Key Worker Status for Public Sector Interpreters?

Prestige Network highlights the vital role of interpreters as Key Workers in public services, offering essential support in over 200 languages.
Posted: 26/03/2020

We know how important our amazing team of interpreters are, and so does the Public Sector. The ATC and their Public Service Stakeholders are lobbying for Key Worker Status for interpreters involved in interpreting work across the NHS, police and social care.

Although we have some great technology which enables remote interpreting, there are also times when there is no substitute for a face-to-face interpreter.

Police interpreters have already been recognised by the Police National Lead for Language Services as Key Workers.

The list of Key Workers includes “the support and specialist staff required to maintain the UK’s health and social care sector”, “those essential to the running of the justice system” and “police and support staff”.

We’re rightly proud of all the Key Workers, and indeed, of the whole of the country for pulling together.

Prestige Network’s interpreting team is keeping busy right now, whether working face to face, by video or by telephone, but we have plenty of interpreters available, speaking over 200 languages and using BSL to help your organisation and clients through this challenging time and beyond.

Keep going Team UK, stay safe.

More info
Please get in touch on 01635 866 888 or sales@prestigenetwork.com for a quote or to book your interpreter. If you already have an account, book here for video/telephone interpreting

NB Our face to face interpreters are observing the Government recommendations for social distancing, and our Head Office Team are all working remotely, providing a full service as before.

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