Common use of Welsh Language Clause in Contracts

Welsh Language. 43. Where the Contractor provides medical services under the Contract through the medium of Welsh, it must notify the LHB in writing. 44. The Contractor shall make available a Welsh language version of any document or form for use by patients and/or members of the public, provided by the LHB. 45. Where the Contractor displays a new sign or notice in connection with medical services provided under the Contract, the text on the sign or notice must be in English and Welsh, and the Contractor may utilise the translation service offered by the LHB for this purpose. 46. The Contractor shall encourage the wearing of a badge, provided by the LHB, by those delivering medical services under the Contract who are Welsh speaking, to convey that they are able to speak Welsh. 47. The Contractor shall encourage those delivering medical services under the Contract to utilise information and/or attend training courses and events provided by the LHB, so that they can develop: 47.1 an awareness of the Welsh language (including awareness of its history and its role in Welsh culture); and 47.2 an understanding of how the Welsh language can be used when delivering medical services under the Contract. 48. The Contractor shall encourage those delivering medical services under the Contract to establish and record the Welsh or English language preference expressed by or on behalf of a patient.