An interpreting service is available free of charge for patients using GP services. This includes interpreting for people who are deaf or deaf/blind. Some patients are happy to bring a companion to their appointment to act as interpreter; but we understand you may have occasions when this is not appropriate and prefer the assistance of 3rd party interpreting services (language translation or sign language translation)
People over the age of 13, at the patient’s agreement, can act as interpreters during treatment or appointments.
Please advise us at the time of booking an appointment that you require assistance/ interpreter services.
Our providers are Sight for Surrey for Deaf/Blind services - Sight for Surrey - Sight for Surrey and Language Line for language services
Please note it takes at least 48 hours to organise an interpreter, and they are subject to availability.