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World Mental Health Day
Recognising the emotional resilience of our interpreters and translators World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October, is an important reminder to prioritise our mental wellbeing, and to extend that care to the professionals who support others, often in emotionally...
Our corporate crazy golf night
A 'hole' lot of fun What happens when a hardworking team who rarely have a chance to just unwind gets together for an evening of laughter, light-hearted competition, and camaraderie? You get a night full of swings, shots, and general silliness. Our recent Crazy...
Interpreting and translation services in education
At Silent Sounds, we believe that language should never be a barrier to learning and that every child must have equal access to education. In today’s diverse UK, there is a continuing upward trend in pupils recorded as having English as an Additional Language....
Happy International Translation Day!
Marking International Translation Day, we take this opportunity to recognise and thank our wonderful translators and interpreters for all the hard work they do, particularly out of hours and emergency assignments. About International Translation Day...
Celebrating the European Day of Languages
As a leading Language Services Provider (LSP), we understand how crucial language is in building bridges across cultures. That’s why we’re proud to support the celebration of European Day of Languages on 26th September an annual event jointly organised by the Council...
Why the Deaf community still faces barriers to Access to Work
In our connected world of remote meetings and global teams, clear speech remains the foundation of participation. Yet for many deaf and hard‑of‑hearing individuals, invisible barriers still limit their access to work, community, and opportunity. The UK government’s Access to Work scheme is intended to level the playing field with financial and practical support such as BSL interpreters or assistive technologies, but in practice it often fails to deliver in a timely or effective way.
Breaking barriers, building community: Our ‘Without Limits’ charity Zumbathon for NDCS
At Silent Sounds, we believe that communication should never be a barrier to inclusion, and our recent ‘Without Limits’ Charity Zumbathon was a powerful testament to that mission. In collaboration with Chesham Zumba Fitness, our team came together to support the...
Understanding on-demand interpreting services
While on-demand interpreting offers flexible access, it’s important to remember that it relies on the availability of qualified human interpreters, not automated systems. For rare languages in particular, advance booking is essential to ensure timely and effective support.
The value of skilled interpreters
Silent Sounds provides qualified interpreters for accurate, professional interpreting and translation services across all sectors.
Why accurate translation matters in Public Sector communication
In today’s multicultural and multilingual UK, accurate translations in public sector communications is not just a ‘nice-to-have’, it's a legal, ethical, and operational necessity. From healthcare to housing, and from local councils to emergency services, the public...
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