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Changes to ATW – What can we do?
The government is proposing worrying cuts and changes to its Access to Work (ATW) Scheme This workshop will: Summarise the government's proposals Explain the process of Green Papers and consultation Clarify how this will affect lipspeakers and our clients Give details on what we can do, and how to respond to the current consultation Cost […]
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Lipspeaker Fees – Remote vs Face-to-face
Microsoft TeamsWe welcome all members to come and have an open discussion regarding Lipspeaker fees. This session will be informed by the Fees Survey sent to members on Friday 14th March 2025. We will have an open discussion regarding our lipspeaking fee. We will cover: Fees – Face-to-face vs Remote Working What is reasonable? Cost On […]
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Introduction to ‘Quickbooks’
ZoomJoin us for an 'Introduction to Quickbooks', delivered by Quickbooks staff. Making Tax Digital (MTD) is coming and we want to support lipspeakers to make an informed decision when they choose their accounting software. Come along as Maria talks us through the software; gives us a demonstration and then answers any questions that you may […]
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Lone Working – Staying Safe
ZoomJoin us for a session on Lone Working. The aim of this session is to raise awareness of the risks associated with lone working, to understand more about assessing these risks, safety planning, and how to carry out Lipspeaking bookings safely. Cost On the night attendance, free for ALAS members! Recording Access Full Member – […]
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Remote Work – Fees and Duration
ZoomWe welcome all members to come and have an open discussion regarding remote work - both fees and duration. This session will be informed by adjustments made following the Fees Survey. We will have an open discussion regarding our lipspeaking fee. We will cover: Fees – Remote Working What is reasonable? Lipspeaking duration - when […]
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Your value: understanding it, trusting it and communicating it
londonJoin us as Jane Cordell leads another annual workshop. Having completed a short reflective exercise pre-workshop, this highly interactive session will let you explore individually and together first what constitutes value to you, then the value you offer personally and professionally as a lipspeaker. We will examine points of tension in pricing e.g. market value […]
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Lipspeaker Social
londonJoin colleagues for a social hour. Debrief after an informative workshop and catch-up with peers.
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“We’re just going to make you comfortable now” – Interpreting conversations about death
FeaturedZoomOne of the more challenging situations in which we work is when we are interpreting with a patient who is nearing the end of their life. As well as the emotional impact of giving voice to the dying, the interpreter must also carefully manage their relationships with all parties while making some difficult decisions around […]
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ALAS AGM
ZoomVirtual EventWe look forward to welcoming you for the ALAS AGM 2026. This event is open to all ALAS members, Full and Associate. A Zoom link will be sent to all members who have registered their attendance via the ticketing system below.
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Making Tax Digital – Part 3
ZoomVirtual EventMike from ‘Brent King‘ accountants will be delivering a one hour webinar about ‘Making Tax Digital’. You will learn about new HMRC rules; hints/tips for meeting criteria and have the opportunity to ask Mike questions (all questions must be submit by Monday 16th 31st March to [email protected]). Cost Attending Live Full Member – FREE Associate […]
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Committee Meeting
ZoomOn Thursday 14th May the Committee will meet to discuss a number of topics, including a very special Anniversary CPD event in 2027!