The Sign Language Interpreter Service (SLIS) provides an independent, confidential and accountable service.
Services provided by the Sign Language Interpreter Service include:
- spoken English to Sign Language and English to Sign Interpretation
- translation of written or video material
- assessment of communication skills
- provision of statistics on level of service provided and users’ needs
Sign language interpreting can now be requested through the Sign Language Interpreter Service Web site. More information about the service is also available on this site.
The SLI Service will, within existing resources, provide a Sign Language Interpreter for any situation requested by an individual who relies on Sign Language. Examples include social work, health, legal, employment and personal assignments. A 24 hour emergency service is available through Social Work Services, West of Scotland Standby Service on 0800 811505.
There is also provision for other communication requirements.
Services can be arranged by contacting SLIS:
For information on how to contact your local social work office see How to Access Services. Apart from initial information and advice it is usually necessary to be assessed for a service. There is no charge for assessment, but for some services there may be a charge. This normally depends upon your income. For fuller information on how to comment or complain see Your Views.
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Information on these services is available in leaflet format. These are available in portable document format for downloading. The Adobe Acrobat reader can be freely downloaded from the Adobe Web site