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Working with interpreters: guidelines for psychologists

It is likely that psychologists will come into contact with service users who do not use English as their first language, or who use British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters.

20 November 2017

BPS Guidance

By Practice Board

These good practice guidelines give an overview of the issues that psychologists need to consider when working with interpreters to ensure that they are able to be as effective as possible, and provide a series of key recommendations to ensure best practice in this area.

Download the guideline