Interpreters for Deaf sign language users

Although Hampshire County Council does not provide interpreters, we will sign post you to BSL/English interpreters who can provide more information on their services.

British Sign Language/English Interpreting services

• (Sonus) - provide communication support including qualified interpreters, communicators, notetakers (both electronic and manual) and lipspeakers
  Spitfire House,28-29 High Street,  Southampton,SO14 2DF
  Tel: 023 8021 3888
  Fax: 023 8021 3881
  Email: r.holmes@sonus.org.uk

• TEAM Communications - team.communications@virgin.net
  Voice: 01256 467081
  Textphone: 01256 467087
  Fax: 01256 321452

Hospital and doctor interpreting service

If you are going to visit your GP or hospital and you want an Interpreter or Lipspeaker, please contact

• (Sonus) - provide communication support including qualified interpreters, communicators, notetakers (both electronic and manual) and lipspeakers
  Spitfire House,28-29 High Street,  Southampton,SO14 2DF
  Tel: 023 8021 3888
  Fax: 023 8021 3881
  Email: r.holmes@sonus.org.uk

Don’t forget that it is your right to have a qualified interpreter for medical appointments. In most cases interpreters are paid for by local primary care trusts.

Police Link Officers for Deaf People (PLOD)

Police Link Officers are available with sign language, lipspeaking and Deafblind manual skills to communicate with people, to give information and advice, and to provide a link to other police departments.

• For more information visit the Hampshire Constabulary website