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# Interpreting and translating

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LAWS Project - Starter Kit - http://www.laws-project.org.uk
LAWS Project - Starter Kit - http://www.laws-project.org.uk
Tameside MBC - LAWS project - http://laws.tameside.gov.uk
interpreting, translating
<h2>Social Services</h2><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><p><i>If English is not your first language and you need help in talking/explaining or understanding a letter, documents bills etc. we can help.</i></p><hr/><p>We have qualified Interpreters who provide both face to face and telephone Interpretation in the main languages spoken in the area. Languages include <span class="gen">enter details</span> </p><h2>Sign Language Interpreting Services</h2><p>Under the Disability Discrimination Act, service providers must ensure that deaf people have equal access to information and services. This may mean providing appropriate communication support.</p><p>We can provide you with an interpreter if the Deaf Service User you are dealing with communicates using: </p><ul> <li title="*">British Sign Language (BSL)</li> <li title="*">Sign Supported English (SSE)</li> <li title="*">Deaf/Blind</li> <li title="*">Lipspeaker (Hard of Hearing)</li> </ul><p>We will interpret in a variety of settings, for example:</p><ul> <li title="*">Housing applications</li> <li title="*">Council tax enquiries</li> <li title="*">Hospital meetings and consultations</li> <li title="*">Welfare rights services</li> <li title="*">Parent / teacher interviews</li> <li title="*">GP appointments</li> <li title="*">Social Services Meetings</li> <li title="*">Open Consultations meetings</li> </ul><h2>What the service provides</h2><p>The service provides confidential, professional and highly qualified interpretation between sign language and spoken English. </p><p>We aim to be as flexible and responsive as possible and will act as an aid to communication between Deaf and hearing people. </p><p>We are also able to provide Interpreting Services to private and voluntary organisations. However, charges may be requested. Please telephone the service to check details about the free service.</p><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><span class="gen">postal address here</span><h3> <a href="/ccm/services/pid.jsp?pid=169"> Providing Information (169) </a></h3>