Ynys Môn Eisteddfod programme puts Welsh health care in focus

beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-07-29 13:56 3 min read

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The “More than just words” programme will bring Welsh-language health and social care sessions, children’s activities and digital health discussions to Stand N6 during Urdd Eisteddfod Ynys Môn 2026.

The week-long programme runs from Saturday 1 August to Friday 7 August 2026. It is aimed at the general public, Welsh learners, and health and social care professionals.

Dates, venue and entry details

The programme will be based at Stand N6 at Urdd Eisteddfod Ynys Môn 2026, with activities scheduled between 1 and 7 August. The listed programme period runs from 9:30am to 2:30pm, although individual sessions have different times.

Entry is part of the Urdd Eisteddfod programme. No separate price is specified, and the source does not provide booking, transport or accessibility details.

The programme is organised by day and brings together the Welsh Government Welsh Language Policy Team with organisations working in health, care, learning and public services.

What is happening each day at Stand N6

Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August will feature Chris Davies from the Welsh Language Policy Team. Iwan Brioc, from Coming to Our Senses, will showcase work on “Dod Nol at ein Coed” throughout both days.

Monday 3 August includes a morning session from 11:30am to 12:30pm. The National Centre for Learning Welsh will present a new partnership with the Royal College of Midwives, focused on supporting midwives to use more Welsh in their work.

Public Health Wales will also run children’s activities, including a snot gun and other activities, alongside e-Bug or Superbugs materials about infections, prevention and antibiotic resistance. The afternoon session, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm, will cover opticians through NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, with Welsh-to-English interpretation arranged.

Ynys Môn Eisteddfod programme puts Welsh health care in focus

On Tuesday 4 August, activities run from 9:30am to 12:30pm. The programme includes the Gluten Free Foods Scheme through NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, as well as Public Health Wales activities on antibiotic resistance and immunisation. Children’s activities and e-Bug or Superbugs materials will also be available.

Wednesday 5 August has a session from 11am to noon titled “Unlocking Hidden Welsh Language Skills in Social Care”. Sandie Grieve and Leah Davies will explain how employers can identify and develop Welsh-language capacity among their workforce, with examples of approaches intended to increase staff confidence and support care in people’s language. No afternoon activities are listed for that day.

Thursday 6 August turns to unpaid carers and digital health. The Young Carers Trust will present its Aware of Carers project and launch a film about the importance of enabling carers to communicate in Welsh when dealing with health and social care workers.

At 1:30pm, Digital Health and Care Wales will hold a panel session on how digital technology is changing the NHS in Wales. The session will be chaired by Ifan Evans, with Dr Meinir Jones and Elin Wyn listed as panel members.

Final-day pledge launch and discussion

The programme closes on Friday 7 August with a 1:30pm to 2:30pm launch of the Shared Pledge between “More than just words” and Llais, followed by a round-table discussion.

The session will include the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care, with Welsh-to-English translation provided by Geiriau Gwyn. Other Friday partners include Professor Medwin Hughes, Osian Llywelyn, Dona Lewis, Becca Stilwell and Carys Lloyd-Jones.

The Welsh Government announcement was first published and last updated on 29 July 2026. Attendees should check the day-by-day listing at Stand N6 for the relevant session time, as the programme does not list afternoon activities for every date.

Source: Welsh Government Announcements

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