Edinburgh City Libraries

Language is Not a Barrier

Interpretation and Translation Service Other Language Services

The Council's Interpretation and Translation Service provides residents of Edinburgh and Lothians with written and oral interpretations of Council or Health Service information or meetings. The service is free of charge to residents of Edinburgh and the Lothians. You can arrange this service through:

any Council department
any hospital, health centre or GP practice
any community organisation.

You may use us for appointments with, for example:

schools, colleges or other education services
Housing and Social Work Departments
hospitals
dentists
GPs
opticians.

We translate or interpret into:

a wide range of languages, such as Chinese, Urdu, Arabic, Benagli or Punjabi as well as European languages
braille
large print
sign language
or onto audio tape.

Who do I contact?

If you live in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and you have a meeting with Council or Health Services:

you can request an interpreter to come to the meeting with you. Simply ask a friend or relative to telephone the person you are to meet and ask them to arrange for an interpreter to attend the meeting.

If you live in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and you need a translation of any of the Council's leaflets, publications or any of the information on this web site:

please contact us or ask a friend or relative to telephone us on 242 8181or fax 242 8009.

Interpretation and Translation Service, The City of Edinburgh Council, Central Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EG