In May 2021, SIS started delivery of a Sussex Health and Care Partnership commissioned Bilingual Health Promotion Project. it is a Sussex wide project working to improve the health and wellbeing of people with language needs from diverse ethnic communities. BHPP combines elements of community development, partnership working and volunteer management in delivery of health promotion,…
We are so proud to publish our Annual Review for April 2020 to March 2021. Click here to download a digital copy SIS has provided language services at the heart of our diverse communities for 27 years. This last year has been the most challenging by far! As Matt Evenden (SIS Digital Manager) who produces…
SIS is continuing to regularly update our Translated COVID Information Pages to help our services users keep well informed about any changes to regulations and guidance. The amount of resources available in different language varies depending on the source of the translation and the target audience for a particular organisation, SIS has covid pages…
Having worked in the diplomatic field for 25 years, I have always been interested in working with people on an International level. I moved from London to East Sussex five years ago. I expressed my interest in volunteering with SIS and fortunately received the opportunity to join the Bilingual Telephone Befriending in May 2020. As we know…
There are many challenges to being a full time unpaid Carer for a family member or friend and The Carers Centre in Brighton and Hove aims to provide people with emotional support, advice and a well-deserved break from their caring role. We have been working alongside the centre to support Carers who have language…
SIS is promoting information about vaccinations for pregnant women in response to news reports today which state that almost a fifth of the most critically ill COVID patients in England in recent months have been pregnant women. Figures show that between July 1 and September 30, 17% of patients receiving treatment through a lung-bypass machine…
Radio 4 aired an important and rare insight into the work of public service interpreting. This is how they describe the programme: How does it feel to be a voice for the voiceless? This radio documentary gives a fascinating insight into the gruelling work of public service interpreters in the UK, through the personal story…
We welcome the announcement that Brighton & Hove City Council has offered to support the government`s resettlement programme for Afghan interpreters and locally employed staff – the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Programme (ARAP). “We stand ready to help and are clear Afghanistan’s refugees are welcome in the city. We are working to support those who…
Brighton & Hove City Council is giving you an opportunity through the Move for Change campaign to earn reward points every time you walk, cycle, or take public transport. The points can be “spent” at local shops or businesses or donated to charity. SIS is working with BHCC for the app to be used by…
Sussex Health and Care Partnership are currently running a public consultation about the location of Inpatient Mental Health Services and have produced a survey, translated into 10 languages, that SIS has been helping to promote and distribute. Sussex NHS is looking to redesign Inpatient Mental Health Services in East Sussex for adults, older people and…
