your booking.

There are some links below that might be useful to help you contact an agency that is local to you to request an interpreter.  These links are included for your convenience and should not be taken as a recommendation or guarantee.  There are other agencies and you should always check you are happy with an agency’s terms before you go ahead with a booking.

Communication Plus (Midlands)
CWAD (Coventry and Warwickshire)
Deaf Hub (Northamptonshire)
Sandwell Community Deaf Association
Nottingham Deaf Association
Communication Unlimited (Derby)
Love Language (London)
Remark! (London)
Deaf Direct (Worcestershire and Oxfordshire)

Other Useful Information

Here are a few of the national organisations who work with and for Deaf people.

British Deaf Association
National Deaf Children’s Association
Royal Association for Deaf People
Deafblind UK
DeafPlus
Deaf@x
Action on Hearing Loss

For information about health and mental health including accessing counselling in BSL see the SignHealth website.