If you have a medical, welfare or school-related appointment, the professionals you meet can ask for a trained interpreter to be present. These meetings can take place face-to-face, by telephone or by video. In general, it is the professionals (doctors, social workers, teachers, etc.) who request the interpreter and, in this case, the costs are covered by the relevant organisation. There are several interpreting and translation services available in the canton of Vaud, including the interpreting department of Appartenances, which has been partnering with the canton of Vaud for over 25 years. Translation is available in approximately 80 languages.