{
  "abstract": "Background Effective communication in paediatric healthcare is crucial, particularly when language barriers exist. Unlike the traditional dyadic clinician-patient relationship, the clinician-interpreter-patient triad introduces additional complexities (Spector et al., 2007). Interpreters in paediatric settings fulfil complex roles that require nuanced understanding and collaboration. Recognising this, a training session was co-produced between GOSH International and Private Care Psychology and the Interpreting Team, aiming to enhance clinicians’ confidence and competence in working with interpreters.Methods The training was developed collaboratively and tailored for the Psychology and Mental Health Services department. All psychologists across the department were invited to attend a one-hour online workshop. The session addressed contextual factors, relevant legislation, interpreter roles in psychological and paediatric care, interpreting modes, the triadic therapeutic relationship, and psychological impacts on children, families, interpreters, and staff. Key points included briefing and debriefing, setting shared expectations, and recognising interpreters as professional partners. Pre- and post-session surveys collected quantitative and qualitative data on participants’ knowledge and confidence.Results 11 participants attended the session, including undergraduate psychology students, assistant psychologists and clinical psychologists. Nine participants completed the pre-session survey; 78% had never received formal training working with interpreters. Five completed the post-session survey, reporting increased confidence across all domains (see figure 1). Qualitative feedback highlighted the value of hearing both psychologist and interpreter perspectives, with one participant noting, ‘It has helped to remind me of the importance of respecting a family’s language, culture and other parts of their identity.’ Others emphasised clinical relevance and equity: ‘These sessions would be beneficial for all psychologists and healthcare workers.’ Conclusion Interpreters are vital partners in paediatric care, supporting meaningful engagement with children and families. This co-produced training enhanced participants’ understanding and confidence in working alongside interpreters. Future work will focus on identifying additional training needs and adapting the session for other clinical teams.Abstract 138 Figure 1Average scores pre-and post-training workshopReference Spector S, Briedis J, Rebori V. The triad of interpreted psychotherapy [unpublished manuscript]. 2007.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Yasmine Olabi"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Ma’ab Najem"
    }
  ],
  "title": "138 Working alongside interpreters in paediatrics: Co-producing and evaluating a new training workshop",
  "uid": "b24a7536-2819-56e8-b0ba-02b2e4cf4139"
}