Did you update your data protection practices when GDPR came into force but are now wondering what you need to do to comply with the new regulations? Well this will be a useful update for you.

The Data Use and Access Act 2025 updates, but does not replace, GDPR, which has been in force since 2018.

This course is suitable for those who completed GDPR training either with Linguistpd or elsewhere.

The session is designed for sign language interpreters who work, or want to work, in medical settings. Its purpose is to provide a clinically relevant, accessible introduction that directly supports accurate interpretation in real healthcare encounters.

This interactive training introduces British Sign Language interpreters to the knowledge required to support clients during appointments in optical practice. From understanding the anatomy of the eye, common conditions and routine assessments, interpreters will gain practical insights into terminology, processes, and communication strategies used in optometry setting. The goal is to ensure accurate, culturally appropriate interpretation that enhances patient-centred care. As a result you can feel more confident and better-equipped to interpret in this domain.

Interpreting for oncology appointments can be challenging, both linguistically and emotionally. This webinar, led by a Deaf professional with lived experience of cancer, will give you a clear understanding of what cancer is, the terminology and jargon commonly used in oncology, and how a diagnosis can impact patients and their families.

You’ll gain practical strategies for interpreting complex medical concepts into BSL, adapting your approach to meet the needs of each client, and looking after your own wellbeing when working in this demanding area of healthcare.

How do we navigate differences with colleagues while maintaining respect and professionalism? And how can clear boundaries help us reduce the risk of horizontal violence in the workplace?

In this two-hour webinar, Dr Wendy McIntosh PhD will explore the importance of collegial boundaries and professional authority, and how they can create safer, healthier working relationships. You’ll reflect on the costs of horizontal violence, consider why boundary transgressions occur, and gain practical strategies for holding your ground, approaching difficult conversations, and fostering a more supportive professional environment.

Back by popular demand, Dr Ferguson-Coleman returns to build on her previous training: Deafness with Dementia: Navigating Lived Experiences – a taster.

Delivered in BSL, you’ll learn more about the dynamics of interpreting with Deaf people with Dementia and their family members, as well as Emma’s research into Deafness and Dementia.

In this 3 hour workshop, we will look at why  telephone calls can be so challenging, and how we can work proactively to create strategies to better manage this type of interpreted event.