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Guide to good mental health

WebDepression is the most common type of mental health issue. People with depression often have a low mood that lasts for a long time. But there are a lot of symptoms and everyone …

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Covid-19: Top tips on communicating with people with learning

WebWith updates on the Covid-19 pandemic provided daily, the sheer volume of information has been challenging for most people to digest, but more so for people with …

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What is social prescribing and how can it help people with a …

WebOur Connections Cymru network met recently to how social prescribing can benefit people with a learning disability. The event featured a packed agenda with …

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Welsh Covid study highlights pandemic’s impact on people with a

WebA year-long study has found that people with a learning disability in Wales, and their families/supporters, experienced a multitude of negative effects during the …

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Understanding Continuing NHS Healthcare in Wales – new easy …

WebLast year Welsh Government published a new guide to Continuing NHS Healthcare (CHC) in Wales. This guide is for adults with complex needs who may be …

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Access to mental health services for disabled people

WebWelsh Youth Parliament Member Tegan Skyrme has written a new blog about the need to improve mental health services for disabled people. Tegan is 1 of 2 Welsh …

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Welsh Government confirms re-start of its learning disability …

WebThe Minister and Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services have announced the re-start of the Welsh Government’s Improving Lives programme for …

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Learning Disability Wales cautiously welcomes the new learning

WebWelsh Government has published their new Learning Disability Strategic Action Plan for 2022-2026. Grace Krause, Learning Disability Wales’ policy officer, …

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Health Profiles will help people with learning disabilities to get …

WebImprovement Cymru has developed an easy read health profile for people with a learning disability to use when accessing health to make sure staff get the right …

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Locked out: damning report reveals how the pandemic has …

WebA damning report from the Disability Equality Forum has found that existing inequalities led to disabled people being ‘locked out’ from society during the pandemic, …

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Supporting adults with Down’s syndrome in social care settings

WebCourse includes. The learning profile – helping people with Down’s syndrome to understand – getting the support right. Promoting positive mental health and maximising …

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Connected Communities: Welsh Government issues new strategy …

WebLoneliness and social isolation are increasingly dangerous effects of modern life. There is growing recognition that loss of social contact and loneliness is hugely …

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We want Wales to be the best country in the world for people …

Web6 We want Wales to be the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn and work. Our 3 priorities for the next 2 years will

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Priorities of the 6th Senedd – What we think is important

WebGoing forward we think it is important to ensure that the work of the Senedd is informed by the social model of disability and the principles of person-centred …

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Relationship and sexuality education in ALN / SEN schools in Wales

WebBrook Young People and Mencap Cymru are working together to combine years of expertise in sexual health, well-being, relationships and support for children and …

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