A new report by the Bevan Foundation into the lockdown experiences of shielding has found that more support is required to manage the lasting impact on people’s health and well-being. The report, ‘Lessons from lockdown experiences of shielding’ calls for action from Welsh Government to manage the on-going risks, particularly given the rise in infection … Continued
People with a learning disability are more likely to experience poor mental health than the general population. To mark World Mental Health Day we have brought together many useful resources about mental health and well-being for people with a learning disability – including easy read guides and helpful organisations. Mental ill-health is common, affecting one … Continued
The National Autism Team have launched a new user-friendly website AutismWales.org / AwtistiaethCymru.org (formerly ASDinfoWales.co.uk). Although the previous website was a well-known and established website, which provided useful information and resources to autistic people, their families, parents/ carers, professionals, and the general public, the National Autism Team felt it was time for the website to … Continued
BAME Helpline Wales is a new helpline for anyone over the age of 18 living in Wales, particularly if you identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME), or if you would like to speak to someone in a language other than English or Welsh. The helpline advisors can: Signpost to relevant organisations and services in … Continued
The Minister and Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services have announced the re-start of the Welsh Government’s Improving Lives programme for people with a learning disability, which has been paused for six months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The announcement was made in a letter from Julie Morgan, Deputy Minister for Health and Social … Continued
Health Minister Vaughan Gething has today [Monday 21 September] announced a consultation on the draft Statutory Code of Practice on the Delivery of Autism Services, which had previously been delayed from April due to the coronavirus pandemic. The consultation seeks responses on the draft Code of Practice which will provide clarity on what statutory services … Continued
People with a learning disability, health and social care workers, unpaid carers, and anyone in close contact with someone on the NHS shielded patient list, are being encouraged to take up their free flu vaccine this autumn and winter. The message is part of Beat Flu, the annual campaign from Public Health Wales. In a … Continued
‘Sex Relationship Education’ (SRE) in Wales is changing from September 2022 to ‘Relationships and Sexuality Education’ (RSE). Brook Young People and Mencap Cymru want to hear from professionals who work with children and young people with a learning disability to find out more about how your school currently delivers sex and relationship education, how prepared … Continued
The Welsh Government has published two impact assessments linked to shielding that show their thinking when they proposed these schemes earlier in the pandemic. One assessment summarises the effect of shielding on the group known as ‘extremely vulnerable’, and the second assessment focuses on the effects of the food box delivery scheme for shielded people. … Continued
Cymorth Cymru and the All Wales Forum for Parents and Carers have produced guides to help people with a learning disability, their families, supported living providers and local authorities on things to consider when reconnecting under the ‘extended households’ rule. Reconnecting Safely: Extended households (PDF) Let’s talk about meeting up (PDF) Let’s talk about meeting … Continued
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