Eleri Davies, a trainee Educational Psychologist studying at Cardiff University is looking to talk to parents/carers of young adults with Down Syndrome who are 20-29 (who were 17-25 during the first lockdown in March 2020), across Wales and England. Please find here a video from Eleri explaining a bit more: Research Video Clip.mp4 Please find… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/research-opportunity-for-parents-carers-of-young-adults-with-down-syndrome/">[Read More]</a>
Consultations
Focus Groups on the Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Individuals with learning disabilities
For our family carer network information, we have been approached by valued partners to hear people’s experiences and thoughts on this very important topic. We would encourage any parent who is able and willing to share their experiences to help shape the implementation of this toolkit in Wales. Learning Disability Improvement Cymru has commissioned the… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/focus-groups-on-the-non-pharmaceutical-interventions-for-individuals-with-learning-disabilities/">[Read More]</a>
Working Carers Advisory Group – Opportunity
Working Carers Advisory Group What? The All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities, in partnership with Carers Wales, would like to host a conversation with working carers, made up of family carers of loved ones with learning disabilities who are – Currently in education, training or employment Formerly in education,… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/working-carers-advisory-group-opportunity/">[Read More]</a>
Managing the transition from children’s to adults’ healthcare services
Vaughan Gething, Minister for Health and Social Services has launched a consultation seeking views on the new guidance which includes a draft pathway to help children and young people navigate through the healthcare system.
Changes to disabled students’ allowances
Welsh Government proposes to amend the Student Support (Wales) Regulations and policy guidance relating to Disabled Students’ Allowances.
The Development of a Health Communication Tool for People with Learning Disabilities in Wales
The University of South Wales would like to invite you to take part in a study that is being undertaken to inform the development of a health communication tool for people with learning disabilities
Increasing Carer Engagement at a Regional Level
The All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities wants to hear from you!
Proposals to transform standards of care and raise the status of the social care workforce in Wales: A Consultation
You can comment upon proposals by completing a short survey and have your say on proposed changes to fees, qualification requirements for domiciliary care workers, fitness to practise rules and Code of Practice for Persons Employing Social Care Workers.
Autism Bill for Wales – consultation ends 20th November 2017
The National Assembly for Wales has voted to look further at whether a specific law is needed on support for autistic people, their families and carers in Wales. Assembly Member Paul Davies introduced the debate on the Autism Bill for Wales in the Assembly and is now working on developing the case for legislation. He would… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/autism-bill-wales-consultation-ends-20th-november-2017/">[Read More]</a>
Parliamentary Review of Health and Social Care in Wales 2017
The Parliamentary Review of Health and Social Care in Wales has been commissioned by the Welsh Government to develop recommendations for the future delivery of health and social care services. The review wants to hear the views of people who use services as well as people who work in and deliver health and social care services You… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/parliamentary-review-health-social-care-wales-2017/">[Read More]</a>
