Learning Disability Wales is delighted to share with you that we will be a partner organisation to the new Welsh Youth Parliament which is launching in January 2019. We are looking forward to making sure that young disabled people are represented. We will be publishing news of how you can put yourself forward for election … Continued
Llais Summer 2017 Joe Powell, Director of All Wales People First reflects on how the voice of people with a learning disability has grown. In the early days self advocacy was new and it took time for people to find their voice. The next generation on, young people with a learning disability are more confident, … Continued
Llais Summer 2017 Co-production is an exciting idea, especially since it is specifically mentioned in the Social Services and Well-Being Act. Phil Madden considers co-production, has some cautious thoughts and believes that we have to be careful that it is applied properly. A good idea…but I know some of the leaders of the co-production movement … Continued
Llais Summer 2017 What was life like for the residents with a learning disability and staff at the 6 old long stay hospitals in Wales? The Hidden now Heard project set about capturing stories, images and objects to ensure history is told and not forgotten. Paul Hunt, Mencap Cymru shares with readers what was discovered … Continued
We are pleased to support Paul Ridd Foundation’s campaign and petition to make learning disability training to hospital staff mandatory. Yesterday ITV Wales News visited Paul Ridd Foundation to support their work. Our new Chief Executive Officer, Martyn Jones was interviewed and gave Learning Disability Wales’ views. ITV Wales news 1 August 2018: 6pm please … Continued
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