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‘Rights in action: Maximizing household income through access to the best quality information and advice.’
Carers rights are fundamental, but rights without the means to realise these rights are not always helpful. In line with Carers Rights Day, 2024, we have collated the best information and advice avail...
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Over the last few years we have collected useful and important information for Carers on the below page:
You can find support with energy bills, debt, health and local, national & peer support and information on how to maximise your income.
Find out more on our padlet
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You can find support with energy bills, debt, health and local, national & peer support and information on how to maximise your income.
Find out more on our padlet
padlet.com/josh582/righ...
Welsh Government has created a toolkit that helps parent and carers understand the additional learning needs (ALN) system in Wales and the support available for children and young people.
Easy-read available
www.gov.wales/additional-l...
Easy-read available
www.gov.wales/additional-l...
Additional learning needs (ALN): parent and carers toolkit | GOV.WALES
This toolkit helps parent and carers understand the additional learning needs (ALN) system in Wales and the support available for children and young people.
www.gov.wales
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Welsh Government has created a toolkit that helps parent and carers understand the additional learning needs (ALN) system in Wales and the support available for children and young people.
Easy-read available
www.gov.wales/additional-l...
Easy-read available
www.gov.wales/additional-l...
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Mae hi'n Ddiwrnod Hawliau Gofalwyr ddydd Iau. Cofiwch gadw llygaid allan ar ein cyfryngau cymdeithasol yr wythnos hon am wybodaeth a chyngor defnyddiol i helpu gofalwyr.
#Diwrnodhawliaugofalwyr
https://orlo.uk/IyBlI
#Diwrnodhawliaugofalwyr
https://orlo.uk/IyBlI
November 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Mae hi'n Ddiwrnod Hawliau Gofalwyr ddydd Iau. Cofiwch gadw llygaid allan ar ein cyfryngau cymdeithasol yr wythnos hon am wybodaeth a chyngor defnyddiol i helpu gofalwyr.
#Diwrnodhawliaugofalwyr
https://orlo.uk/IyBlI
#Diwrnodhawliaugofalwyr
https://orlo.uk/IyBlI
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It's Carers Rights Day on Thursday. Remember to keep an eye out on our social media this week for useful information and advice to help unpaid carers.
#carersrightsday
https://orlo.uk/kgpFv
#carersrightsday
https://orlo.uk/kgpFv
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It's Carers Rights Day on Thursday. Remember to keep an eye out on our social media this week for useful information and advice to help unpaid carers.
#carersrightsday
https://orlo.uk/kgpFv
#carersrightsday
https://orlo.uk/kgpFv
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📢The DWP is seeking Expressions of Interest to join the Steering Group for the Timms Review on PIP.
It's vital that lived experience is at the centre of meaningful change. Any future proposals must support not punish disabled people.
🗓️Apply by 30 Nov.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
It's vital that lived experience is at the centre of meaningful change. Any future proposals must support not punish disabled people.
🗓️Apply by 30 Nov.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Expression of interest to join the Timms Review steering group
DWP has launched an expression of interest to join the steering group of the Timms Review. The group will provide strategic direction, shared decision-making, and overall leadership for the Review. Ap...
www.gov.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
📢The DWP is seeking Expressions of Interest to join the Steering Group for the Timms Review on PIP.
It's vital that lived experience is at the centre of meaningful change. Any future proposals must support not punish disabled people.
🗓️Apply by 30 Nov.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
It's vital that lived experience is at the centre of meaningful change. Any future proposals must support not punish disabled people.
🗓️Apply by 30 Nov.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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New #CostOfCaring report out from @carers-uk.bsky.social
Yep it’s bloody bleak.
We so need a National Carers Strategy ⬇️
www.carersuk.org/media/mtvkqu...
Yep it’s bloody bleak.
We so need a National Carers Strategy ⬇️
www.carersuk.org/media/mtvkqu...
www.carersuk.org
October 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
New #CostOfCaring report out from @carers-uk.bsky.social
Yep it’s bloody bleak.
We so need a National Carers Strategy ⬇️
www.carersuk.org/media/mtvkqu...
Yep it’s bloody bleak.
We so need a National Carers Strategy ⬇️
www.carersuk.org/media/mtvkqu...
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You asked and we listened.
We've gathered all the information we're aware of regarding taking your complaints further and legal information.
This page is still in testing phase, if anything needs adding/editing email [email protected]
padlet.com/gwen126/taki...
We've gathered all the information we're aware of regarding taking your complaints further and legal information.
This page is still in testing phase, if anything needs adding/editing email [email protected]
padlet.com/gwen126/taki...
Taking your complaint further & legal information
Please find below all information that we are aware of regarding taking your complaint further and legal advice and processes that may interest you as a family carer. If anything is missing or needs t...
padlet.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
You asked and we listened.
We've gathered all the information we're aware of regarding taking your complaints further and legal information.
This page is still in testing phase, if anything needs adding/editing email [email protected]
padlet.com/gwen126/taki...
We've gathered all the information we're aware of regarding taking your complaints further and legal information.
This page is still in testing phase, if anything needs adding/editing email [email protected]
padlet.com/gwen126/taki...
This Friday! In Wrexham!
☀️ Short Breaks Cooperative Engagement Days ☀️
The Short Breaks Cooperative is a new idea, led by carers but supported by professionals, to make it easier for families of people with learning disabilities to take regular, affordable breaks.
Carers shape the vision.
☀️ Short Breaks Cooperative Engagement Days ☀️
The Short Breaks Cooperative is a new idea, led by carers but supported by professionals, to make it easier for families of people with learning disabilities to take regular, affordable breaks.
Carers shape the vision.
September 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This Friday! In Wrexham!
☀️ Short Breaks Cooperative Engagement Days ☀️
The Short Breaks Cooperative is a new idea, led by carers but supported by professionals, to make it easier for families of people with learning disabilities to take regular, affordable breaks.
Carers shape the vision.
☀️ Short Breaks Cooperative Engagement Days ☀️
The Short Breaks Cooperative is a new idea, led by carers but supported by professionals, to make it easier for families of people with learning disabilities to take regular, affordable breaks.
Carers shape the vision.
You asked and we listened.
We've gathered all the information we're aware of regarding taking your complaints further and legal information.
This page is still in testing phase, if anything needs adding/editing email [email protected]
padlet.com/gwen126/taki...
We've gathered all the information we're aware of regarding taking your complaints further and legal information.
This page is still in testing phase, if anything needs adding/editing email [email protected]
padlet.com/gwen126/taki...
Taking your complaint further & legal information
Please find below all information that we are aware of regarding taking your complaint further and legal advice and processes that may interest you as a family carer. If anything is missing or needs t...
padlet.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
You asked and we listened.
We've gathered all the information we're aware of regarding taking your complaints further and legal information.
This page is still in testing phase, if anything needs adding/editing email [email protected]
padlet.com/gwen126/taki...
We've gathered all the information we're aware of regarding taking your complaints further and legal information.
This page is still in testing phase, if anything needs adding/editing email [email protected]
padlet.com/gwen126/taki...
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History has shown us what happens when we scapegoat and dehumanise minority groups. We all said ‘never again'; but it seems very much like it is starting to happen again… and it’s terrifying ✍️Rocio Cifuentes, Children’s Commissioner for Wales wp.me/p8Mk4U-15RY
September 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
History has shown us what happens when we scapegoat and dehumanise minority groups. We all said ‘never again'; but it seems very much like it is starting to happen again… and it’s terrifying ✍️Rocio Cifuentes, Children’s Commissioner for Wales wp.me/p8Mk4U-15RY
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Mae Cronfa Fynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru yn ôl! 🏴
Rydym yn chwilio am aelodau panel newydd i helpu i benderfynu ar ddyfarniadau ariannu i bobl anabl sy'n sefyll am swydd etholedig.
Dyddiad cau: Dydd Mawrth, 30 Medi.
Dysgwch fwy: disabilitywales.org/ymunwch-a-ph...
Rydym yn chwilio am aelodau panel newydd i helpu i benderfynu ar ddyfarniadau ariannu i bobl anabl sy'n sefyll am swydd etholedig.
Dyddiad cau: Dydd Mawrth, 30 Medi.
Dysgwch fwy: disabilitywales.org/ymunwch-a-ph...
September 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Mae Cronfa Fynediad i Swyddi Etholedig Cymru yn ôl! 🏴
Rydym yn chwilio am aelodau panel newydd i helpu i benderfynu ar ddyfarniadau ariannu i bobl anabl sy'n sefyll am swydd etholedig.
Dyddiad cau: Dydd Mawrth, 30 Medi.
Dysgwch fwy: disabilitywales.org/ymunwch-a-ph...
Rydym yn chwilio am aelodau panel newydd i helpu i benderfynu ar ddyfarniadau ariannu i bobl anabl sy'n sefyll am swydd etholedig.
Dyddiad cau: Dydd Mawrth, 30 Medi.
Dysgwch fwy: disabilitywales.org/ymunwch-a-ph...
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The Access to Elected Office Fund Wales is back! 🏴
We're looking for new panel members to help decide funding awards for disabled people standing for elected office.
Closing date: Tuesday, 30th September.
Find out more: disabilitywales.org/join-the-acc...
We're looking for new panel members to help decide funding awards for disabled people standing for elected office.
Closing date: Tuesday, 30th September.
Find out more: disabilitywales.org/join-the-acc...
September 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The Access to Elected Office Fund Wales is back! 🏴
We're looking for new panel members to help decide funding awards for disabled people standing for elected office.
Closing date: Tuesday, 30th September.
Find out more: disabilitywales.org/join-the-acc...
We're looking for new panel members to help decide funding awards for disabled people standing for elected office.
Closing date: Tuesday, 30th September.
Find out more: disabilitywales.org/join-the-acc...
We are currently working with the University of South Wales and Marie Curie on the Ready Study, looking at gathering evidence through experience to improve end of life care for people with learning disabilities
To find out more about the study and apply - www.readystudy.uk
To find out more about the study and apply - www.readystudy.uk
September 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We are currently working with the University of South Wales and Marie Curie on the Ready Study, looking at gathering evidence through experience to improve end of life care for people with learning disabilities
To find out more about the study and apply - www.readystudy.uk
To find out more about the study and apply - www.readystudy.uk
Your experience can help change healthcare for people with learning disabilities, so that we never have to read headlines like the one below again.
Full article:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Full article:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Early deaths of people with learning disabilities 'shocking'
People with learning disabilities die 20 years earlier than others.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Your experience can help change healthcare for people with learning disabilities, so that we never have to read headlines like the one below again.
Full article:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Full article:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Carers Wales upcoming calendar of free online training, wellbeing, and information sessions, all designed specifically for unpaid carers.
For full details and to book a place, please visit our website: www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...
For full details and to book a place, please visit our website: www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...
August 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Carers Wales upcoming calendar of free online training, wellbeing, and information sessions, all designed specifically for unpaid carers.
For full details and to book a place, please visit our website: www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...
For full details and to book a place, please visit our website: www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...
Me Time session by @CarersWales for August and September
Sign up on their website! www.carersuk.org/help-and-adv...
Sign up on their website! www.carersuk.org/help-and-adv...
August 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Me Time session by @CarersWales for August and September
Sign up on their website! www.carersuk.org/help-and-adv...
Sign up on their website! www.carersuk.org/help-and-adv...
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Barriers for people with Learning Disabilities in Wales are huge.
Services & support are being cut. People & families are struggling.
We need investment & funding.
www.linkedin.com/posts/andrea...
Services & support are being cut. People & families are struggling.
We need investment & funding.
www.linkedin.com/posts/andrea...
Barriers for people with learning disabilities; Are we still in 1974 ? | Andrea Meek posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Barriers for people with learning disabilities; Are we still in 1974 ?
Recently I went to see Housemates. It's a play by Hijinx Theatre about how the first supported living house for people with lea...
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August 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Barriers for people with Learning Disabilities in Wales are huge.
Services & support are being cut. People & families are struggling.
We need investment & funding.
www.linkedin.com/posts/andrea...
Services & support are being cut. People & families are struggling.
We need investment & funding.
www.linkedin.com/posts/andrea...
Have you say on the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board’s 2023-2035 strategy plan: Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together
This plan will act as a roadmap for how the health board will deliver all services for the next 10 years.
#Cardiff #TheVale
shapingourfuturewellbeing.com/our-work/sha...
This plan will act as a roadmap for how the health board will deliver all services for the next 10 years.
#Cardiff #TheVale
shapingourfuturewellbeing.com/our-work/sha...
Shaping Services for the Future, Together - Shaping our Future Wellbeing
This plan will act as a roadmap for how the health board will deliver all services for the next ten years. The plan will be co-produced with our local
shapingourfuturewellbeing.com
August 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Have you say on the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board’s 2023-2035 strategy plan: Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together
This plan will act as a roadmap for how the health board will deliver all services for the next 10 years.
#Cardiff #TheVale
shapingourfuturewellbeing.com/our-work/sha...
This plan will act as a roadmap for how the health board will deliver all services for the next 10 years.
#Cardiff #TheVale
shapingourfuturewellbeing.com/our-work/sha...
This petition may be of interest to families who get support from supported living and other non profit social care agencies.
*Secure Fair Funding for Charitable Social Care Providers - Petitions*
petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24...
*Secure Fair Funding for Charitable Social Care Providers - Petitions*
petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24...
Petition: Secure Fair Funding for Charitable Social Care Providers
Anheddau Cyf is a long-established, not-for-profit charity supporting over 140 people with learning disabilities across North Wales. For 35 years, Anheddau has empowered individuals to live independently in shared homes, rooted in community life. Its commitment to high-quality, person-centred care has earned it a glowing rating from Care Inspectorate Wales in February 2025, and the trust of families across the region (1).
petitions.senedd.wales
August 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
This petition may be of interest to families who get support from supported living and other non profit social care agencies.
*Secure Fair Funding for Charitable Social Care Providers - Petitions*
petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24...
*Secure Fair Funding for Charitable Social Care Providers - Petitions*
petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24...
As the All Wales Forum we will be responding to the consultation, if there were any point you wanted us to make/emphasis within our own response please get in touch!
Please email [email protected] with your thoughts
There are also easy read versions on the website buff.ly/CDCs2O7
Please email [email protected] with your thoughts
There are also easy read versions on the website buff.ly/CDCs2O7
Draft Disabled People’s Rights Plan | GOV.WALES
We want your views on the draft Disabled People’s Rights Plan.
www.gov.wales
July 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
As the All Wales Forum we will be responding to the consultation, if there were any point you wanted us to make/emphasis within our own response please get in touch!
Please email [email protected] with your thoughts
There are also easy read versions on the website buff.ly/CDCs2O7
Please email [email protected] with your thoughts
There are also easy read versions on the website buff.ly/CDCs2O7
August and September Me Time sessions with Carers Wales
Sign up for the sessions on the website at the link below!
www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...
Sign up for the sessions on the website at the link below!
www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...
July 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
August and September Me Time sessions with Carers Wales
Sign up for the sessions on the website at the link below!
www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...
Sign up for the sessions on the website at the link below!
www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...
Support and improve end of life care for people with learning disabilities – share your story.
With the help of Marie Curie and partners at the University of South Wales, we want to talk to parents and carers who have experienced bereavement.
www.readystudy.uk
With the help of Marie Curie and partners at the University of South Wales, we want to talk to parents and carers who have experienced bereavement.
www.readystudy.uk
July 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Support and improve end of life care for people with learning disabilities – share your story.
With the help of Marie Curie and partners at the University of South Wales, we want to talk to parents and carers who have experienced bereavement.
www.readystudy.uk
With the help of Marie Curie and partners at the University of South Wales, we want to talk to parents and carers who have experienced bereavement.
www.readystudy.uk
Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru: Help gyda chost gofal plant i rieni gymwys sydd â phlant 3 i 4 oed
Mae ceisiadau Cynnig Gofal Plant cymru yn wedi agor ar 18fed Mehefin. Gwnewch gais nawr am ofal plant a ariennir o fis Medi 2025.
www.llyw.cymru/cynnig-gofal...
Mae ceisiadau Cynnig Gofal Plant cymru yn wedi agor ar 18fed Mehefin. Gwnewch gais nawr am ofal plant a ariennir o fis Medi 2025.
www.llyw.cymru/cynnig-gofal...
July 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru: Help gyda chost gofal plant i rieni gymwys sydd â phlant 3 i 4 oed
Mae ceisiadau Cynnig Gofal Plant cymru yn wedi agor ar 18fed Mehefin. Gwnewch gais nawr am ofal plant a ariennir o fis Medi 2025.
www.llyw.cymru/cynnig-gofal...
Mae ceisiadau Cynnig Gofal Plant cymru yn wedi agor ar 18fed Mehefin. Gwnewch gais nawr am ofal plant a ariennir o fis Medi 2025.
www.llyw.cymru/cynnig-gofal...
The Childcare Offer for Wales: help with childcare costs for eligible parents of 3 to 4 year olds
The Childcare offer applications opened on June 18th. Make sure to apply now for funded childcare from September 2025.
www.gov.wales/childcare-of...
The Childcare offer applications opened on June 18th. Make sure to apply now for funded childcare from September 2025.
www.gov.wales/childcare-of...
July 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The Childcare Offer for Wales: help with childcare costs for eligible parents of 3 to 4 year olds
The Childcare offer applications opened on June 18th. Make sure to apply now for funded childcare from September 2025.
www.gov.wales/childcare-of...
The Childcare offer applications opened on June 18th. Make sure to apply now for funded childcare from September 2025.
www.gov.wales/childcare-of...
Great day at @wcvacymru.bsky.social #Gofod3
Lots of conversations about how the Third Sector can work together to support each to improve and continue how we support citizens as a network.
Lots of conversations about how the Third Sector can work together to support each to improve and continue how we support citizens as a network.
July 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Great day at @wcvacymru.bsky.social #Gofod3
Lots of conversations about how the Third Sector can work together to support each to improve and continue how we support citizens as a network.
Lots of conversations about how the Third Sector can work together to support each to improve and continue how we support citizens as a network.
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📢Disability Wales and @allwalesforum.bsky.social call for a crucial extension to the Pathways to Work consultation.
Access barriers, cancelled events and poor communication have failed disabled people across Wales.
Our voices deserve to be heard.
Read more:
www.disabilitywales.org/disability-w...
Access barriers, cancelled events and poor communication have failed disabled people across Wales.
Our voices deserve to be heard.
Read more:
www.disabilitywales.org/disability-w...
Disability Wales and All Wales Forum demand crucial extension to Pathways to Work consultation - Disability Wales
Disability Wales and All Wales Forum have jointly called for an extension to the current Pathways to Work consultation period. We believe that this extension is essential due to several pressing issue...
www.disabilitywales.org
June 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📢Disability Wales and @allwalesforum.bsky.social call for a crucial extension to the Pathways to Work consultation.
Access barriers, cancelled events and poor communication have failed disabled people across Wales.
Our voices deserve to be heard.
Read more:
www.disabilitywales.org/disability-w...
Access barriers, cancelled events and poor communication have failed disabled people across Wales.
Our voices deserve to be heard.
Read more:
www.disabilitywales.org/disability-w...