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Respitality: A Conversation on Alternative Short Break Options

Join us for an online event to explore the Respitality model and discuss how we can start co-designing it in Wales. What is the event about? All Wales Forum and partners are hosting a conversation on the Respitality model. The event will be held virtually in Powys, from 10:30am – 12pm on the 25th of…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/respitality-a-conversation-on-alternative-short-break-options/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

May 16, 2022 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

£500 support payment for unpaid carers

Registration is open, please check the list at the end of the post for your local authority’s link to the application form.  The Welsh Government has published the guidance on how the £500 support payment for unpaid carers will roll out. To recap, it is a one-off £500 payment available for unpaid carers receiving Carers Allowance on…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/500-support-payment-for-unpaid-carers/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

May 16, 2022 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Living through the pandemic: The impact of COVID-19 on people with learning disabilities in Wales

Coronavirus and people with learning disabilities: the study In August 2020 group of researchers and organisations who work with people with a learning disability and their families and carers across the UK started the Coronavirus and People with a Learning Disability study. This research was funded by UK Research & Innovation. The study was conducted…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/living-through-the-pandemic/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

March 1, 2022 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Changes to TTP Policies in Wales  

Summary of changes to Track, Trace & Protect Policies in Wales     Changes to the requirement of follow up PCR tests  From 6 January 2022 those without symptoms who test positive from an LFT will no longer be advised to take a follow up PCR test.  In addition to the change above, the advice for all unvaccinated contacts has changed and…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/changes-to-ttp-policies-in-wales/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

January 26, 2022 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Keep Wales safe as alert level 2 measures stay in place

 First Minister Mark Drakeford has asked people to keep taking steps to protect each other and keep Wales safe from the wave of Omicron cases. Unfortunately, cases of coronavirus have risen sharply to their highest ever levels as the Omicron wave has surged across Wales in the post-Christmas period. Although the Omicron variant may not be as severe as…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/keep-wales-safe-as-alert-level-2-measures-stay-in-place/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

January 7, 2022 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Carers’ Voices opportunities 2022

Happy New Year to all,  We hope you all had good and safe holidays.  We are “virtually” back in the office and working through our emails, if you have got in contact with us over the holidays, please bear with us, we will get back to you as soon as possible.   There are new opportunities for Carers…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/carers-voices-opportunities-2022/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

January 4, 2022 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

The Welsh Government COVID-19 measures from Boxing Day 2021

The Welsh Government has today given an  update to guidance for Wales around Covid measures. These will come into force from Boxing Day onward. To help you and loved ones stay safe this Christmas, the Welsh Government strongly advise everyone follows these 5 measures:    * Consider limiting the number of people visiting your home…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/the-welsh-government-covid-19-measures-from-boxing-day-2021/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

December 22, 2021 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

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August 12, 2021 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

“My Sister” – Learning Disability Awareness & Carers Week

Carers Week & Learning Disability Awareness Week 2021 “As a sibling carer, I have often felt invisible. Not to my family, who have always valued the role I play, or to my friends who recognise the highs and lows I have, and continue to work through in supporting my brother. Society though can often overlook…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/my-sister-learning-disability-awareness-carers-week/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

June 11, 2021 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Community Tourism for Short Breaks for Carers – National Stakeholder Meeting

29th of June 13:30 – 15:00 Online Event – book your free place here or below, after some further information regarding the event and the project Caring Communities of Change The project will put learning disability family carers, third sector partners and the wider professional network at the heart of service design and delivery across…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/community-tourism-for-short-breaks-for-carers-national-stakeholder-meeting/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

June 8, 2021 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

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Latest News

Respitality: A Conversation on Alternative Short Break Options

£500 support payment for unpaid carers

Living through the pandemic: The impact of COVID-19 on people with learning disabilities in Wales

Changes to TTP Policies in Wales  

Keep Wales safe as alert level 2 measures stay in place

Events

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

Direct Independence – Nation Stakeholder Meeting

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