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… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/supported-living-guidance-coronavirus/">[Read More]</a>
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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…. <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/welsh-government-carers-support-fund/">[Read More]</a>
Coronavirus and people with a learning disability
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Health Education & Improvement Wales (Pharmacy) (HEIW) online training course
Health Education & Improvement Wales (Pharmacy) (HEIW) have produced an online training course to support people assisting others with taking their medication. This along with other resources are LIVE on HEIW Pharmacy website – https://www.wcppe.org.uk/
COVID-19- An update for LD families in Wales
At the All Wales Forum we are aware that the current pandemic situation and the uncertainty surrounding it is bringing great pressures and concerns to families supporting relatives across Wales. We're here for you, and are continuing to advocate for your voice to be heard by ensuring that family concerns are part of key decision... <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/covid-19-an-update-for-ld-families-in-wales/">[Read More]</a>
Coronavirus outbreak announcement
For the last few years, the AWF has been delivering workshops across Wales informing carers of what rights they have under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act and how to exercise those rights. Many of the carers who attended these events fed back the need for targeted support work to be delivered around improving… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/coronavirus-outbreak-announcement/">[Read More]</a>
£89m fund supporting new ways of delivering care across Wales
An £89m Welsh Government fund is providing care closer to home for people of all ages, helping reduce pressure on hospitals and social care services across Wales, The Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan said during a visit to a school in Cardiff on the 16th January.
Journalist Researching Welsh Independent Living Grant looking for stories of peoples experiences
BBC Wales journalist, Paul Martin, is looking to speak with individual recipients and families who have been through the assessment process currently being undertaken by local councils in relation to the Welsh Independent Living Grant
Learning Disability Wales are seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly skilled and experienced Chief Executive Officer
Mae Anabledd Dysgu Cymru yn dymuno penodi Prif Swyddog Gweithredol deinamig, eithriadol o fedrus a phrofiadol.
Dementia matters and so do you!
With the help and expertise of Alzheimer’s Society Cymru, we have produced a short workshop for parents and carers to raise awareness of dementia amongst those with a learning disability
