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...
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...
With the number of cases rapidly rising, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Continuing with our on-going series of events focusing on front line social issues facing our communities today, we hosted a training session in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid, centred around the subject of Domestic Violence. Women’s Aid describe Domestic Violence as ‘the physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse of...
Last week, the Word360 team attended The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust’s Annual Members Meeting and Health Fair, at Russells Hall Hospital. We aimed to promote both staff and patient awareness around Word360’s language and accessibility services and to discuss our partnership with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Patients were...
In a world where boundaries between countries are becoming increasingly blurred and international trade is common, communication has never been more important. Translating from one language to another has become the norm with demand for services rapidly rising. This burgeoning market has led to the development of a range of...
