Public Health Wales have published four easy read leaflets about the COVID-19 vaccine and who needs to have it. Easy Read Wales produced them on their behalf. The Covid-19 vaccine is currently being given to people in Wales who are most at risk from Coronavirus. The impact of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines will offer … Continued
We want more people with a learning disability to get their voice heard in a UK wide study. Gerraint Jones Griffiths, Lead Ambassador for Engage to Change and Outreach worker at All Wales People First says “The interview was so easy, I didn’t have to do anything, I just had to talk.” “If you’re watching … 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
Jon Day is currently the Assistant Director for Workforce at Social Care Wales has over 30 years’ experience in health and social care with his early years spent in learning disability services in both the health and voluntary sector. More latterly Jon’s roles have been in education, training and human resources and he also acted … Continued
Innovate Trust have been working to keep people with learning disabilities safe during the current pandemic. Most of the people they support have been staying at home for their own protection and have instead engaged in online activities to replicate those they would normally do in the community. This has been an enlightening experience and … Continued
The Equalities and Human Rights Commission has released the results of a study on public transport in Wales which has found major problems for disabled people and older people in Wales The report Accessible public transport for older and disabled people in Wales which was released on 1. December 2020 finds that equality considerations for … Continued
Study of the lives of people with a learning disability throughout the coronavirus pandemic in Wales Please can you help us by taking part in our UK wide study… Ffion, Chair of Caerphilly People First says “It would be great if people with a learning disability in Wales took part in the study. We want … Continued
Our dear colleague and friend Sam Jenkins died on 1 December 2020. All her colleagues and friends at Learning Disability Wales will miss Sam for all that she brought to us over the years. Sam started work at Learning Disability Wales over 13 years ago and quickly established herself as a strong and reliable team … Continued
Adults with Down’s Syndrome have been added to the group of people who are considered as ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’. This means that they have been considered as at higher risk from coronavirus. The decision has been agreed across all four nations of the UK by their Chief Medical Officers. Easy read letter The Welsh Government … 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
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