BSL interpreter for health appointment in Bristol - Healthwatch Bristol

BSL interpreter for health appointment in Bristol

Do you have NHS medical appointment in Bristol and you need a BSL interpreter?

Yes I have an appointment with:-

Yes, I have an appointment with:-

If you have a hospital appointment with: - Southmead Hospital - Cossham Hospital - Frenchay Hospital - Bristol Centre for Enablement - Riverside Unit - Yate Walk-in Centre - Clevedon Hospital - Any of Young People Community Services

- St Michaels Hospital - Bristol Eye Hospital - Bristol Haematolgy and Oncology Centre - Bristol Heart Institute Clinical Services - Bristol Homeopathic Hospital - Bristol Royal Hospital for children - Bristol Royal Infirmiary - South Bristol Community Hospital - University of Bristol Dental Hospital

The receptionist will need to book a BSL interpreter from Sign Solutions: Telephone: 0843 178 0773 Email: [email protected] Fax: 0843 178 0782 BSL Video interpreter: signsolutions.uk.com/contact-signlanguage-interpreter The hospital must make the interpreter booking, however the patient is able to check with the hospital or with Sign Solutions to make sure the booking has been confirmed. Sign Solutions ‘Interpreter Live’ BSL video (24 hours / 7 days service) will be available in some hospitals soon. More information to follow soon.

- GPs - Pharmacies - Opticians - Dentists - Health Clinics

The receptionist needs to book a BSL interpreter from Action on Hearing Loss:Telephone: 0845 685 8003 Textphone: 0845 685 8003 Fax: 0845 685 8002 SMS: 0753 7404 369 Email: csusouthwest@hearinglos s.org.uk

The interpreter can only be booked by the health provider. However the patient can check with the provider or with Action on Hearing Loss to make sure the booking has been confirmed.

If you have a preference for a male, female or specific named interpreter then please let the receptionist know. Please try to provide the names of at least 3 of your preferred interpreters in case your first choice is not available