Sign Language Interpreting Services

DeafLincs supports Deaf people throughout Lincolnshire by providing Interpreters for  people who  use Sign Language as their first or preferred language.

  • Interpreting

    DeafLincs Sign Language Interpreting Service provides professional Sign Language Interpreters to facilitate effective communication between Deaf and Hearing  people across a wide spectrum of professional fields. We work with numerous organisations and businesses throughout the Lincolnshire area and beyond and we pride ourselves on our interpreter's consistant high standards of service.

    Medical

    Hospitals, GP's, Dentists, Opticians, Clinics, Hospices

    Education

    Schools, Colleges, Universities.

    Employment

    Interviews, Training, Meetings, Tribunals, Access to Work.

    Legal

    Solicitors, Police, Courts.

    Public Services / Utilities

    Local Authorities, Housing, Council Tax, HMRC, DWP, Gas, Water, Electricity.

    Business Outlets

    Stores, Companies providing Goods & Services, Hotels, Guest Houses.

    Code of Conduct & Working Practices

    Interpreters are completely impartial and follow Signature and ASLI codes of Ethics and Guidelines for professional practice. ( www.signature.org.uk    www.asli.org.uk )

    Our Interpreters do not give advice or opinions - instead our aim is to facilitate positive, effective communication between deaf and hearing people.

     

    All interpreting transactions are treated as strictly confidential, and no information is passed on to a third party without express permission.

    DeafLincs Sign Language Interpreting Service is backed by full Public Liability Insurance for our client's peace of mind.

    Contact:

    Maurice Jessop, Interpreting Services Co-ordinator.

    Tel:    01522 554932

    Mob:  07711 138 494

    E-mail:  mjessop@deaflincs.com

     

    Fees. ( from 1st.April,2011.)

     

    £40 per hour, minimum charge 2 hours, inclusive.

    Additional time over 2hours will be charged at £20 per half hour.

    Travel time will be charged.

     

    Cancellation Fees

     

    11 - 14 working days         No charge

    10 - 6   working days         Half charge

    5 or less working days       Full charge

     

     

     

     

     

  • Equipment

    Deaf Lincs no longer provide equipment for Adults or Children.

    If you require any equipment, please contact SILCS on 01522 848 295 who are now providing equipment on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council.