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In this news section of the NRPSI website, we publish updates on our current work and related events in the interpreting profession. Whether you are an interpreter or a client of interpreting services, a member of the media or general public, you will find information relevant to the interpreting profession.
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Are you an interpreter for a South Asian language (for example, but not exclusively, Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati)? Are you interested in taking part in a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) study on interpreter services?
Queen Mary University wants to hear from you: write to Judith Yargawa via j.yargawa@qmul.ac.uk -
More evidence of families and friends being used as pseudo interpreters in public service settings; click here for more information
Registered Public Service Interpreters (RPSIs), have had their qualifications, experience and right to work in the UK checked by the voluntary and independent regulator, NRPSI; they adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct -
A report by the Equality and Social Justice Committee said mistakes and misdiagnoses often occurred due to the "wholly inappropriate use of family members as interpreters in medical settings rather than trained professionals"
The committee said it is "concerned" by evidence that people from ethnic minority backgrounds continue to face worse outcomes from public sector services -
Cleveland Clinic London announces the launch of the Medical Interpreting Training Programme (MITP) for interpreters based in the UK who are aiming to develop their skills in medical interpreting; click here for more information
Medical Interpreting Training Programme (MITP) for UK-based interpreters; 6th May to 24th June, supported by NRPSI, AIT and the London Metropolitan University -
At 2pm on 12th April, AIT presents ‘Seldom discussed interpreting challenges | Part 2’; click here for more information
Delivered by Phil Muriel, non-executive board director at NRPSI. He holds a Diploma in Translation (Law/Business), the DPSI in Law and the DPSI in Health. Phil is also an experienced lecturer and qualified tutor -
AIT presents, at 2pm on 5th April, a webinar focused on ‘Seldom discussed interpreting challenges | Part 1’; click here for more information
Delivered by Phil Muriel, non-executive board director at NRPSI. He holds a Diploma in Translation (Law/Business), the DPSI in Law and the DPSI in Health. Phil is also an experienced lecturer and a qualified tutor -
NRPSI presented at the CIOL Interpreters' Day on 16th March 2024; click here to see a PDF of the session
Very well attended day with many worthwhile and thought provoking presentations -
Click here for the full message from outgoing Chair of NRPSI Limited, Alan Kershaw
"It is with a heavy heart that I stand down from my responsibilities as of 31st March 2024 at NRPSI/NRPST, brought on by no more than an unexpected increase in my responsibilities at another Board I chair" -
Click here for details about recruitment for a new NRPSI Limited Lay Non-executive Board Member
NRPSI Limited is recruiting a Lay Non-executive Director with experience in finance -
Click here for the information pack for applicants for the position of Lay Non-executive Director of NRPSI Limited
The purpose of this pack is to provide potential applicants with further background information to assist them in deciding on whether they wish to apply -
NRPSI is recruiting a Lay Non-Executive Director with experience in finance. Click here to see the job description; closing date is 12th April 2024
Applications, sent preferably by email, are by a letter addressed to the Executive Director (mike@nrpsi.org.uk) outlining suitability for the role together with an accompanying CV and the names and contact details of two referees -
Click here to see the mailing sent to registered users of NRPSI’s website on 7th March 2024, drawing their attention to the register of translators on NRPST
We are ensuring users of the NRPSI website are aware of those regulated and registered translators who can be found on NRPST -
This guidance tells investigators in Immigration Enforcement (IE) within the Home Office about the use of interpreters, translation and transcription services; click here for more information
‘If the services of an interpreter are required for evidential interviews and procedures the interpreter must be registered on The National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI)’ -
Click here to find out more about the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate (EAS), the state regulator for agencies and responsible for seeking compliance with legislation
The EAS checks for compliance by investigating complaints made by those engaged by agencies and carrying out inspections of agencies -
AIT presents, starting at 10am 21 March, joint training with Police / Interpreting the World of Negotiation; click here for more information
This joint training with Police is be face to face, held in Dereham, Norfolk between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm