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CAB "Help to Claim" service - do they have access to intepreters on the national line?
Does anyone know whether you can get an interpreter if you call the CAB’s “Help to Claim” service? We are struggling with remote advice on making claims where English is a second language. It’s usually just about manageable face-to-face but on the phone it’s a bit of a disaster! Thanks in advance
Yes… Citizens Advice Help to claim have ability to conference an interpreter from language line onto the call.
That’s good to know - thanks!
For the reasons outlined here in respect of the Help to Claim service and date of claim
https://www.nawra.org.uk/2019/06/date-of-claim-for-uc-nawras-letter-to-the-secretary-of-state-for-work-and-pensions/
I have continued to request that UC call the client back with an interpreter but often you need to try a few times before you find an agreeable member of staff as many UC staff ask you to use Help to Claim.
Anyone found a magic solution to making such requests?
My solution has just been the same as yours - when directed towards the Help to Claim service, sigh, hang up then try calling again.
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