National Union of British Sign Language Interpreters

Thinking of working with a new organisation? Before you say yes, check they’re properly registered, GDPR compliant, and above board. Here’s what to look for – and the red flags that suggest it’s too good to be true.

Ask most interpreters about the Equality Act 2010 and you’ll probably learn plenty about reasonable adjustments. They’re an important part of our work, but the law goes much further and provides protections on pay and discrimination for freelancers too.

Say NO to hate and division. March with Together Alliance on 28 March in London—stand for unity, rights and democracy.

Gradual fee erosion harms care and interpreting alike; reject mini-bids, follow NUBSLI fees, and protect professional standards to ensure sustainable work and reliable Deaf access.

“…it came from a dangerous idea: that as an interpreter, I should be constantly available, always responsive, infinitely flexible: a service provider without a life, a body, or a family”.

Dr Jules Dickinson highlights the importance of responding to the Pathways to Work Green Paper before the deadline of 11:59pm on Monday 30th June and provides guidance to help shape your response.

Urgent: your response to the Pathways to Work consultation is needed.

Your ‘cheatsheet’ on how to respond to the Government’s Pathways to Work consultation.

Member guidance on how to respond to the Pathways to Work consultation