The scheme brings together:
- Welsh learners who want more opportunities to use Welsh at work in their clinical setting
- Confident Welsh speakers who are willing to support a colleague through regular conversation.
You don't need to be a teacher or language tutor. As a Speaking Supporter, your role is simply to provide a relaxed, supportive environment where your partner can practise speaking Welsh.
Joining is easy:
Register online.
We'll match you with a suitable partner.
Meet virtually every 2–4 weeks.
Spend around one hour each month chatting together in Welsh.
The scheme is flexible and designed to fit around busy working lives.
Learners
Patient-facing healthcare professionals.
Learning Welsh at Sylfaen (Foundation) level or above.
Supporters
Confident Welsh speakers from any role or background within the NHS.
Willing to support a colleague in developing their confidence in speaking Welsh
By taking part, you'll have the opportunity to:
- build confidence in speaking Welsh
- use Welsh more naturally in the workplace
- support a colleague on their language-learning journey
- contribute to the delivery of more bilingual healthcare services
- connect with healthcare professionals from across Wales.
If you'd like more information about the Health and Care Speaking Support Scheme, please contact: iechydagofal@dysgucymraeg.cymru
Interested in joining the scheme?
- Select the appropriate button below to register as a Welsh learner or a confident Welsh speaker.
Thanks to Dr Rob Morgan and the Swansea University Medical School for their support and collaboration in developing the Welsh Speaking Support Scheme for the Health and Care workforce.