The Welsh Government has published a recovery framework to support the social care sector as it recovers from the impact of Covid-19. In her introduction to the framework, Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan acknowledges that the “the long term impact of this pandemic will be unparalleled and it will take the world years … Continued
A damning report from the Disability Equality Forum has found that existing inequalities led to disabled people being ‘locked out’ from society during the pandemic, with their rights further eroded. Learning Disability Wales welcomes the publication of the report ‘Locked Out: Liberating disabled people’s lives and rights in Wales beyond COVID-19’ on how the pandemic … Continued
During Pride month Taylor took time to reflect on their journey to finding out they are non-binary and why that identity is important to them For Pride Month I wanted to talk about my experiences as part of the LGBTQ+ community. It’s important for me to share my story for other LGBTQ+ people who have … Continued
Learning Disability Wales is delighted to welcome two new members of staff to our team. Today we hear from Gerraint Jones-Griffiths, Lead Ambassador for our Engage to Change project. You can read about Sophie Williams, our new Engage to Change communications officer, here. My name is Gerraint Jones-Griffiths. I am the Lead Ambassador for the Engage … Continued
Community and creative approaches are needed to make sure people with a learning disability are connected, can socialise and have friendships. Before Covid-19, we know that people with a learning disability in Wales were 7 times more likely to be lonely than their non-disabled peers. The pandemic has created greater problems but has also offered some creative solutions. We will need to … Continued
This week is Learning Disability Week 2021. Gerraint Jones-Griffiths is the Lead Ambassador for Engage to Change and here’s how he’s being creative this year. The theme this year is arts and creativity. For my blog this month, I want to tell you about how I like to be creative and hopefully encourage you to … Continued
It’s Learning Disability Week from 14 to 20 June 2021 and this year’s theme is art and creativity. Get involved with some of these events, and share our messages on Facebook and Twitter. Online gig with music and comedy Gig Buddies Cymru has teamed up with major UK band IDLES to increase access to … Continued
Our new network Connections Cymru met for the first time at the end of March, bringing people together online to look at some of the issues that create loneliness and social isolation as well as finding creative solutions to these problems. Before COVID-19, we know that people with a learning in Wales were 7 times more likely to … Continued
On 17 May 2021, over 100 people attended an online event to share the first Welsh findings from a UK-wide Covid research study on the impact of the pandemic on people with a learning disability. You can find out more about the study on the website: www.covid19learningdisabilities.co.uk The event was organised by the 5 organisations … Continued
31st May 2021 marks the tenth anniversary of the appalling Winterbourne View scandal. The scandal shone a light on the potential of abuse of people with learning disabilities living in Assessment and Treatment Units (ATUs). Most shockingly of all, the fact that the abuse was not detected by inspectorates. Since the broadcast of the BBC … Continued
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