Professional medical interpreting services on-site and remote

Ensure clear clinician–patient communication with certified medical interpreters in 120+ languages. Same-day availability, flexible scheduling, and on-site or secure video/phone options. Our specialists understand clinical terminology, cultural nuance, and confidentiality in NHS and private settings—supporting safe, compliant care across wards, clinics, and telehealth.

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Certified interpreters
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On-site or remote
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Trusted by leading global organizations

Berry Global
Foley & Lardner
H&M
Pfizer
PwC
Medtronic
Pepco Group
Sedex
Their medical interpreters enabled seamless patient communication, ensuring accurate diagnoses and treatment plans across language barriers.
Professional on-site interpreters facilitated our international negotiations, capturing cultural nuances that made all the difference in closing deals.
Their consecutive interpreting services ensured our legal proceedings met compliance standards while maintaining confidentiality and precision.

Kings of Translation provides medical interpreting for hospitals, GP surgeries, clinics, and telehealth platforms across the UK and worldwide. Whether you need on-site support for an admission or a secure video interpreter for a same-day consultation, our team helps clinicians and patients communicate accurately and respectfully.

Explore the full range of options, including consecutive, simultaneous, and remote sessions, on our parent page: interpreting services. Our medical interpreters are HIPAA-compliant, culturally sensitive, and trained in clinical terminology across 120+ languages—ensuring precise communication in every healthcare setting.

Languages we specialise in for medical interpreting

Our network includes native-level interpreters covering 120+ languages and dialects, including Arabic, Bengali, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Urdu. Each interpreter is vetted for fluency, healthcare experience, and cultural competence. We match your request to the right specialist—by language, clinical field, and setting—to ensure clarity, accuracy, and patient comfort throughout the session.

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When to use medical interpreting

Medical interpreting is essential whenever a patient or carer prefers or requires a language other than English for healthcare communication. Our interpreters support GP appointments, outpatient clinics, hospital admissions, discharge discussions, maternity care, paediatrics, oncology, and emergency departments—ensuring information is understood and consent is genuinely informed.

In mental health settings, culturally sensitive communication is vital. Our specialists work in CAMHS, adult services, counselling, and psychiatric assessments with utmost discretion, adapting register and pace to the clinical context. Interpreters follow clinician guidance, maintain neutrality, and facilitate accurate communication without adding, omitting, or altering meaning.

We also support allied health services—physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and pharmacy consultations—where small misunderstandings can affect adherence and outcomes. For complex or multidisciplinary meetings, we can provide simultaneous or whispered interpreting to keep the session flowing, or consecutive interpreting to support careful, step-by-step discussions.

Remote healthcare is now routine. Our secure video and phone interpreting solutions fit into telemedicine workflows for NHS trusts and private providers alike, helping teams scale access without compromising quality. Same-day scheduling is often available, including evenings and weekends, to match clinic rotas and urgent care needs.

International patients and families frequently move between countries for treatment. We bridge language gaps for pre-assessment calls, second opinions, and discharge planning when care continues abroad. Our interpreters maintain cultural sensitivity and clinical accuracy, whether supporting NHS consultations, private care, or international telehealth sessions.

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Professional medical interpreter on a secure video call with a clinician and patient, demonstrating confidentiality and cultural sensitivity

Qualified interpreters who understand clinical practice

Our medical interpreters combine linguistic mastery with real clinical awareness. Many are NRPSI-registered or hold equivalent credentials, complete ongoing CPD, and specialise in disciplines such as cardiology, oncology, obstetrics, orthopaedics, and mental health. They handle terminology, abbreviations, and patient-friendly explanations with equal confidence.

We prioritise confidentiality and data protection. Assignments follow GDPR and NHS information governance standards, with strict non-disclosure agreements. For remote sessions, we use secure platforms and can adopt your trust's preferred tools. Sensitive scenarios—safeguarding, end-of-life discussions, or complex consent—are handled with compassion and professionalism.

Quality is supported by robust processes. As a global agency trusted by organisations worldwide, Kings of Translation maintains ISO-aligned workflows and professional standards (BBB A+, ATA member). Our 98% customer return rate reflects consistent quality, responsive coordination, and interpreters who understand clinical environments and patient-centred care.

Scheduling is flexible. Choose on-site interpreting for ward rounds and procedures requiring physical presence, or remote interpreting to accommodate multiple locations and short-notice needs. We coordinate multi-hour clinics, recurring sessions, or multi-day hospital stays and can provide backup interpreters to ensure continuity.

For broader organisational needs, see more options on our parent page: interpreting services. Our 98% customer return rate reflects attentive service, rapid response, and a dedicated coordination team that learns your preferences—saving time and ensuring a consistent, patient-centred experience.

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At Kings of Translation, we provide professional interpreting services for any setting—medical, legal, business, or personal. Our certified interpreters ensure clear communication across language barriers with cultural sensitivity and complete confidentiality. Whether on-site or remote, we deliver accurate interpretation you can trust.

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