Working with Interpreters - Information Workshop for Perinatal Mental Health Teams in the East of England

This workshop will discuss the impact of language barriers, the role of the professional interpreter and how to get the best outcomes from using an interpreter. The session will highlight the safeguarding and risks attached to using family members and friends as interpreters, sharing experiences and examples of best practice. The workshop will discuss the costs and benefits of face to face and telephone interpreting options and the correct way to work with professional interpreters in different situations.