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Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion and our customers
Equality is about removing barriers and making sure people from all sections of the community have fair and equal opportunities to...
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Understanding our customers and shaping services
Where customers tell us about their communication and language needs we must tailor services to meet their needs. Did you...
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – raising awareness
We are committed to dealing promptly and effectively with all aspects of hate-related crime, harassment (racial and on other grounds),...
Arranging for an interpreter to be present at a face to face meeting
If you need to arrange for a colleague to visit a customer on home and an interpreter or British Sign...
How to contact the Wales Interpretation & Translation Service
For telephone interpretation and face-to-face translation: Contact WITS on 02920 537555 or email WITS@cardiff.gov.uk To allow WITS select the most appropriate interpreter,...
How to send information to a non-English speaking customer
A translation can be arranged through the Wales Interpretation & Translation Service (WITS) on 02920 537555 or email WITS@cardiff.gov.uk. You will...
Video interpreting – how to use Language Line
LanguageLine’s Insight Video Interpreting allows you to connect to video and audio interpreters in over 250 languages, including Welsh and British...
How to send Braille or Audio communication
This helps you to communicate with customers who are blind or visually impaired. If you need to communicate with a customer...
How to make your communications accessible for customers with a sight loss
We have customers who have a sight loss so communications to them will need to be accessible. The...
Tailoring our services to meet individual needs
You may experience customers with one or more of these characteristics, so you should be aware of how to cater...
How can I speak to someone in Welsh?
To request a Welsh translation: Submitted this electronic WELSH TRANSLATION form. You can submit your request as a Guest or...
Advice for when you are at the translation appointment
At the appointment The interpreter should have a WITS ID Card which you can check. Some tips for the meeting...
What is an Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) and why does it matter?
If you are developing or reviewing a policy, procedure, change to a service or strategy which relates to customers or...