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The roll-out for the autumn booster invitation has started this week. This programme is to help boost the immunity of those at higher risk from COVID-19, improving their protection against severe illness and to protect the NHS over winter 2022 to 23.  This is alongside the winter respiratory vaccination strategy, which will ensure that people…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/autumn-booster-invitations-issued-to-eligible-adults-in-wales-further-information/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

The Welsh Government has today announced (11/08/2022) that the registration period for the £500 payment to unpaid carers will reopen on 15th August and remain open until September 2nd 2022. 70% of eligible unpaid carers had successfully registered for the payment and 65% had already been paid. This figure is likely to be higher given the…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/registration-to-re-open-for-500-support-payment-for-eligible-unpaid-carers/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

Please find the meeting notes for our ‘Get to know Multi-Me’ event for professionals who work with learning disability families and their carers, at the link copied below: Multi-Me Professionals Event- Meeting Notes 30.06.2022   Thank you to everyone who attended and shared our event with their networks, The AWF Team

*POST IS OUT OF DATE – PLEASE REFER TO List of Support for Carers and with Cost of Living Crisis 2024 – All Wales Forum*   Below is a list of organisations and authorities who are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. The list will keep being updated…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/list-of-support-with-cost-of-living-crisis/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

Diolch yn fawr to all our families As we approach the end of #CarersWeek2022, we, from the AWF team wanted to take a moment to thank all the family carers who work with us on a day-to-day basis. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to ensure your voices are heard at the government and policy…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/carers-week-2022/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

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>

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>

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>