First Choice Housing Association is call­ing on the Welsh Gov­ern­ment to intro­duce a national strategy to end the unne­ces­sary deten­tion of adults with learn­ing dis­ab­il­it­ies in hos­pital set­tings. www.pressreader.com/foryou?popup...

Digital Lives, Learning Disability Wales’ 2026 conference, will explore how digital tools from everyday apps to artificial intelligence can strengthen choice, voice, and control for people with a learning disability. 4 Nov Llandudno Junction, 11 Nov Swansea Book now: www.ldw.org.uk/event/digita...

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Learning Disability Wales Annual Conference 2026 Digital technology shapes how we connect, learn, work, and make choices every day. For people with a learning disability, it can open new doors to inde...

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.@bild.org.uk are holding their Restraint Reduction Network Conference 2026 in Newcastle (and online) from 3-4 November 2026. 'Beyond the hold: restraint reduction through trauma informed systems'. Find out more about the conference and register to attend: restraintreductionnetwork.org/RRNConf26

Welsh Government and NHS Wales have published the first data on Welsh residents with learning disabilities who are admitted as hospital inpatients in Wales and England. Easy Read version to follow on 9 July. dhcw.nhs.wales/data/statist...

We at United Response believe there is a need for accessible news in the UK. This means TV and radio news that use simple language everyone can understand. We've signed a joint open letter to Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

Today is #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay. It reminds us that accessibility isn't just nice to have - it is essential. Our annual conference theme is digital inclusion and what real, meaningful digital accessibility looks like. Get your Early Bird tickets here: www.ldw.org.uk/event/digita...

Heddiw yw Diwrnod Ymwybyddiaeth Hygyrchedd Byd-eang. Mae'n ein hatgoffa bod hygyrchedd yn hanfodol, nid dim ond yn braf ei gael. Mae ein cynhadledd flynyddol 2026 yn ymwneud â sut olwg sydd ar hygyrchedd digidol ystyrlon. Dewch o hyd i docynnau Cynnar yma: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/byw...

The next FREE #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar will be focused on food, choice and capacity in weight management for people with learning disabilities. Register to join us at 12:30pm on 3 June: bild.org.uk/FCCWeb #HealthInequalities

Richie's voted, have you? Today's the day to vote in the Senedd election. Make sure you have your say. You don't need ID, you just need to go to your local polling station between 7am and 10pm today Thursday 7 May 2026 to vote.

Mae Richie wedi pleidleisio, ydych chi? Heddiw yw'r diwrnod i bleidleisio yn etholiad y Senedd. Gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod chi'n cael dweud eich dweud. Nid oes angen ID arnoch chi, does ond angen i chi fynd i'ch gorsaf bleidleisio leol rhwng 7am-10pm heddiw, dydd Iau 7 Mai 2026.

Gydag etholiad y Senedd yn digwydd yr wythnos hon (dydd Iau 7 Mai 2026), rydym ni wedi llunio'r pwyntiau allweddol o faniffesto pob plaid wleidyddol a allai effeithio ar bobl ag anabledd dysgu a phobl awtistig yng Nghymru. Darllenwch ein post yma: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/etholiada...

With the Senedd election happening this week (Thursday 7 May 2026), we have put together the key points from each political party manifesto that may affect people with a learning disability and autistic people in Wales. Read our post here: www.ldw.org.uk/senedd-manif...

Public Health Wales want to hear your views on the vaccination information they have developed with and for people with a learning disability. They want to hear from carers and organisations supporting people with a learning disability.

The Senedd election takes place next Thursday 7 May 2026. If you are still not sure who to vote for, there are some useful websites that can help like whocanivotefor.co.uk

Who Can I Vote For?

We build digital tools to support everyone’s participation in UK democracy.

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Bydd pobl Cymru yn cael y cyfle i bleidleisio yn etholiad nesaf y Senedd ddydd Iau 7 Mai 2026. Fel rhan o’n prosiect Barod i Bleidleisio, rydym ni am sicrhau bod pobl gydag anabledd dysgu yn deall eu hawl i bleidleisio a pham mae’n bwysig. Darllenwch fwy yma: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/ydych-chi...

Ydych chi’n Barod i Bleidleisio ar 7 Mai 2026? - Anabledd Dysgu Cymru

Bydd pobl Cymru yn cael y cyfle i bleidleisio yn etholiad nesaf y Senedd ddydd Iau 7 Mai 2026. Fel rhan o’n prosiect Barod i Bleidleisio, rydym ni am sicrhau bod pobl gydag anabledd dysgu yn deall eu ...

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The people of Wales will have the chance to vote in the next Senedd election on Thursday 7 May 2026. As part of our #ReadytoVote project, we want to make sure people with a learning disability understand their right to vote and why it’s important. Read more: www.ldw.org.uk/are-you-read...

Are you Ready to Vote on 7 May 2026? - Learning Disability Wales

The people of Wales will have the chance to vote in the next Senedd election on Thursday 7 May 2026. As part of our Ready to Vote project, we want to make sure people with a learning disability unders...

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Rydym yn gefnogwyr ac yn aelodau o'r Gynghrair Bywyd Da. Rydym am i bobl ag anableddau dysgu a phobl awtistig allu byw yn eu cymunedau, nid cael eu cloi i ffwrdd ymhell o'u teulu, ffrindiau a'u hardal leol. Darllenwch y maniffesto llawn yma: goodlife.wales/maniffesto-s...

We are supporters and members of the Good Life Alliance. We want people with learning disabilities and autistic people to be able to live in their communities, not be locked away far from their family, friends and local area. Read the full manifesto here goodlife.wales/senedd-manif...

@disabilitywales.bsky.social are holding a free online 'Access to Advice' focus group on 31 March from 11am to 12:30pm. The focus group is for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people who have sought, or tried to, access advice and any barriers you have faced. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/access-to-...

Access to Advice focus group

Join our online Access to Advice focus group and share your thoughts to shape better support!

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The Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 comes into force on 1 April. The new law contains some significant and positive changes: - Removing profit from the care of children looked after. - Introducing direct payments for healthcare. www.gov.wales/written-stat... 1/2

Written Statement: The Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025: Coming into force, implementation progress and next steps | GOV.WALES

Dawn Bowden MS, Minister for Children and Social Care

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Pedal Power, the wonderful inclusive cycling charity in Cardiff, are crowdfunding to help with a temporary funding shortfall. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/30-more-ye...

Welsh Government is asking parents, carers and practitioners to share their experiences of support for speech, language and communication. The surveys close on 27 March. Survey for parents: balsys.uk/965 1/2

Are you an unpaid carer in Wales? Have you asked for support from your council? Track The Act wants to know if your rights are being upheld. Share your experience anonymously 👇 www.surveyhero.com/c/TrackTheAc...

@improvementcymru.bsky.social are holding 2 important events next week about Annual Health Checks. The events will: - launch the first draft of the 'Once for Wales Annual Health Check Pathway'. - share updates on the progress of Annual Health Checks 1/3

New Easy Read resources from @improvementcymru.bsky.social about bowel health for people with a learning disability. Information includes healthy eating, drinking fluids, being active, taking medicine, managing constipation, and bowel screening. performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/functions/qu...

With the Senedd election on 7 May, it is important to know what you can vote for and how to register to vote. This #WelcomeToYourVote Week (9 - 15 March), take a look @electoralcommission.org.uk information to find out more about how to register: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/re...

@ndwales.bsky.social is hosting 2 free online events marking Neurodiversity Celebration Week. 16 March 10am-12pm: Why We Need a Neuroinclusive Society 20 March 10am-12pm: How We Create a Neuroinclusive Society To book your free place, visit: neurodivergencewales.org/en/news/neur...

Neuroinclusion Matters! - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team

The National Neurodivergence Team is delighted to present Neuroinclusion Matters! – a pair of free, coproduced online events marking Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Together, these sessions explore b...

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Wythnos i fynd! Rydym wrth ein bodd yn cael enillydd Gwobr Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Gareth Bonello yn perfformio yn Cymru i Bawb – ein digwyddiad hygyrch a gyd-ddyluniwyd ar gyfer pobl ag anabledd dysgu. Archebwch eich lle AM DDIM: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/cym...

1 week to go! We're thrilled to have Welsh Music Prize winner Gareth Bonello playing at Wales for Everyone - our accessible, co-designed event for people with a learning disability. Wed 4 March, 10am - 5pm. The Canopi, Cardiff. Book your FREE place: www.ldw.org.uk/event/wales-...

Ombudsman Wales has launched a public consultation on its draft Strategic Plan for 2026-2029. The plan says what the Ombudsman's priorities will be for the next 3 years. An Easy Read version (made by @easyreadwales.bsky.social) is also available. Closes 31 March. www.ombudsman.wales/ombudsman-co...