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My home matters

Date: 06.11.2025 - 13.11.2025

Location: Llandudno Junction and Swansea

Get involved in Learning Disability Wales Annual Conference 2025

What is it about?

This year, our Annual Conference will be about housing, homes and where people live.

The conference will look at things like:

The difference between a house and a home
The sort of homes people live in and want to live in
Where people’s homes are
Your rights where you live
The choices people have about where they live
The choices people have about who they live with
How good people’s homes are
How people use technology to stay safe and independent at home
And lots more……

Where is it?

The conference will be held over two days: one day in Llandudno Junction, North Wales, and the other in Swansea, South Wales.

When is it?

My home matters will be on:

Thursday 6 November 2025, Conwy Business Centre, Llandudno Junction.
Thursday 13 November 2025, Village Hotel, Swansea.

How can I take part?

There are 2 ways you can take part.

You can run a workshop, give a presentation or show a film.	Click here to tell us if you would like to contribute
Book your ticket early and get a 10% discount.	Click here to book your discounted tickets here

More information about getting involved

We are looking for people to

give a talk
show a film
run a workshop
exhibit their work

We want to hear from all sorts of people in Wales and beyond, including

People with a learning disability
People First groups
Community groups
Local authorities
Housing providers

Campaigners
Support providers
Parents and carers
Researchers
Health Boards

Click here to tell us if you would like to contribute

We want Wales to be the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn, love and work.

Having a good place to live and feeling at home is important for everyone.

If people have problems at home or are not happy with where they live it can seriously affect their lives.

Where we live is important for our:

Health
Happiness
Safety
Independence

Not enough suitable homes

There is not enough supported housing, accessible housing or good quality housing that meets people’s needs.

Affordability

Many people with a learning disability live on welfare benefits or low incomes. This can make it difficult to afford good housing.

Lack of support services

There is not enough good quality support services for day-to-day living and future planning.

Not enough opportunities to be more independent

Institutional settings or poor support services can limit people’s personal growth and independence.

Complicated systems

Dealing with housing applications, assessments and the benefits system can be overwhelming without accessible guidance, support or advocacy.

Stolen lives

Some people are being made to stay in inappropriate mental health settings, often a long way from home, because there is not enough suitable support and services close to home.

Loneliness and isolation

Poor planning, housing and support can lead to people being isolated in locations without access to community resources, public transport or social opportunities.

Safety and risk

People may be at risk of exploitation, abuse or neglect in some housing situations.

Fears about safety from support services or family may lead to people’s move to independence being limited.

Transition

Moving from family homes or residential schools into independent or supported living can be poorly managed, leading to gaps in housing and support.