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Language Awareness discussion at the Eisteddfod 02/08/10
Posted on Friday, July 16, 2010
A discussion about the importance of language awareness, National Eisteddfod, Blaenau Gwent and the Heads of the Valleys.
If you’re on the Eisteddfod maes on Monday, 2 August 2010 we’d like to invite you to a discussion about the importance of language awareness in health and social care services.
WHAT?
This is an opportunity to hear presentations, readings and DVD clips as well as a discussion among a panel of experts, chaired by presenter and journalist, Beti George. The session will consider the current situation of the Welsh language in health and social care, and consider what needs to develop for the future. There will also be stories and accounts of personal experiences from individuals and an opportunity for you to hear the panel’s response to these.
WHO?
Panel of experts:
- Beti George, Chair
- Gwenda Thomas AM, Deputy Minister for Social Services
- Arwel Ellis Owen, Care Council for Wales
- Rhiannon Davies, Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board
- Elaine Davies, Iaith: Welsh centre for language planning
- Sian Howys, Ceredigion County Council
WHERE?
The session will be held in the Societies Tent 2 at 11am on Monday, 2 August and has been arranged by the NHS Language Unit and the Care Council for Wales. Simultaneous translation will be available.
If you would like more information or to reserve a seat, please contact James Lewis on 029 2078 0696 / james.lewis@ccwales.org.uk or Elin Rowlands on 029 2082 3756 / elin.rowlands@wales.gsi.gov.uk
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