Translations cost NHS £20k
MORE than £20,000 was spent by NHS Lothian on translating its website and a variety of leaflets and publications into foreign languages.
Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show that the figure is rising substantially year-on-year, with only 6800 spent two years ago.
The range of languages being made available by the health board is also on the rise; in 2005/06 material was translated into 13 languages, but this has risen to 22.
Tapes and documents in braille and large print have also been produced.
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