Become a member
VLP is a welcoming, friendly and inclusive membership organisation that we know you will be glad you joined! We accept members who are registered/regulated by a recognised UK regulatory body. VLP accepts NRCPD, RBSLI & SRLPDC as recognised regulatory bodies in the UK.
We understand the importance of supporting the development of those who are entering their professions, which means that we accept applications from regulated trainees as well as qualified communication and language service professionals.
Read more about member benefits below!
Member Benefits
Membership Options
Qualified Membership
for £75 per year
To apply for qualified membership you must hold a current registration as one or more of the following:
Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI)
Registered Sign Language Translator (RSLT)
Registered Intralingual Interpreter (Relay)
Registered Deafblind Interpreter
Registered Lipspeaker
Trainee Membership
for £70 per year
To apply for trainee membership you must be currently regulated as one of the following:
Trainee Sign Language Interpreter (TSLI)
Trainee Sign Language Translator (TSLT)
Trainee Intralingual Interpreter (Relay)
Membership FAQs
Am I eligible to be a VLP member?
To become a qualified member you must be registered as an RSLI, RSLT, Registered Deafblind Interpreter or Registered Lipspeaker with the NRCPD, RBSLI or SRLPDC. Trainee members must be regulated TSLIs or TSLTs. VLP perform regular checks to ensure our members remain regulated in order to maintain the high standards of our professions.
Is the membership annual?
Membership is annual and will renew on your VLP joining date.
Do I have to purchase insurance as well?
VLP offers a great deal on PII and PLI through our partners at MFL, however members are welcome to use any insurer and are not obliged to go through VLP.