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Learning Disability Wales

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Working to make Wales the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn, love and work. RTs are not endorsements.

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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Heddiw (Dydd Mercher 23 Medi), lansiwyd y Rhaglen Drawsnewid Anabledd Dysgu newydd yng Nghymru. Mae'n gynllun tair blynedd i helpu i wella gwasanaethau iechyd, gofal cymdeithasol a thai i bobl ag anabledd dysgu. Darllenwch fwy am y rhaglen drwy glicio ar y ddolen hon: www.llyw.cymru/datganiad-ys...
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Datganiad Ysgrifenedig: Rhaglen Trawsnewid Anabledd Dysgu 2026-2029: Gwella Canlyniadau, Profiadau, Tryloywder a Chymorth Cymunedol | LLYW.CYMRU
Delyth Jewell AS, Dirprwy Weinidog dros Ofal Cymdeithasol, Iechyd Meddwl ac Iechyd Menywod
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Today (Weds 23 September) the new Learning Disability Transformation Programme launched in Wales. It is a 3-year plan to help improve health services, social care, and housing for people with a learning disability. Read more about the programme by clicking this link: www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Red background with a white outline of a dragon, and white writing that reads "Llywodraeth Cymru - Welsh Government"
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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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Digital Lives - Learning Disability Wales
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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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
.@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
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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...
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United Response @unitedresponse.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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.
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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...
Roedd tri o bobl yn eistedd wrth fwrdd yn gwenu. Mae gan y person yn y canol wallt melyn, yn gwisgo crys glas a chlustffonau. Maen nhw'n edrych fel eu bod nhw'n dawnsio i gerddoriaeth o ffôn ar y bwrdd o'u blaenau.
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Bild @bild.org.uk · 06/05/2026
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
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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.
Man wearing black t-shirt and jeans holding a polling card stood outside his local polling station
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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.
Dyn yn gwisgo crys-t du a jîns yn dal cerdyn pleidleisio yn sefyll y tu allan i'w orsaf bleidleisio leol
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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...
A collage of the political party manifestos for the Senedd Election 2026.
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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.
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
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
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Who Can I Vote For?
We build digital tools to support everyone’s participation in UK democracy.
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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...
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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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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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...
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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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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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...
Maniffesto Cynghrair Bywyd Da gofyn 1: Dod â phobl yn ôl i ble maen nhw’n teimlo’n ddiogel, yn teimlo croeso ac yn teimlo’n annibynnol – a’u hatal rhag cael eu hanfon i ffwrdd.Maniffesto Cynghrair Bywyd Da gofyn 2: Datblygu’r seilwaith rydym ni ei angen.Maniffesto Cynghrair Bywyd Da gofyn 3: Cyfuno cyllid ar gyfer adnodd pwrpasol i’w wneud.
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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...
Good Life Alliance manifesto ask 1: Bring people back to where they feel safe, welcome and independent – and prevent them from being sent away.Good life Alliance ask 2: Develop the infrastructure we need.Good life Alliance ask 3: Merge funding for a dedicated resource to do it.
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
@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-...
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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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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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
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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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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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...
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Help us deliver 30 more years of inclusive cycling
Raise £50,000 by end March to enable Cardiff Pedal Power to continue to deliver it's inclusive cycling services to its service-users
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
@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
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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...
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Bowel Health for People with a Learning Disability
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
@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...
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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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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
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...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
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-...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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...
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Our Consultations - Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Business Wales are offering free Social Model of Disability Webinars. The sessions are delivered by the Welsh Government’s team of Disabled People’s Employment Champions who each have lived experience of being disabled or caring for a disabled person. businesswales.gov.wales/news-and-blo...
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The Social Model of Disability Webinars
Join our webinars to explore the Social Model of Disability and learn ho
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Important survey for people in Cardiff from the Cardiff and Vale Learning Disability Network. They are asking for people to complete the Learning Disabilities part of the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Population Needs Assessment (PNA). participate.cavrpb.org/shine-together
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Shine Together
WELCOME TO SHINE TOGETHER CARDIFF AND VALE'S LEARNING DISABILITY NETWORK ABOUT SHINE TOGETHER MEET THE DREAM TEAM Watch the video below to find out more about the team.
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
2 wythnos i fynd! Dathlwch Gymru yn eich ffordd chi ar Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi! Digwyddiad hygyrch i bobl ag anabledd dysgu - cerddoriaeth, celf, iaith Gymraeg, stori‑ddweud a chymuned. Croeso i bawb. 4 Mawrth 10yb-5yp Caerdydd. Archebwch eich lle AM DDIM nawr:https://www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/cymru-i-bawb/
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
2 weeks to go! Celebrate Wales your way this St David’s Day! An accessible, co‑designed event for people with a learning disability - music, art, Welsh language, storytelling + community. Croeso i bawb. Wed 4 March 10am-5pm Cardiff. Book your FREE place: www.ldw.org.uk/event/wales-...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
.@bild.org.uk are running a webinar to launch their new coproduction tool on 5 March at 12:30pm. The Working Together Checker is designed to help organisations and individuals plan, review and achieve better coproduction. Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/WTCWeb #Coproduction
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
New National Guidance and Standards have been published to reinforce the vital role of the Health Equality Framework+ in tackling health inequalities for adults with a learning disability. performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/functions/qu...
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New National Guidance and Standards for Health Equality Framework+ (HEF+) in Wales
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Happy New Year to everyone celebrating the Chinese New Year 🏮🧧 🐉🎆
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Celebrate Wales your way this St David’s Day! An accessible, co‑designed event for people with a learning disability - music, art, Welsh language, storytelling + community. Croeso i bawb. 4 March, 10am - 5pm. The Canopi, Cardiff. Book your free place www.ldw.org.uk/event/wales-... @ategi.bsky.social
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Dathlwch Gymru yn eich ffordd chi ar Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi! Digwyddiad hygyrch i bobl ag anabledd dysgu - cerddoriaeth, celf, iaith Gymraeg, stori‑ddweud a chymuned. Croeso i bawb. Dydd Mercher 4 Mawrth. Y Canopi, Caerdydd. Archebwch eich lle am ddim nawr www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/cym... @ategi.bsky.social
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Celebrate Wales your way this St David’s Day! An accessible, co‑designed event for people with a learning disability - music, art, Welsh language, storytelling + community. Croeso i bawb. 4 March, 10am-5pm. The Canopi, Cardiff www.ldw.org.uk/event/wales-...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Dathlwch Gymru yn eich ffordd chi ar Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi! Digwyddiad hygyrch i bobl ag anabledd dysgu -cerddoriaeth, celf, iaith Gymraeg, stori‑ddweud a chymuned. Croeso i bawb. Dydd Mercher 4 Mawrth, 10yb-5yh. The Canopi, Caerdydd. www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/cym...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Heddiw rydym wedi cyhoeddi ein maniffesto cyn etholiad y Senedd ym mis Mai. Cliciwch y ddolen i ddarllen am 8 mater allweddol yr ydym yn credu y mae angen i Senedd nesaf Cymru fynd i'r afael â nhw i wella bywydau pobl ag anabledd dysgu a'u teuluoedd: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/anabledd-...
Cefndir gwyn gyda thestun du sy'n darllen: "Yr hyn yr ydym am i Senedd Cymru nesaf ei wneud ar gyfer pobl ag anabledd dysgu"
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
We have today published our manifesto ahead of the Senedd election in May. Click the link to read about 8 key issues we believe need to be addressed by the next Welsh Parliament to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and their families: www.ldw.org.uk/learning-dis...
White box with black writing that reads "What we want the next Welsh Parliament to do for people with a learning disability"
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
A “human rights scandal” is unfolding in Wales. People with learning disabilities and autistic people, including children, are being locked away in hospitals with no clear medical reason, largely because the care and support they need in the community is not available nation.cymru/feature/peop...
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People with learning disabilities and autistic people locked away in Welsh hospitals
Adam Johannes A “human rights scandal” is unfolding in Wales. People with learning disabilities and autistic people – including children – are being locked away in hospitals with no clear medical reas...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
.NAS Cymru is calling on the next Welsh Government to introduce an Autism and Learning Disability Bill to end the unnecessary detention of autistic people and people with learning disabilities, saying the move would also save taxpayers millions. nation.cymru/news/call-fo...
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Call for new Welsh law to end detention of autistic people
Adam Johannes The National Autistic Society Cymru is calling on the next Welsh Government to introduce an Autism and Learning Disability Bill to end the unnecessary detention of autistic people and pe...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Welsh Government is consulting on a Draft National Strategy for Unpaid Carers 2026, where unpaid carers are recognised earlier and treated as partners in the planning for the person they care for. www.gov.wales/wales-vision... 1/3
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Wales vision to be a 'Carer Aware' nation as public consultation launched | GOV.WALES
The Welsh Government is setting out its ambition for Wales to be a ‘Carer Aware’ nation, where unpaid carers are recognised earlier and treated as partners in the planning for the person they care for...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
We are appalled by a recent letter sent to by the director of education at Merthyr Tydfil County Council to parents and carers of children with additional learning needs, stating that they must “follow school rules”. www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/childre... 1/3
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Children with additional learning needs in Wales told to “follow the rules” - Learning Disability Today
Families and charities have raised concerns about an "upsetting" letter sent to some parents in Merthyr Tydfil saying that all children and young people are expected to follow the same school rules an...
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Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Ar ôl misoedd o waith caled, rydym yn falch o rannu bod ein gwasanaeth gwybodaeth yn hygyrch, @easyreadwales.bsky.social, wedi lansio ei wefan newydd sbon heddiw - hawddeiddeall.cymru! Darllenwch yr erthygl lawn am yr hyn maen nhw'n ei gynnig yma: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/hawdd-ei-...
Mae'r testun yn darllen: 'Ein gwefan newydd Hawdd ei Deall Cymru: hawddeiddeall.cymru' ac oddi tano mae delwedd o liniadur a ffôn symudol.
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