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Covid-19 Vaccine – How each Health Board is rolling out invitations to priority group 6

Hello everyone, Dr Gillian Richardson shared this news article from Wales Online 10/03/2021, that gives a reasonable outline of how and when each health board will be rolling vaccination for priority group 6. We took the relevant information and reported it below. Please note that Dr Gillian Richardson, the senior officer behind Wales’ Covid-19 vaccine…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/covid-19-vaccine-how-each-health-board-is-rolling-out-invitations-to-priority-group-6/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

March 23, 2021 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Updated Supported Living Guidance: Coronavirus March 2021

The Welsh Government has updated the supported living guidance: coronavirus. From the 13th March 2021 it is possible for tenants and families to meet up outdoors for walks or in private gardens – but no more than four adults from two different households, as is the case for everyone in Wales. It is important to...&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/updated-supported-living-guidance-coronavirus-march-2021/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

March 18, 2021 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Q & A around carers eligibility for the covid-19 vaccine and the self-referral forms

The questions we have received from carers and the answers are based on the current information provided by the authorities, as of today, 11/03/2021; we will update the page with any changes. Thank you for your support. We teamed up with Bubble Hub – Community Project to create the Q&A Bubble Hub and AWF Video,…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/q-a-around-carers-eligibility-for-the-covid-19-vaccine-and-the-self-referral-forms/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

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

Self-referral online form for unpaid carers launched for Covid-19 vaccination

Unpaid carers who may not be registered as an unpaid carer with their GP are being asked to come forward by completing a new online self-referral form in order to receive their Covid-19 vaccine as part of priority group 6. Minister for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething, has published guidance to outline who is…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/self-referral-online-form-for-unpaid-carers-launched-for-covid-19-vaccination/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

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

Flowchart and FAQ about vaccines for parents and carers

The Flowchart and the FAQs below have been built on the current information provided by the authorities as of today 11/03/2021; we will keep the page updated as the situation develops. Thank you for your support.  I look after someone with a learning disability, am I an unpaid carer?  You might be. A carer is someone of any age who…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/flowchart-and-faq-about-vaccines-for-parents-and-carers/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

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

Latest news on vaccines for parents and carers

Updated information for parents and carers on vaccines   Welsh Government Vaccine Board has updated the booklet on the Public Health Wales website that shows the priority list for the Coronavirus vaccine. We advise parents and carers to read pages 8-10 of the green book 14a on the Public Health Wales website for the most…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/latest-news-on-vaccines-for-parents-and-carers/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

December 3, 2020 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Update Guidance for hospital visiting during the Coronavirus outbreak

Published 30th of November 2020 by the Welsh Government We want to reassure you that the principle of accompanying your loved one to hospital and medical appointments and settings has not changed.   Families and paid care workers can still support someone when they are taken into hospital in emergencies and can discuss with individual wards the process for staying alongside their relatives to…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/hospitalguidancecovid/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

December 2, 2020 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Supported Living Guidance: Coronavirus

What is this supported living guidance about? The restrictions put in place across society in being able to visit and spend physical time together have had a significant impact and effect on both peoples physical and mental health and wellbeing. The effect has been particularly difficult for many families with loved ones with a learning…&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/supported-living-guidance-coronavirus/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

November 11, 2020 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Welsh Government ‘Carers Support Fund’

The All Wales Forum welcomes the news that the Welsh Government, in partnership with Carers Trust Wales, has created a £1 million Carers Support Fund. The fund will become available in the coming weeks and will be distributed in the form of small grants to help carers to access vital supplies and support when needed….&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/welsh-government-carers-support-fund/">[Read&nbsp;More]</a>

October 21, 2020 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

Coronavirus and people with a learning disability

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August 20, 2020 By All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities

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  • Gig Buddies Cymru are looking for your views! Short Survey
  • NHS Wales & Improvement Cymru – Parent Carer sub-group online meeting
  • Caring Communities of Change: Stakeholder Meetings Dec ’23

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Latest News

Carers Rights Day Events in Wales 2024

List of Support for Carers and with Cost of Living Crisis 2024

Gig Buddies Cymru are looking for your views! Short Survey

NHS Wales & Improvement Cymru – Parent Carer sub-group online meeting

Caring Communities of Change: Stakeholder Meetings Dec ’23

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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