A NEW specialist language tutor is putting the accent firmly on ensuring health staff can comfortably communicate with Welsh-speaking patients.

Former Pwllheli teacher, Melangell Tegid Gruffydd brings a wealth of experience in both teaching and promoting the language to her new role of “travelling” Welsh tutor for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

She will provide a range of training to staff from all professional backgrounds, including people learning Welsh from scratch to those needing to develop their language skills.

In addition, Melangell will run training sessions at venues across North Wales including hospitals, clinics and administration centres.

The former Glan y Môr teacher says she’s relishing the challenge of making as many people as possible feel at home with using Welsh to the benefit of patients.

“I decided that I wanted to change direction towards Welsh for adults and this role gives me the perfect opportunity to put my years of experience in teaching and promoting the language to good use.

“I’ll be working with staff from all professional backgrounds, from administrators to clinicians in a variety of locations across the health board area,” said Melangell.

Read the full story in this Thursday’s north editions of the Cambrian News