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The difference I have witnessed
is the quality of care that
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the individual receives, is that the
language does play an important
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part. They're able to voice
their needs themselves
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and even more important, their
preferences, and I think the
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Welsh language is essential
to maintain an individual's
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dignity and respect.
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The difference Catherine has made
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providing her care through the medium
of Welsh was the main reason why
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I chose to nominate her and
in the area that we're in,
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in north Wales, the south of north Wales,
Welsh language is incredibly important and
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there's a number of individuals,
I think around 90 per cent of the individuals
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that access the service in Corwen,
are first language Welsh
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and being able to offer them
the ability to receive their care
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through the medium of Welsh is fantastic.
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It is really important
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to support someone in
the Welsh language.
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For many, the Welsh language
is the only language they
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are able to communicate effectively in
and it also helps put them at ease in
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their new environment.
It's an essential part of
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the person's identity and for some
recognising the Welsh language
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is the only way for them to
connect and express their views and need