Interpreting and Translation Service
The Translation, Interpreting and Communication Support Service (TICS) is for people whose first language is not English and who want to use Aberdeen City Council services. Local interpreters or, where appropriate, the national live service, Language Line, provide the service.In addition to spoken language translation, the service also co-ordinates the provision of sign language interpretation, Guide communicator, transcription into Braille and Audiotape across the Council. TICS offers confidential interpreting and translation to our service users, improving access to all Council services for members of the different Communties in the city.
Based on the requests received, the following are the 10 recently most highly demanded community languages and formats:
| Polish | 268 | Lithuanian | 91 |
| British Sign Language | 49 | Portuguese | 63 |
| Cantonese | 142 | Latvian | 48 |
| Bengali | 125 | Arabic | 42 |
| Russian | 119 | Mandarin | 35 |
Contact the service if you want:
- more information on Translation, Interpreting and Communication Support Service
- to arrange for an Interpreter/Translator
- to register as a proficient bilingual or multilingual Interpreter/Translator
- to offer your comments on the service
Contact(s)
- InterTrans
InterTrans
Community Planning and Regeneration
Aberdeen City Council
Broad Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1GZ
Phone: 01224 523542 / Text 01224 522381
Fax: 01224 522832
Email: InterTrans@aberdeencity.gov.uk
