Many people who use our hospitals and services do not have English as a first language. We can provide interpreters for patients and their families when they come into hospital or arrange for printed information to be translated for them. It is helpful to know in advance of an appointment so that an interpreter can be arranged. If you know that your relative or friend will need an interpreter when they come to hospital as an inpatient or outpatient it would be helpful if you could let staff know beforehand. |