Learning Disability Wales

13/03/2026

11/03/2026

Roeddem yn falch o weithio gyda Llais i greu fersiwn hawdd ei ddeall o'u maniffesto 2026. https://www.easyread.wales/cy/recent-work/llais-hawdd-ei-ddeall-maniffesto-2026/

Mae'r ddogfen hon yn esbonio'r hyn y mae pobl ledled Cymru yn dweud sydd ei angen arnynt gan wasanaethau iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol. Mae'n seiliedig ar filoedd o bobl yn rhannu eu profiadau go iawn.

Dywedodd pobl wrth Llais eu bod eisiau newid go iawn. Maen nhw eisiau i wasanaethau gadw eu haddewidion a gweithio'n well i bawb.
Mae problemau cyffredin yn cynnwys aros hir am apwyntiadau meddygon teulu a llawdriniaeth, oedi mewn cymorth iechyd meddwl a dim digon o gefnogaeth i ofalwyr.

Mae'r maniffesto yn nodi pedair prif flaenoriaeth ar gyfer Llywodraeth nesaf Cymru. Mae hefyd yn esbonio'r camau penodol y mae Llais eisiau i Lywodraeth Cymru eu cymryd, fel trafnidiaeth hygyrch gwell, cynyddu staff gofal sylfaenol a chyflwyno hawliau cyfreithiol i ofal seibiant.

Trwy wneud y maniffesto yn hawdd ei ddeall, fe wnaethom helpu mwy o bobl i ddeall beth mae Llais yn galw amdano. Mae hyn yn golygu y gall mwy o bobl weld sut y gallai gwasanaethau iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol yng Nghymru wella i bawb.

11/03/2026

We were pleased to work with Llais to create an Easy Read version of their 2026 manifesto. https://www.easyread.wales/recent-work/llais-easy-read-manifesto-2026/

This document explains what people across Wales say they need from health and social care services. It is based on thousands of people sharing their real experiences.

People told Llais they want real change. They want services to keep their promises and work better for everyone.

Common problems include long waits for GP appointments and surgery, delays in mental health support and not enough support for carers.

The manifesto sets out four main priorities for the next Welsh Government. It also explains the specific actions Llais wants the Welsh Government to take, like better accessible transport, increasing primary care staff and introducing legal rights to respite care.

By making the manifesto Easy Read, we helped more people understand what Llais is calling for. This means more people can see how health and social care services in Wales could improve for everyone.

11/03/2026

As part of 'Welcome to your Vote' Week, our Welsh Youth Parliament member, Tammi, wanted to share why the Senedd election and registering to vote is important for people with a learning disability and autistic people.

The final date for registering to vote is Monday 20 April 2026.

Register here: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

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Ydych chi wedi cofrestru i bleidleisio eto?

Fel rhan o Wythnos 'Croeso i dy Bleidlais', mae ein haelod Welsh Youth Parliament, Tammi, eisiau rhannu pam mae etholiad y Senedd a chofrestru i bleidleisio yn bwysig i bobl ag anabledd dysgu a phobl awtistig.

Y dyddiad olaf ar gyfer cofrestru i bleidleisio yw dydd Llun 20 Ebrill 2026.

Cofrestrwch yma: https://www.gov.uk/cofrestru-i-bleidleisio

10/03/2026

Did you miss our Annual Conference in Llandudno Junction last year?

If you did, don’t worry! We’ve got some great highlight videos from the event for you to watch.

We also wanted to say a big thank you again to everyone who came to see us in person and watched online.

Keep an eye on our socials over the next few weeks when we will be sharing the theme of our Annual Conference for 2026!

10/03/2026

Does the law support you as an unpaid carer?
That’s the question Carers Wales has been asking since the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act came into force.
It’s been 10 years since the Act was introduced — so is it working for you?
Tell Carers Wales by completing the Track the Act survey. The survey will ask what you know about the law and whether you have received the information, advice, and assistance that are your legal rights. By completing it, you will be contributing to this unique monitoring of carer law — something that does not happen anywhere else in the world outside of Wales.
Complete the survey at:
www.carersuk.org/wales/tracktheact
Not a carer? We want your input too. We’d like to understand your awareness of carer law in Wales. Complete the same survey at:
www.carersuk.org/wales/tracktheact

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A yw'r gyfraith yn eich cefnogi fel gofalwr di-dâl?
Dyna'r cwestiwn y mae Gofalwyr Cymru wedi bod yn ei ofyn ers i Ddeddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) ddod i rym.
Mae 10 mlynedd wedi mynd heibio ers cyflwyno’r Ddeddf — felly a yw’n gweithio i chi?
Dywedwch wrth Gofalwyr Cymru drwy gwblhau’r Dilyn y Ddeddf. Bydd yr arolwg yn gofyn beth rydych chi'n ei wybod am y gyfraith ac a ydych chi wedi derbyn y wybodaeth, y cyngor a'r cymorth sy'n eich hawliau cyfreithiol. Drwy ei gwblhau, byddwch chi'n cyfrannu at y monitro unigryw hwn o gyfraith gofalwyr - rhywbeth nad yw'n digwydd yn unman arall yn y byd y tu allan i Gymru.
Cwblhewch yr arolwg yn:
www.carersuk.org/wales/tracktheact
Ddim yn ofalwr? Rydym eisiau eich mewnbwn hefyd. Hoffem ddeall eich ymwybyddiaeth o gyfraith gofalwyr yng Nghymru. Cwblhewch yr un arolwg yn:
www.carersuk.org/wales/tracktheact

09/03/2026

Wonderful video from our Wales for Everyone celebration last week with Ategi. Diolch Cwm Taff People First! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

09/03/2026

Kayleigh and Sue will soon be jetting off to Disneyland Paris after Kayleigh surprised her gig buddy Sue with tickets to the popular fairytale holiday destination!!

Gig Buddies activities are endless... You could be fitness buddies, theatre buddies, festival buddies, museum buddies, dancing buddies... the list goes on!

We are currently looking for gig buddy volunteers from across Wales! Interested or just want to find out more? Awesome! You can visit gigbuddies.cymru, email gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk or phone 029 2068 1160.

Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr o bob cwr o Gymru i fod yn Ffrindiau Gigiau! Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb neu hoffech chi gael gwybod mwy? Gallwch ymweld â gigbuddies.cymru, anfon e-bost i gigbuddies@ldw.org.uk neu ffonio 029 2068 1160.

09/03/2026

Improvement Cymru 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

Monday 16 March - Venue Cymru, Llandudno. 10am-1:30pm
Register to attend here: https://forms.office.com/e/JkWwGsFQL7

Friday 20 March - Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, Cardiff. 10am-1:30pm
Register to attend here: https://forms.office.com/e/AEjC47DHC0

There is an Easy Read form for people with a learning disability to register here: https://forms.office.com/e/r9uG8695yk

09/03/2026

New Easy Read resources about bowel health to support people with a learning disability.

The resources have been made by Improvement Cymru and cover information on key topics, including healthy eating, drinking fluids, being active, taking medicine, managing constipation, and bowel screening.

There are seven Easy Read booklets and one overall booklet for people who provide care and support.

Resources have also been made for community groups and organisations to promote bowel health. This includes social media graphics, posters, and digital graphics.

All the resources can be downloaded at the link below:

Lets take the taboo out of poo. Weve developed new bowel health resources to support people with a learning disability. The resources cover information on key topics, including healthy eating, drinking fluids, being active,…

09/03/2026

Tîm Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru / Wales Neurodivergence Team is hosting 'Neuroinclusion Matters!' – a pair of free, coproduced online events marking Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

Monday 16 March 10am-12pm - Why We Need a Neuroinclusive Society

Friday 20 March 10am-12pm - How We Create a Neuroinclusive Society

For more information and to book your free place, visit:

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 both the why and the how of neuroinclusion and Wales’ neurodivergent landscape. The two events wi...

09/03/2026

Scores of failings that contributed to the deaths of disabled people who relied on the social security system were kept from MPs who were voting on cuts to disability benefits in the summer of 2025…