Complaint references: CR65

18th Jun 2021

Professional Discipline Registered Sign Language Interpreter
Date Complaint Received 18.06.21
Date Complaint Closed 02.08.22
Origin of Complaint Service user
Registered or Trainee Registered
Nature of Complaint

Complainant raised concerns around the Registrant interpreting at a medical appointment. Allegations include concerns around the Registrant's professional skills, particularly around their finger spelling ability and having to repeat their communication which resulted in using pen and paper and relying on the service user's personal assistant to assist with communication. The Complainant had concerns about how this made them look and the impact on their relationship with the medical professional.

Summary

Investigation conducted into potential breach of Section 3.1, 3.3, 4.1 and 5.1 of NRCPD's Code of Conduct.

Outcome

Case Examiners decided, based on the evidence provided, that there was not a realistic prospect of finding an impairment of fitness to practice and therefore there was no case to answer.

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