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… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/carers-rights-day-events-in-wales-2024/">[Read More]</a>
Latest News
List of Support for Carers and with Cost of Living Crisis 2024
Below is a list of organisations and authorities who are providing advice, grants and possible funding to support people during the cost-of-living crisis. Underneath that, you can find a list of local services to support Carers alongside the local authorities’ services and hubs. The list will keep being updated as we come across further support… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/list-of-support-for-carers-and-with-cost-of-living-crisis-2024/">[Read More]</a>
Gig Buddies Cymru are looking for your views! Short Survey
Have you heard of Gig Buddies Cymru? It is a friendship project matching people with a learning disability and/or autism with a volunteer from their local community to enjoy activities and a social life they want, when they want, safely and as friends. Learning Disability Wales hosts Gig Buddies Cymru in 11 counties in Wales. They have very limited… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/gig-buddies-cymru-are-looking-for-your-views-short-survey/">[Read More]</a>
NHS Wales & Improvement Cymru – Parent Carer sub-group online meeting
As the Forum, we have recently been contacted by Rebecca Curtis from NHS Wales with a great opportunity for parents of children and young people with a learning disability. Rebecca and her colleague Liz lead a national programme in Wales for children and young people with learning disability. They are leading a separate sub-group to… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/nhs-wales-improvement-cymru-parent-carer-sub-group-online-meeting/">[Read More]</a>
Caring Communities of Change: Stakeholder Meetings Dec ’23
Caring Communities of Change: Stakeholder Meetings The stakeholder network meetings are for a journey filled with learning, sharing, and exploring innovative practices across Wales. These meetings are your passport to respite, short breaks, transitions, and community activities. Whether you’re a dedicated family member or a seasoned professional, join our ever-expanding network, united across sectors… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/caring-communities-of-change-stakeholder-meetings-dec-23/">[Read More]</a>
Helplines open during the Festive Period 2023
The office will be closed from the 22nd of December and will be reopening on the 2nd of January. We will answer any enquiries as soon as we get back. We have gathered below a list of helplines that are available during the festive period. Carers Uk Helpline – 0808 808 7777 – https://www.carersuk.org/wales Our… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/helplines-open-during-the-festive-period-2023/">[Read More]</a>
Research Opportunity for Parents/Carers of Young Adults with Down Syndrome
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>
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 – Update ’23
All Wales Forum and Carers Wales have teamed up to create a Working Carers Advisory group (WCAG) to help parent carers of loved ones with learning disabilities. They want to improve pathways to information, advice and support around training and employment. At the first meeting in July 2022, the group identified a bunch of actions… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/working-carers-advisory-group-update-23/">[Read More]</a>
Direct Payments – Information and Resources
As part of our Caring Communities of Change project, All Wales Forum have been looking into exploring models of support that involve Direct Payments, particularly the option that families have to be able to pool their Direct Payment budgets so they can go further and achieve shared outcomes with other individuals and families. Useful background… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/direct-payments-information-and-resources/">[Read More]</a>
