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With the current outbreak of COVID-19 increasing momentum, the precautionary measures taken by the healthcare sector must be adhered to in all areas. It should then come as no surprise that the number of NHS organisations relying solely on remote interpreting (speaking to patients through the use of an interpreter who is not onsite eitherRead more

There is no denying that COVID-19 has and will change the way we deliver healthcare across the world. Digital solutions that have previously been received with scepticism and has now been our saviour in these difficult times.   Getting an appointment with your GP is not always easy and with practices being stretched to capacity,Read more

No one can deny that the COVID-19 outbreak has destroyed and rebuilt the landscape of the language industry overnight. It’s no surprise that the amount of face to face interpreters being requested has dropped exponentially, the numbers dropping day by day. Many in the industry are fearfully asking, will COVID-19 turn out to be theRead more

The NHS is an asset to the morale of our country, providing efficient, high quality, healthcare. The preservation of the NHS has never been more important as we grapple with the effects of COVID-19. As an interpreting agency working with the NHS, our primary role is to aid and promote the inclusivity by enabling cross-cultureRead more

The debate over which form of interpretation, face to face or remote as superior has moved to new levels as we deal with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Telephone interpreting has quickly defined itself as an outlier during the crisis as global calls for social distancing necessitates the use of remote services where possible. But onceRead more

With the number of cases globally surpassing 6 digits, the prospect of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, spreading throughout the UK is becoming ever more likely. The latest advice from public health England is to avoid close contact with people who are unwell and to maintain good personal hygiene. As an interpreting agency, the role thatRead more

Translating for Mum and Dad Relying on family members to watch over us in everyday situations is something that many of us take for granted. Whether it be emotional support, advice, or even just getting a lift somewhere, the role that our family members play in our day to day life often fades into theRead more

It’s a new year, and it’s time for a fresh start for most; The perfect opportunity to take the bull by the horns and smash those new year goals. Whether it is improving your diet, your home, or state of mind, decluttering our life at the beginning of the year has always topped our listRead more

Word360 are extremely proud to announce that following our existing ISO:9001 Certification, we have renewed our ISO:27001 status. These internationally recognised certifications identify excellence in Word360’s quality management systems; alongside excellence in Word360’s information security management.  With the release of our latest Video Interpreting Service, Wordskii Live and  updated Telephone interpreting service, working towards and achieving ISO:27001 status was essential inRead more

Following Word360’s successful triple-win at this year’s NHS Excellence in Supply Awards, we are extremely proud to announce that we have been recognised once again, this time for our contribution to the community. Word360 has been shortlisted for the Award for Contribution to the Community sponsored by VWV, at this year’s Birmingham Business Excellence AwardsRead more