British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreting

A recognised language with defined use cases

BSL is a signed language and a language in its own right, with its own grammar and linguistic structure. It is legally recognised in the UK, and in sectors such as healthcare and the public sector, providing appropriate communication support may be required.

For organisations, BSL also plays an important role in workplace accessibility. It BSL users to fully engage with training and communications, supporting equal access across the business.

For external communications, such as marketing or digital content, BSL may not always be mandatory, but it is an important consideration for improving accessibility and audience reach.

Flexible delivery across formats and environments

BSL interpreting can be delivered in both live and pre-recorded formats, depending on how you need to communicate.

For live sessions, interpreters can provide real-time BSL support, including in large-scale settings. For video content, pre-recorded BSL interpreting can be integrated directly into your media with a green screen.

Where BSL is not the preferred option for your audience, we also provide solutions such as live captions and subtitles. These services form part of a wider accessibility offering, allowing you to support a broader range of communication needs.

Managed delivery with long-term support

Every assignment is supported by dedicated account and project management, giving you a single point of contact to coordinate delivery across formats.

For organisations such as charities or service providers, we can establish structured agreements that allow you to offer end users a choice of BSL and alternative formats. Our team then manages fulfilment once a request comes through, providing a dependable solution that supports accessibility across your services over time.

1. Understanding your requirements

We begin by discussing your session in detail, including the setting, number of participants and whether the assignment is a one-to-one meeting or a larger event. This helps us determine the most appropriate setup and whether multiple interpreters will be required.

BSL interpreters are highly skilled specialists and in demand, so we generally recommend booking in advance.

2. Interpreter selection and team coordination

Your project manager selects interpreters based on experience, availability and the nature of your assignment.

For longer sessions or events, a team of interpreters may be scheduled to work in rotation, supporting continuity and performance throughout the session.

Our sign language interpreters are vetted and qualified, often registered with professional bodies such as the NRCPD.

3. Delivery and on-the-day support

On the day, your BSL interpreter delivers real-time communication, either alongside a single participant or positioned appropriately for visibility at events.

Your dedicated point of contact remains available throughout to coordinate and support any requirements.

1. Scoping your content and objectives

We begin by reviewing your content, including format, audience and intended use. This helps us determine how interpretation will be integrated, alongside any additional accessibility requirements such as subtitles or captions.

2. Planning production and technical requirements

Pre-recorded BSL interpreting involves specialist filming and production considerations, including lighting, green screens, framing and positioning to ensure the interpreter is clearly visible.

3. Recording and integration

The BSL interpretation is recorded and integrated into your video content as an overlay.

During this stage, we can also incorporate captions where required, supporting wider accessibility across audiences.