Prior to qualifying in 2010 I worked in higher education at Hallam University. I started out as a note-taker and communication support worker with Deaf students in 1998.

In 2002 I became self-employed and interpreted at several colleges and universities in and around Yorkshire and Derbyshire.

I am currently working as a freelance BSL Interpreter and my specialisms are medical settings and higher education.

Work Domains

I work in many domains including,

• Colleges (with students or staff)
• Universities (with students or staff, from undergraduate to Phd Level
• GP Appointments
• Hospital and medical appointments
• Audiology
• Opticians
• Dentists
• Chiropodists
• Physiotherapy
• Social Services
• Business and Employment meetings (supervision, appraisals, interviews, meetings, disciplinary).
• Job interviews
• Job Centre appointments (JSA, ESA)
• Pensions
• Financial appointments
• Estate Agents
• Citizens’ Advice Bureau
• Training
• Tours
• Recreational Sports
• Housing
• Social Events
• Counselling
• Therapy
• Mental Health – Generic
• Schools (parent’s evening, reviews, school events and plays

Unfortunately I do not cover legal work or police work.

I am registered with NRCPD (National Register of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind people), RBSLI (Register for British Sign Language Interpreters), and I am a member of VLP (Visual Language Professionals)

I hold PI insurance and I am registered on the electronic DBS data base where my details can be checked at any time. If you require any further details please do not hesitate to contact me;

alexcm@blueyonder.co.uk.