What has been happening to people with learning disabilities in Wales since March 2020? The COVID-19 pandemic has stopped and changed a lot of the things we do, our relationships and the support people get. Everyone has found these changes hard, but all our experiences are different. People with a learning disability have had their… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/event-coronavirus-people-with-a-learning-disability/">[Read More]</a>
Staycation: Future short break options for parents and carers
The idea of a ‘Staycation’ isn’t new, lots of families from across Wales take holidays in the beautiful Welsh country sides, seasides and bustling Welsh cities every year. We would like to see how we collectively explore ways we can make Staycation work for learning disability families in Wales. Specifically, we would like to… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/staycation-event/">[Read More]</a>
Direct Payments: A Conversation on what matters to families in North Wales
All Wales Forum and partners are currently having a discussion on creative and flexible ways of using Direct Payments for the benefit of parents and carers of a loved one with a learning disability. During the chat, we will have examples of how Direct Payments are currently being used creatively to benefit family carers. We would like to invite learning disability parents and… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/direct-payments-a-conversation-on-what-matters-to-families-in-north-wales/">[Read More]</a>
Direct Independence – Exploring home to independent living options in Powys
All Wales Forum and partners in Powys have committed to exploring and co-designing alternative transition options for learning disability families moving from home to independent living in the region. We would like to start a conversation with attendees about what the practical next steps are that we can all take to start exploring alternative transition options in Powys and utilise the services and alternative options available whilst exploring… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/direct-independence-exploring-home-to-independent-living-options-in-powys/">[Read More]</a>
A conversation on alternative transition options for families in Monmouthshire
All Wales Forum and partners in Monmouthshire have committed to working collaboratively to find out ‘what matters’ for learning disability families moving from home to independent living in the region. We would like to explore this with you through a conversation we are having on the 28th of January at 10:30am – 12pm. The conversation will involve parents and carers, professionals, and the wider carer-led network to discuss learning… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/a-conversation-on-alternative-transition-options-for-families-in-monmouthshire/">[Read More]</a>
Health Education & Improvement Wales (Pharmacy) (HEIW) online training course
Health Education & Improvement Wales (Pharmacy) (HEIW) have produced an online training course to support people assisting others with taking their medication. This along with other resources are LIVE on HEIW Pharmacy website – https://www.wcppe.org.uk/
Dementia matters and so do you!
With the help and expertise of Alzheimer’s Society Cymru, we have produced a short workshop for parents and carers to raise awareness of dementia amongst those with a learning disability
meaningful and effective shorts breaks
Short breaks are an essential part of the overall support that families and carers need to help them care for a family member, partner or friend
Gweithdai’r Hydref Cydweithredu i ofalu
Mae’r gweithdy ymarferol hwn, sy’n rhad ac am ddim, wedi’i gynllunio ar gyfer pobl sy’n bwriadu sefydlu gwasanaethau gofal a chymorth lles cydweithredol
Consultation on the refreshed Autistic Spectrum Disorder Strategic Action Plan – closes 27 May 16
Welsh Government are seeking views from people with autism and their parents, carers and professionals who provide services and support.
