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
The Wales Audit Office has recently published a report into commissioning of accommodation services for adults with learning disabilities. It concluded that local authorities are generally meeting the accommodation needs of adults with learning disabilities, but existing commissioning arrangements are unlikely to be fit for purpose in the future. This review focussed on assessing if … Continued
Zoe Richards and Kai Jones from Learning Disability Wales explore how the arts in Wales are becoming more accessible and inclusive for people with a learning disability. “All the world’s a stage and all men and women merely players” – William Shakespeare “Life imitates art far more than art imitates life” – Oscar Wilde “I want to break free!” … Continued
In June Welsh Government published ‘A Healthier Wales: Our Plan for Health and Social Care‘ which is their response to the ‘Parliamentary Review into the Long Term Future of Health and Social Care in Wales’, which was published in February. The plan which covers 10 years sets a framework for the delivery of a seamless … Continued
Nathan Lee Davies has successfully led a campaign to force the Welsh Government to reverse its decision to scrap the Welsh Independent Living Grant (WILG) which was introduced to support disabled people with high support needs in Wales to live independently, with an estimated 1,300 people in Wales receiving support through the scheme. At their … Continued
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