The Welsh Government has pledged £1.4 million to support its first ever loneliness and social isolation strategy, setting out a vision where “people are supported at those times in their lives when they are most vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation”, and “are able to say “I’m lonely” without stigma or shame”. Find the easy … Continued
Some depressing findings in a national care review of 166 people with a learning disability in Wales in hospital settings show people often live there too long, people are being over-medicated and there is too much use of restrictive practices on people whose behaviours that challenge. Today Vaughan Gething, Minister of Health and Social Services … Continued
There has been an important and welcome judgement recently from the High Court that deemed that two parents with a learning disability are legally entitled to funded independent advocacy. Parents with a learning disability The case involves two young parents with a learning disability. Their local authority issued care proceedings. Two psychologists recommended advocates be … Continued
Learning Disability Wales responded to the Welsh Government’s Child Poverty Consultation (17.January 2020). We note that families with disabled children are much more likely than other families to be poor. This is because they often do not receive enough support, both financially and in terms of care. Parents of disabled children struggle to stay in … Continued
As Britain prepares its departure from the European Union at 11pm this Friday, 31 January, many disabled people in Wales are worried what the changes will mean for them. We have gathered together information, advice and resources to help people with a learning disability in Wales to understand what Brexit is, and where to get … Continued
Stay Up Late have launched a new campaign that highlights how restrictive staff rotas prevents people with a learning disability from enjoying nights out and having control over their social lives – and shows how staff teams can change this by planning flexible rotas. Kai Jones, project coordinator with our Gig Buddies project, was at … Continued
We are delighted to announce that our board of trustees have today unanimously decided to appoint Zoe Richards as permanent Chief Executive Officer of Learning Disability Wales. Announcing Zoe’s appointment, Phil Madden, Chair of Learning Disability Wales, said: “The board of trustees are delighted to inform our members and stakeholders that Zoe Richards has been … Continued
Learning Disability Wales has published a new long-term strategy that supports our vision of Wales becoming the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn and work. Our new strategy is a result of a year-long consultation with the learning disability sector in Wales, from people with a learning … Continued
In her new book, journalist, broadcaster and campaigner Frances Ryan gives a damning insight into the state’s callous treatment of disabled people under austerity. Grace Krause, policy officer for Learning Disability Wales, applauds Frances Ryan’s passionate defence of every person’s right to live a dignified life, whilst exposing the extent of suffering that has been … Continued
Today is International Day of Disabled People, a chance to promote the rights and celebrate the successes of disabled people around the world. The day has led Zoe Richards, Acting Chief Executive of Learning Disability Wales, to reflect on the power of inclusion, and how it has enabled young people she has worked with to … Continued
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