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<p>The National Health Service should provide appropriate interpreting services to
all patients requiring them. Individuals who experience a communications barrier,
such as people whose first language is not English and who may need to communicate
in another language, may require the provision of interpreting and translation services.
This complies with the Equality Act 2010, the Human Rights Act 1998 and / or other
legislative present provisions. In the case of those with a sensory impairment (such
as British Sign Language speakers or braille readers), there are explicit obligations
to make reasonable adjustments, provided by the Equality Act 2010 and the Accessible
Information Standard.</p><p> </p><p>This makes it imperative for organisations to
provide appropriate language and communication support to ensure that patients are
able to communicate effectively and appropriately with clinicians and other health
service professionals.</p>
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