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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…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/research-opportunity-for-parents-carers-of-young-adults-with-down-syndrome/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

July 27, 2023 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

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…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/focus-groups-on-the-non-pharmaceutical-interventions-for-individuals-with-learning-disabilities/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

June 21, 2023 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

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…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/working-carers-advisory-group-update-23/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

May 9, 2023 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

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…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/direct-payments-information-and-resources/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

April 12, 2023 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Child Poverty in Wales – Pre-consultation Engagement 

Child Poverty in Wales – Pre-consultation Engagement We know there are additional financial costs and considerations for parents and carers of loved ones with learning disabilities. The cost of living crisis is also putting additional financial strain on families, with a risk of some of these families falling into poverty as a result. This form…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/child-poverty-in-wales-pre-consultation-engagement/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

March 27, 2023 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Talking to networks about the constitutional future of Wales

All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities (AWF) have been working with family carers across the parent carer network and with network partners to identify the key issues and drivers to delivering better support in the future and to ensure families feel engaged in the democratic and constitutional future of…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/talking-to-networks-about-the-constitutional-future-of-wales/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

March 9, 2023 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Updates on the Social Care Workforce

We have noticed that a significant number of families have expressed concern over access to paid support staff since the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect this has on the opportunities available to some families as a result.   We have a useful link to information and advice from Social Care Wales regarding their longer-term workforce…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/updates-on-the-social-care-workforce/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

March 8, 2023 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Cancer screening and Learning Disabilities study

The University of Glasgow is conducting a study trying to improve cancer screening uptake among people with learning disabilities.   They are interviewing people with mild to moderate learning disabilities, paid care workers and family carers of people with severe and profound learning disabilities, and professional stakeholders about cancer screening. The aim is to use…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/cancer-screening-and-learning-disabilities-study/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

February 8, 2023 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

AWF – Upcoming events 2023

Upcoming events – AWF  Please find below a list of our upcoming events. This list is subject to change and updates, so please keep an eye on our social media channels for regular updates to this events page.     All Wales Forum & Shared Lives (online) – 11:00am – 12:30pm on the 23/03/2023  Register in…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/awf-upcoming-events-2023/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

January 30, 2023 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

All Wales Forum is recruiting for Project Coordinator

Job description  The All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers is a dynamic organisation with a large national remit. We seek to generate real meaningful change and support for families living with Learning Disabilities and Autism in Wales. Our Welsh Government funded Caring Communities of Change project, as well as our other projects, will put families at the heart…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/all-wales-forum-is-recruiting-for-project-coordinator/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

January 24, 2023 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

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Information

  • Definition of a Carer
  • Carers Rights
  • Carer Policy
  • Carer Support Organisations
  • Other Useful Links
  • Other Useful Organisations

Latest News

  • Research Opportunity for Parents/Carers of Young Adults with Down Syndrome
  • Focus Groups on the Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Individuals with learning disabilities
  • Working Carers Advisory Group – Update ’23
  • Direct Payments – Information and Resources
  • Child Poverty in Wales – Pre-consultation Engagement 

Contact Us

All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Elliott Buildings, 23 Cardiff Road, Taffs Well, Cardiff CF15 7RB Telephone Number – 02920 811120

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Latest News

Research Opportunity for Parents/Carers of Young Adults with Down Syndrome

Focus Groups on the Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Individuals with learning disabilities

Working Carers Advisory Group – Update ’23

Direct Payments – Information and Resources

Child Poverty in Wales – Pre-consultation Engagement 

Events

AWF – Upcoming events 2023

Respitality: A Conversation on Alternative Short Break Options

Community Tourism for Short Breaks for Carers – National Stakeholder Meeting

The Respitality Model in Wales – National Stakeholder Meeting

Staycation – National Stakeholder Meeting

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