Trusted by NHS Trusts, hospitals, GP surgeries and mental health services across London. DBS cleared, clinically trained interpreters in 43+ languages — same-day bookings for urgent appointments.
"Compassionate, professional interpreter for our maternity ward"
— Senior Midwife, NHS Trust
NHS Coverage
Beyond Translation provides DBS-cleared, clinically trained interpreters for every healthcare setting — from GP appointments to acute hospital admissions, mental health tribunals to end-of-life care.
Consultant clinics, pre-op assessments, post-surgery follow-ups. Trained in medical terminology across specialties.
Routine consultations, chronic disease reviews, prescription discussions. Available across all London CCG areas.
Antenatal appointments, scans, labour wards, postnatal checks. Compassionate female interpreters available on request.
CMHT assessments, MHA tribunals, psychiatric reviews. Specialist mental health interpreters with trauma awareness.
Emergency department interpreting, urgent treatment centres, NHS 111 follow-ups. Telephone and on-site available 24/7.
Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interests meetings, Court of Protection. Highly experienced interpreters.
NHS dental practices, hospital dental departments, ophthalmology. Including paediatric dental work.
Hospice care, advance care planning, family conferences, bereavement support. Sensitive, dignified interpreting.
Security & Qualifications
NHS interpreting requires more than just language fluency. Our interpreters hold the security clearances and professional qualifications required by HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 3 — required for sensitive court work involving police evidence.
Counter Terrorist Check — required for the highest-security court hearings and Royal Courts of Justice.
All interpreters hold a current Enhanced DBS check including Children & Adults Barred Lists.
Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) — the gold standard for UK legal interpreting.
"Rakesh and his team are our first call for any Gujarati or Hindi court interpreter. NPPV3 cleared, always punctual, exceptional accuracy."
— Senior Partner, Criminal Defence Firm, London
"Same-day Punjabi interpreter at Westminster Magistrates with 2 hours notice. Saved our client's bail hearing."
— Senior Midwife, NHS Trust
"Professional, discreet, and properly qualified. The standard we've come to expect from Beyond Translation."
— Barrister's Chambers, London
Languages
Specialist NHS interpreters for the most requested languages in UK courts, plus rare languages on request.
Need a language not listed? Call 07736 333 196 — we maintain a network of specialist interpreters in 43+ languages.
How It Works
Court name, date, time, language, and case type. Use our online form or call directly.
Our smart matching system finds the best-qualified interpreter with the right clearance for your case.
We share secure briefing materials and ensure your interpreter is fully prepared before the hearing.
Punctual attendance, accurate interpretation, full reporting. Pre and post-hearing support available.
FAQs
All our NHS interpreters hold a current Enhanced DBS check. Lead interpreters including the founder Rakesh Khambhaita additionally hold NPPV3 (Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 3) and CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) clearance, allowing access to the highest security courts and tribunals.
We provide interpreters for all London NHS Trusts and GP federations and tribunals including Magistrates Courts, Crown Courts, County Courts, Family Courts, Immigration Tribunals, First-Tier Tribunals, the Royal Courts of Justice and HMCTS hearings nationwide. We have particular strength across London courts.
We offer same-day bookings for urgent cases and prefer at least 24 hours notice for non-urgent hearings. Call 07736 333 196 directly for urgent requests, including weekends and out of hours.
Yes — our NHS interpreters hold relevant qualifications including DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting), DPI, or equivalent legal interpreting qualifications, with documented experience in court proceedings.
Yes — we provide both in-person and remote video interpreting via Cloud Video Platform (CVP) and Microsoft Teams for HMCTS remote hearings. Our interpreters are experienced with court video platforms.
Our rates depend on the language, court location, hearing duration, and required clearance level. We provide transparent quotes within hours of enquiry. Request a quote or call us directly.
Same-day bookings available across all London courts. Call Rakesh directly or use our online booking form.