If you or someone you know needs an interpreter to help you in getting services, you should ask for this assistance when meeting with the agency involved.
Interpreting and translation services are provided by Cordia Linguistics which was previously know as Glasgow Translation and Interpreting Service (GTIS).
Cordia Linguistics responds to over 500 requests for interpreting every week. This means:
- Cordia Linguistics has a pool of 150 sessional interpreters speaking around 60 languages
- Over 1,000 different user organisations in and around Glasgow access Cordia Linguistics services
- Cordia Linguistics can provides interpreting services 24 hrs 365 days
Interpreting services play a key role in ensuring that individuals who do not use English as a first language are able to get language support to assist them to access a range of services provided by Glasgow City Council, Police, Courts and a range of other service providers. Cordia Linguistics also provides a translation service, if required, for official document, brochures and leaflets.
Further information for agencies on how to access services from Cordia Linguistics.