British Sign Language (BSL) Interpretation

Expert British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters

There are almost 11 million people in the UK with some form of hearing loss. Action on Hearing Loss estimates that the figure will be over 15 million by 2035 – that’s one person in five.

When you provide non-spoken language interpretation services, you can avoid costly misunderstandings, enable better outcomes, and create customer relationships for life.

LanguageLine has been providing British Sign Language interpreters to organisations across the UK for over 20 years.

As part of an overall language support solution, LLS can support organisations with:

NRCPD registered BSL interpreters
Access to BSL interpreters either face-to-face or via on-demand video remote support
Access to Deaf Awareness Training
General staff training on the utilisation of BSL services
Advice and guidance on achieving Accessible Information Standards
Customised BSL video content for websites and customer information points

45M+

Minutes of On-Demand Sign Language interpretation supported each year
15M

UK residents with hearing loss by 2035
20+

Years providing BSL interpretation across the UK

ON-DEMAND VIDEO

Get British Sign Language Assistance in Seconds

The LanguageLine^® App empowers your frontline staff to bridge language barriers wherever and whenever they arise. It increases productivity, saves time, eliminates frustration, and significantly improves accessibility. Our easy-to-use app gives employees fast access to our team of BSL interpreters on most popular digital devices.

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ON-DEMAND VIDEO

Choose How You Connect

Whether you’re working to serve customers, care for patients, or support clients, you can access BSL video interpreters through:

The LanguageLine App
Popular virtual meeting and telehealth platforms
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

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FACE-TO-FACE

Partner with Sign Language Interpreters In-Person

LanguageLine face-to-face British Sign Language interpreting is ideal for businesses such as healthcare organisations and financial institutions that support patients and customers on important decisions. Having an expert BSL interpreter present can help ensure you’re serving the best interests of everyone involved while also satisfying compliance requirements.

FACE-TO-FACE INTERPRETING

The Benefits of Face-to-Face BSL Interpreting

Let multiple speakers interact freely without structured turn-taking
Communicate effectively in complex, critical, and sensitive situations
Communicate with young children who have underdeveloped language skills

Virtual BSL Interpreting

Get BSL Sign Language Assistance for Online Meetings

With LanguageLine face-to-face interpreting, you can book an BSL interpreter for online meetings. Choose the interpreter, schedule your video conference time, and use a variety of popular platforms including:

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Quality and Sustainability

Better Serve Diverse Populations

LanguageLine Solutions works with a large pool of highly qualified British Sign Language interpreters up and down the country. All interpreters are registered with the NRCPD database, the body that regulates communication professionals who work with Deaf and Deafblind people and sets standards of professional practice.

LLS is a Corporate Supporter of ASLI and ensures that BSL interpreters are engaged on fair terms, thus promoting the continuous development of the existing interpreter pool, and encouraging trainee interpreters to seek full qualification and career progression.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

D/deaf Community Awareness Training

Training and implementation is something that we take very seriously. LLS has a dedicated implementation team that works closely with our clients to ensure that staff are fully trained and understand how and when to use our services.

We also appreciate that understanding British Sign Language and how staff can effectively engage with the D/deaf community can be a challenge to any organisation. This is why we offer a range of additional services to our clients including Deaf awareness training. LLS can also facilitate Level 1 BSL training for staff.

BSL Interpretation FAQs

What is a BSL interpreter?

A British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter is a language professional who facilitates communication between individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who can hear. They possess fluency in both British Sign Language and spoken English, allowing them to effectively converse and convey information clearly across all parties.

How can a BSL interpreter help?

BSL interpreters play a crucial role in bridging the communication gap between deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and the hearing community, ensuring all individuals have equal access to messages and information.

At LanguageLine, our interpreters are available for on-site requirements, for online meetings, or on-demand via our unique app, meaning they can flexibly provide support for a variety of situations such as medical appointments, legal proceedings, educational engagements, or business meetings; any situation where BSL interpretation is required.

How do I find a BSL interpreter?

Contact us to speak with one of our representatives and see how we can facilitate BSL interpretation for you. We have over 20 years of experience providing BSL interpretation across the UK in a range of different settings and industries. Find out how we can make communication accessible to everyone.

What is deaf awareness training?

Deaf awareness training is designed to educate individuals about the needs, experiences, and communication methods of deaf people. It aims to increase understanding and sensitivity towards the deaf community, as well as promote effective communication and inclusion.

We offer Deaf awareness training as an additional service to help teams develop the skills and knowledge necessary to interact respectfully and effectively with deaf individuals.

Let’s Talk Solutions

Learn how to ensure your team members and the D/deaf and Hard of Hearing populations you serve can understand each other. You can read our On-Demand Services brochure or choose a time to speak with our experts about solving your language access challenges.

LanguageLine video interpreting service is the fastest, easiest to use, most reliable and secure interpreting solution of its kind. "

— Family Services of Northern Alabama

My account executive proposed a plan that was robust enough to handle a large healthcare system of our size and scope. Their interpreters are professional, courteous, prompt, competent, and culturally aware. We live with the benefit of knowing that they will help us bridge the communication barrier to ensure equal access to healthcare for all. "

— Atrium Health

British Sign Language Interpretation

Better Serve Deaf or Hard of Hearing Populations

Expert British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters

45M+

15M

20+

ON-DEMAND VIDEO

Get British Sign Language Assistance in Seconds

ON-DEMAND VIDEO

Choose How You Connect

FACE-TO-FACE

Partner with Sign Language Interpreters In-Person

FACE-TO-FACE INTERPRETING

The Benefits of Face-to-Face BSL Interpreting

Virtual BSL Interpreting

Get BSL Sign Language Assistance for Online Meetings

Quality and Sustainability

Better Serve Diverse Populations

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

D/deaf Community Awareness Training

BSL Interpretation FAQs

What is a BSL interpreter?

How can a BSL interpreter help?

How do I find a BSL interpreter?

What is deaf awareness training?

Let’s Talk Solutions