British Sign Language
Real-time interpreters for our British Sign Language users
InterpretersLive! service
We're delighted to offer British Sign Language users a way to contact us using a live video interpreter, via the InterpretersLive! service, provided by Sign Solutions.
The InterpretersLive! service is available during our opening hours:
- 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday, and
- 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Our accounts and billing contact centre is closed on bank holidays. Our water and sewerage contact centre is available 24/7.
How to use InterpretersLive!
- Use your phone, tablet or computer to connect to a British Sign Language interpreter (opens new window), or,
- Download the InterpretersLive! app (opens new window) on your smart phone.
By choosing to use this service, your personal data will be processed by Sign Solutions, providers of InterpretersLive!. Information discussed on the call will not be retained by Sign Solutions.
View Sign Solutions' full privacy policy (opens new window).
FAQs
A tablet, phone or computer, and internet connection, or 3G/4G/5G mobile data signal.
Watch their guide on what do I need to use the service (opens new window)
If you are having difficulties connecting to the InterpretersLive! Service
Try their Troubleshooting guide (opens new window).
Please note: if you have less than 120kbps available, the call will be audio-only. The minimum requirement for video calls is 192kbps.
If you are having problems accessing the App please watch the download guide (opens new window).
You can also contact Sign Solutions for further help or to give feedback on the service.
To request a callback from Northumbrian Water, please download the app or contact Sign Solutions at interpreterslive@signsolutions.uk.com so hearing people can contact you via a BSL video interpreter.
If you have any questions about InterpretersLive!
Visit their Frequently asked questions page (opens new window).
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