Family & support
Interpreting and translation
MEG provides interpreting and translation so people can understand letters and appointments and be understood by services.
Prefer to talk? 01902 901270 · Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm
Free Overview
About this service
Not understanding a letter or an appointment can stop you getting the help you need. Our staff and volunteers help in many languages.
What we offer
- Help reading and replying to letters
- Interpreting at appointments, by phone or in person
- Translation of short documents
How to ask
Call us on 01902 901270 or email info@migrantempowerment.org. Tell us your language and what you need.
Who it’s for: Anyone who needs help with language
Your journey
What to expect
Get in touch
Call, visit, or send a request online. You can ask in your own language.
We listen
A private conversation about what you need. It is confidential.
Your plan
We agree the support that is right for you – with us or with a specialist service.
Follow-up
We check in with you and change the support if you need something different.
Afterwards
Where it can lead
- Understanding your letters and appointments
- Being heard clearly by services
- Confidence to manage on your own over time
What to bring
- The letter or document you need help with
- Date and place of your appointment
Questions people ask
Which languages do you cover?
Our staff and volunteers speak many languages, including French. Tell us your language and we will find help.
Make it possible
£30 funds an interpreted appointment.
Interpreter time and travel. Sponsors receive an update on the difference their gift made. Individuals, businesses, churches and schools can all sponsor.
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