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
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
The National Autism Team have launched a new user-friendly website AutismWales.org / AwtistiaethCymru.org (formerly ASDinfoWales.co.uk). Although the previous website was a well-known and established website, which provided useful information and resources to autistic people, their families, parents/ carers, professionals, and the general public, the National Autism Team felt it was time for the website to … Continued
BAME Helpline Wales is a new helpline for anyone over the age of 18 living in Wales, particularly if you identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME), or if you would like to speak to someone in a language other than English or Welsh. The helpline advisors can: Signpost to relevant organisations and services in … Continued
The Minister and Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services have announced the re-start of the Welsh Government’s Improving Lives programme for people with a learning disability, which has been paused for six months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The announcement was made in a letter from Julie Morgan, Deputy Minister for Health and Social … Continued
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