Disability benefits announcement: What does it mean for people with a learning disability and their families?

Last week, the UK Government announced plans to reform the social security system by making the biggest cuts to disability benefits on record. This could have a significant impact on people with a learning disability, their families and carers across Wales. Why is the UK Government making these changes? The UK Government estimates that around … Continued

‘Inaccessible, unacceptable and unaccountable’: Charities call for urgent review of continence care services

A recent report from Cerebra, a national charity helping children with brain conditions, highlights the failure by all 3 governments across Wales, England and Scotland to provide good quality continence services for disabled children and their families. What is the ‘Inaccessible, unacceptable and unaccountable’ report about? The report (created by Cerebra alongside the University of … Continued

Introducing Beth Rees, our new Policy and Communications Officer

We’re delighted to welcome Beth Rees to the Learning Disability Wales team. We asked Beth to tell us about herself and their new role as Policy and Communications Officer. I’m excited to have joined Learning Disability Wales as the new Policy and Communications Officer, working alongside Sam and Kai in the Communications team. My role … Continued

Introducing Tammi Tonge, our new Welsh Youth Parliament Member

We are excited to introduce Tammi Tonge, our new Welsh Youth Parliament Member. Tammi is representing Learning Disability Wales in the Welsh Youth Parliament from January 2025 to December 2026. Tammi’s key issues at the Welsh Youth Parliament are: Opportunities for young people with learning disabilities or autism Challenges faced by children in care Public … Continued

Highlights of 2024: Easy Read Wales goes from strength to strength

2024 has been a year of growth and impact for Easy Read Wales. Our accessible information team completed over 140 Easy Read projects for clients across Wales and the UK, covering all aspects of life – from supporting people with their health, to accessing project funding. In 2024, Easy Read Wales also launched 2 free … Continued

Holocaust Memorial Day: easy to read and accessible resources

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, an opportunity to reflect, learn, and remember all who were persecuted and killed during The Holocaust, under Nazi persecution, and in subsequent genocides. 27 January 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration and extermination camp where 1.1 million people were killed during the Holocaust. … Continued

A warm welcome to Learning Disability Wales’ new trustees

We are thrilled to welcome 6 new trustees to our Board of Trustees: Adele Rose-Morgan, Georgia Miggins, James Tyler, Jonathan Griffiths, Lynne Whistance, and Nadine Honeybone. Our passionate and committed trustees are  responsible for the management of Learning Disability Wales.  They help us set our strategic direction to achieve our mission to make Wales the … Continued

Gig Buddies Cymru news

It has been a very busy year at Gig Buddies Cymru. We are thrilled to have launched in Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea, but have had to make the tough decision to pause our work in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Vale of Glamorgan. Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Vale of … Continued

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