NICE guidelines still cause for concern for disabled people

Learning Disability Wales, All Wales People First, The Wales Carers Alliance and Mencap Cymru note with relief that the NICE COVID-19 rapid guidelines for critical care in adults have been amended. But we remain concerned that the guidance may still leave disabled people vulnerable in the face of the Coronavirus outbreak. In particular, we are concerned … Continued

Joint response to Coronavirus outbreak across Wales

Welsh national disability organisations raise concerns about the impact on disabled people living with pre-existing medical conditions Disability Wales, All Wales People First, Wales Council of the Blind, All Wales Parents and Carers Forum, Learning Disability Wales and Mencap Cymru call on the UK and Welsh Governments to act decisively to safeguard the well-being and … Continued

Learning Disability Wales policy briefing – March 2020

In our new policy briefing we set out what we believe, and how you can help to support our mission. We have also presented some key statistics about the lives of people with a learning disability in Wales. What we believe and how can you help Learning Disability Wales is a national charity representing the … Continued

Learning Disability Wales welcomes call for guidance to improve support for parents with a learning disability

Learning Disability Wales has welcomed a new report that calls for parents with a learning disability and their children to get improved support. The recommendations, which include new national guidance and training for social workers, are part of a recent Welsh Government-commissioned research report into the number of children in Wales placed into care from … Continued

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