You may not have heard of Tigrianian, Papiamento, Gilbertese or Tagalog, yet these are only four of over a hundred languages used in Norfolk during the last year.

Language provision has grown at a phenomenal rate, with substantial increases in asylum seekers, refugees, migrant workers and a few tourists who have lost their way!

As part of our commitment and responsibility to provide equal services to all the people of Norfolk, the County Council has created INTRAN.

INTRAN is a multi-agency partnership that provides foreign language interpreters, British Sign Language interpreters and lip speakers on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week basis, and written translations for those residents of Norfolk who depend on interpreters and for you. INTRAN is non-profit making and fully financed by its members.

The INTRAN Partnership includes all NHS organisations in the county, six of the seven District Councils, Norfolk Constabulary and the Probation service, Norwich City College, Connexions, the YMCA as well as 40 smaller agencies including housing associations and other voluntary organisations.

If you have ever had to work with someone who has difficulty expressing themselves in spoken English, you will know that the experience can be confusing, stressful, and professionally inappropriate for both you and that person.

Through INTRAN, you will be able to access the kind of interpreter you need quickly and efficiently.