Reform of the special educational needs system in Wales passed a significant milestone on 23 March when the new Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Code and regulations were approved by the Senedd. Why is this important? Although the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act was passed in 2018, it’s taken time to work out … Continued
Adults with a learning disability across the UK have experienced a major reduction in access to some care and support services, such as annual health checks and contact with a social worker, during the coronavirus pandemic. Over 60% of people with learning disabilities who had routinely seen healthcare professionals before the first lockdown in March … Continued
An updated report from Improvement Cymru, part of Public Health Wales, suggests that people in Wales with learning disabilities are more likely to die from Coronavirus than the rest of the population. The report ‘COVID-19-related deaths in Wales amongst People with Learning Disabilities’ analysed existing data from 1 March to 19 November 2020. The study … Continued
Welsh Government have set out guidance that will result in more people with a learning disability being included in priority group 6. This article explains who will be included, how people will be identified, where people will go for the vaccine, what happens next, advice and support (including easy read) and organisations that have … Continued
Some people with a learning disability are more than six times as likely to die from coronavirus as the general population and we are asking for specific adjustments to be made to protect those most at risk. The Learning Disability Consortium needs your help to ask for these changes. The Learning Disability Consortium* is made up … Continued
Community Housing Cymru and Cymorth Cymru have published a very useful guide to the different types of housing and care settings in Wales. There are many types of housing with care and/or support available in Wales, allowing choice for residents with diverse needs and preferences. The language and terminology used to describe such housing and … Continued
Learning Disability Wales is looking for people to take part in an important new study into how coronavirus is affecting the lives of people with a learning disability in Wales. We are part of a UK-wide research study, funded by UK Research and Innovation, that begins in mid November. Right now we are looking for … Continued
We are excited to announce our new Project Coordinators who will support the delivery of our new Gig Buddies project in North Wales. We want to give a warm and Gig Buddy-friendly welcome to Heather Graham and Rachel Somerville! Gig Buddies is Learning Disability Wales’ befriending project. It tackles loneliness and social isolation by matching … Continued
A new report by the Bevan Foundation into the lockdown experiences of shielding has found that more support is required to manage the lasting impact on people’s health and well-being. The report, ‘Lessons from lockdown experiences of shielding’ calls for action from Welsh Government to manage the on-going risks, particularly given the rise in infection … Continued
People with a learning disability are more likely to experience poor mental health than the general population. To mark World Mental Health Day we have brought together many useful resources about mental health and well-being for people with a learning disability – including easy read guides and helpful organisations. Mental ill-health is common, affecting one … Continued
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