The All Wales Forum is Recruiting! We are a small, dynamic charity delivering community-led projects and initiatives that seek to both empower and improve the lives of family carers of people with learning disabilities living across Wales. We are recruiting for a Finance and Governance Coordinator role, please find below some more information about us, the Forum and context to the role, the job description and the application form All Wales Forum Application Form About us – advert for Finance and Governance Coordinator F&G coordinator JD Closing Date: Monday the 16th of March 2026 @ 10.00 am Interview Date for those short-listed: Wednesday the 25th of March 2026 If you have any questions drop us an email at admin@allwalesforum.org.uk Please note, if you have already downloaded the form, we erroneously uploaded an old ‘About us’ document, please download the latest version. Thank you

Call for Extension to UK Government on the ‘ Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper’    The All Wales Forum & Disability Wales have jointly called for an extension of the consultation on the proposed changes to welfare reform. We are deeply concerned with the only in-person Wales wide event being held within one week of the deadline of this consultation. This does not allow time for meaningful engagement and to understand how individuals and their families will be impacted by these proposed changes. We echo the concerns outlined by Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC), who have sent a joint signatory letter to Stephen Timms MP detailing the issues with the consultation events and advocating for an extension. Their letter outlines important points that align with our concerns and can be accessed here: Open letter: #NoVoteWithoutWales – stop disability cuts.  We have written to the DWP urging them to extend the consultation deadline. This request also has the support of the Welsh Government’s Equality and Social Justice Committee whom separately have written to the Secretary of State echoing these concerns and is supported by Sioned Williams MS, Chair of the Cross-Party Group on Learning Disability, Mark Isherwood MS, Chair of the Cross-Party Group on Disability and Hefin David MS.  Given the considerable accessibility barriers, the ongoing scheduling issues, and the widespread anxieties articulated by disabled individuals, their families, caregivers, and elected representatives, we firmly believe that an extension is not only warranted but necessary. It is critical to ensure that this process is carried out in a lawful and inclusive manner.   

We have gathered here all events we are aware of for Carers Rights Day 2024 happening in Wales. If you are holding an event and would like us to add it to the list please get in touch with us at gwen@allwalesforum.org.uk – Thank you!   NEWPORT  To mark Carers Rights Day, Newport City Council’s community connector team is hosting a free information event for unpaid carers at The Riverfront Theatre. On Thursday 21 November, between 10am and 2pm, staff will be joined by local partners and organisations to provide information and advice for unpaid carers in the city. Free refreshments will also be available. https://www.newport.gov.uk/newsroom/2024/free-event-unpaid-carers-newport   VALE OF GLAMORGAN/CARDIFF  Regional shortbreak schemes launch   It’s Carers Rights Day 2024 on the 21 of November 2024. If you are an unpaid carer or young carer in the Vale of Glamorgan join GVS for a regional shortbreaks schemes launch to find out about the locally funded breaks you can access over the winter.  Join GVS from 1pm-3pm at Penarth Leisure Centre, Andrew Road, CF64 2NS.  For more details contact Craig.Jacob@cardiff.gov.uk    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Carer’s Rights Day Parents’ Federation Date: Thursday 21st November 2024 Time: 11.30 am Where: Sophia Gardens, Pedal Power followed by coffee and cake. Join the Parents Federation for Carer’s Rights Day. Join in for a Pedal Power session at 11.30am or go along for 12.30pm for a conversation about Carer’s Rights.   CARMARTHESHIRE  Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales would like to invite you to our next upcoming event:   Carers Rights Day – a free Wellbeing & Information Day for unpaid Carers in Carmarthenshire, to be held on Wednesday 20th November from 9:30am – 3:30pm at the John Burns Centre, Kidwelly. There will be Wellbeing activities available, information stands from various organisations, plus expert speakers. A free hot buffet lunch will also be included.  Booking is essential and in order to attend the event, you will need to complete our booking form here:  https://form.jotform.com/242963609577067  Following your received booking form, a member of staff will email you to confirm your attendance. If you are unable to complete the form via the link above, then alternatively please contact us by telephone on 0300 0200 002 for us to complete the necessary booking details and your chosen requirements.    TORFAEN  Please join Torfaen Adult Carers at their Unpaid Carers Rights Day Celebration event on the 19 November 1-4pm at Cwmbran RFC Off Station Rd, Cwmbran NP44 1NY (just off the x24 bus route)  Refreshments will be provided by Trios Tea shop. Entertainment provided by Nifty Strings. They will be joined by a number of support agencies.     RHONDDA CYNON TAF  Join the Rhondda Cynon Taf Carers Support Project for their Carers Rights Day 2024 event happening on Thursday the 21st of November at the Carers Support Project Hub – 11-12 Gellwastad Road, Pontypridd CF37 2BW  If you would like to book your place on the workshop, please contact Rhondda Cynon Taf Carers Support Project on 01443 281463 or email carerssupportproject@rctcbc.gov.uk  More information in the poster   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Role Play Lane Event for Unpaid Carers They have a series of events for Unpaid Carers starting on November 30th and continuing into March 2025 Find out more of their events on their page – Facebook BRIDGEND  Bridgend Carers Wellbeing outreach calendar for November. If you are an unpaid carer and would like to receive support with your caring role, then please pop by – no need to book or you can join them for their Carers Rights Day Events on the 20th and the 21st of November, more informations on their website by clicking here   CEREDIGION ***Thursday 21 November – Carers Rights Day 2024***  Gofalwyr a Chymorth Cymunedol Ceredigion Carers and Community Support Carers Rights Day Event (21 November, 10-3.30)  Drop Ins:  18 November – Cardigan, 10-3  20 November – Bronglais Hospital, 10-3  21 November – Aberaeron, 10-3      WREXHAM, FLINTSHIRE, DENBIGHSHIRE   Carers Rights Day 2024  Thursday 21st November.  Please see the information below for all of the events NEWCIS are holding to support Carers Rights Day 2024   For further information, please contact us via enquiries@newcis.org.uk or 01352 752525    WREXHAM The Local Authority is holding an online unpaid carers forum on Thursday, November 21, from 10am – 11am.   This forum will be a chance to discuss the issues that are facing unpaid carers, celebrate the positive work being done and discuss ways in which we could improve support.  If you would like to join the forum please email commissioning@wrexham.gov.uk for the joining link.    PEMBROKESHIRE   KEEP WELL ROADSHOW / CARERS RIGHTS DAY  21 November – 10am-3.30pm – Phoenix Community Centre, Goodwick  Do you look after or help out a friend or family member?  Come and find out more about your rights and the support available to you.  Representatives from Hywel Dda UHB, PAVS and the voluntary sector and Pembrokeshire County Council will be on hand to answer your questions.   You can get your blood pressure checked, talk about how you can self-refer, have a chat about falls prevention and how Occupational Therapy can support you, to name just a few services – all whilst enjoying a FREE cup of tea or coffee.    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ North Pembrokeshire Carers Rights Day by Clynfyw Community Benefit Society  Thursday 21st at 11am @ Clynfyw Farm, Abercych, SA37 0HF Boncath  “Whether you are a carer, have been a carer, care about carers, or have another role supporting carers – come along, have a lovely lunch and share your experience with others.  There will also be a couple of brief talks on the Human Rights Act, Carers Rights, and Benefits.”  https://www.facebook.com/events/887232843389692   WALES – ONLINE     Carers Rights Online Session – Monday 25th November Join Carers Wales Information and Advice Officer Nia to explore carers rights in Wales and what you can do to secure your rights.  Register to attend for free by following this link: Webinar registration | Microsoft Teams  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Balancing Work and Care, what you need to know – 27th November   Do you balance paid employment and unpaid More…