All Wales People 1st
@allwalespeople1st.bsky.social
Uniting the voice of self-advocacy groups in Wales to improve the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Cyfuno llais grwpiau hunan-eiriolaeth yng Nghymru
https://linktr.ee/allwalespeople1st
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Disabled people deserve more than survival, we demand change.
Join us as we launch our manifesto: From Barely Surviving to Truly Thriving, which sets out our key asks to political parties ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.
🗓 1 Dec | 4–6pm
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...
Join us as we launch our manifesto: From Barely Surviving to Truly Thriving, which sets out our key asks to political parties ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.
🗓 1 Dec | 4–6pm
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Disabled people deserve more than survival, we demand change.
Join us as we launch our manifesto: From Barely Surviving to Truly Thriving, which sets out our key asks to political parties ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.
🗓 1 Dec | 4–6pm
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...
Join us as we launch our manifesto: From Barely Surviving to Truly Thriving, which sets out our key asks to political parties ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.
🗓 1 Dec | 4–6pm
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...
We are launching our Manifesto for 2026 on Tuesday 4.11.25 at 10.30 am.
We want WG and decision makers to understand what is important to us as people with learning disabilities..
Mark Isherwood MS will be speaking & it'll be live on our FB page.
#AWPFManifesto2026
We want WG and decision makers to understand what is important to us as people with learning disabilities..
Mark Isherwood MS will be speaking & it'll be live on our FB page.
#AWPFManifesto2026
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
We are launching our Manifesto for 2026 on Tuesday 4.11.25 at 10.30 am.
We want WG and decision makers to understand what is important to us as people with learning disabilities..
Mark Isherwood MS will be speaking & it'll be live on our FB page.
#AWPFManifesto2026
We want WG and decision makers to understand what is important to us as people with learning disabilities..
Mark Isherwood MS will be speaking & it'll be live on our FB page.
#AWPFManifesto2026
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⏰ 2 days to go!
The countdown is on for our AGM this Wednesday.
Join us as we unveil our new Strategic Plan and hear important updates on the Welsh Government’s Disabled People’s Rights Plan.
🗓️ 22nd October | 10am – 1pm.
🔗 Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...
The countdown is on for our AGM this Wednesday.
Join us as we unveil our new Strategic Plan and hear important updates on the Welsh Government’s Disabled People’s Rights Plan.
🗓️ 22nd October | 10am – 1pm.
🔗 Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...
October 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
⏰ 2 days to go!
The countdown is on for our AGM this Wednesday.
Join us as we unveil our new Strategic Plan and hear important updates on the Welsh Government’s Disabled People’s Rights Plan.
🗓️ 22nd October | 10am – 1pm.
🔗 Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...
The countdown is on for our AGM this Wednesday.
Join us as we unveil our new Strategic Plan and hear important updates on the Welsh Government’s Disabled People’s Rights Plan.
🗓️ 22nd October | 10am – 1pm.
🔗 Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability...
Happy Diwali!
Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights
It represents the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights
It represents the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
October 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Happy Diwali!
Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights
It represents the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights
It represents the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
October is Black History Month. The theme this year is :
Standing Firm in Power and Pride
We are celebrating the resilience and strength of the black community.
#BlackHistoryMonth2025 #BlackHistoryMonth
Standing Firm in Power and Pride
We are celebrating the resilience and strength of the black community.
#BlackHistoryMonth2025 #BlackHistoryMonth
October 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
October is Black History Month. The theme this year is :
Standing Firm in Power and Pride
We are celebrating the resilience and strength of the black community.
#BlackHistoryMonth2025 #BlackHistoryMonth
Standing Firm in Power and Pride
We are celebrating the resilience and strength of the black community.
#BlackHistoryMonth2025 #BlackHistoryMonth
Harry feels strongly about public transport and housing in his area. He's been supportive of the Homes not Hospitals campaign too. Harry says 'I like to speak up about what I believe in'.
#AWPFMemberStories #LDVoiceWales #LDLivedExperiences
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/diary-update...
(pics: N Hirst)
#AWPFMemberStories #LDVoiceWales #LDLivedExperiences
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/diary-update...
(pics: N Hirst)
Diary update: Harry, September 2025 - All Wales People First
Hi, I’m Harry and I have Williams Syndrome – this is a rare condition, but it’s sometimes called the Happy...
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October 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Harry feels strongly about public transport and housing in his area. He's been supportive of the Homes not Hospitals campaign too. Harry says 'I like to speak up about what I believe in'.
#AWPFMemberStories #LDVoiceWales #LDLivedExperiences
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/diary-update...
(pics: N Hirst)
#AWPFMemberStories #LDVoiceWales #LDLivedExperiences
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/diary-update...
(pics: N Hirst)
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay.
The theme this year is: Good Mental Health isn't a Constant.
MIND, the mental health charity wants us to fight for mental health everyday. .
ow.ly/gnlH50X6Tm4
The theme this year is: Good Mental Health isn't a Constant.
MIND, the mental health charity wants us to fight for mental health everyday. .
ow.ly/gnlH50X6Tm4
World Mental Health Day 2025
World Mental Health Day is on 10 October 2025. Find out how to take part and raise awareness of mental health.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay.
The theme this year is: Good Mental Health isn't a Constant.
MIND, the mental health charity wants us to fight for mental health everyday. .
ow.ly/gnlH50X6Tm4
The theme this year is: Good Mental Health isn't a Constant.
MIND, the mental health charity wants us to fight for mental health everyday. .
ow.ly/gnlH50X6Tm4
On 17th Oct UDIDD at the USW is hosting a book launch 2-4pm
Author Stephen Unwin will be talking about his book 'Beautiful Lives' .
Sara Ryan will be talking about her book 'Critical Health and Learning Disability: an exploration of erasure and social murder'
ow.ly/A1iA50X66cq
Author Stephen Unwin will be talking about his book 'Beautiful Lives' .
Sara Ryan will be talking about her book 'Critical Health and Learning Disability: an exploration of erasure and social murder'
ow.ly/A1iA50X66cq
October 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM
On 17th Oct UDIDD at the USW is hosting a book launch 2-4pm
Author Stephen Unwin will be talking about his book 'Beautiful Lives' .
Sara Ryan will be talking about her book 'Critical Health and Learning Disability: an exploration of erasure and social murder'
ow.ly/A1iA50X66cq
Author Stephen Unwin will be talking about his book 'Beautiful Lives' .
Sara Ryan will be talking about her book 'Critical Health and Learning Disability: an exploration of erasure and social murder'
ow.ly/A1iA50X66cq
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New stories out now! As the risk to rights and access continues apace, meet those taking positive action.
Here's @sabasalman.com intro to some of our latest stories.
communitylivingmagazine.com/saba-salman-...
Here's @sabasalman.com intro to some of our latest stories.
communitylivingmagazine.com/saba-salman-...
Saba Salman: Defiance and unity vital as rights are hit
The UK and US are taking remarkably similar routes when it comes to undermining people’s rights
communitylivingmagazine.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
New stories out now! As the risk to rights and access continues apace, meet those taking positive action.
Here's @sabasalman.com intro to some of our latest stories.
communitylivingmagazine.com/saba-salman-...
Here's @sabasalman.com intro to some of our latest stories.
communitylivingmagazine.com/saba-salman-...
Nicole has finally moved into her new flat!
She told us how she feels more independent in her latest update.
It's on our website here :
https://ow.ly/SZtL50X6gA7
#LDlivedExperiences #LDVoiceWales #AWPFMemberStories
(pic: N Hirst)
She told us how she feels more independent in her latest update.
It's on our website here :
https://ow.ly/SZtL50X6gA7
#LDlivedExperiences #LDVoiceWales #AWPFMemberStories
(pic: N Hirst)
October 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Nicole has finally moved into her new flat!
She told us how she feels more independent in her latest update.
It's on our website here :
https://ow.ly/SZtL50X6gA7
#LDlivedExperiences #LDVoiceWales #AWPFMemberStories
(pic: N Hirst)
She told us how she feels more independent in her latest update.
It's on our website here :
https://ow.ly/SZtL50X6gA7
#LDlivedExperiences #LDVoiceWales #AWPFMemberStories
(pic: N Hirst)
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We'll just leave this reminder here:
Disabled people are not the problem. Barriers are.
👉 Want to learn how to remove them? Start with our Social Model Toolkit: https://www.disabilitywales.org/resources/
#SocialModel #DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Disabled people are not the problem. Barriers are.
👉 Want to learn how to remove them? Start with our Social Model Toolkit: https://www.disabilitywales.org/resources/
#SocialModel #DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
October 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We'll just leave this reminder here:
Disabled people are not the problem. Barriers are.
👉 Want to learn how to remove them? Start with our Social Model Toolkit: https://www.disabilitywales.org/resources/
#SocialModel #DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Disabled people are not the problem. Barriers are.
👉 Want to learn how to remove them? Start with our Social Model Toolkit: https://www.disabilitywales.org/resources/
#SocialModel #DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
It's always good to read the latest edition of Community Living magazine
This edition has some interesting articles about health inequalities, performance artists, and an interview with an award winning film director!
https://communitylivingmagazine.com/
This edition has some interesting articles about health inequalities, performance artists, and an interview with an award winning film director!
https://communitylivingmagazine.com/
Community Living
The campaigning magazine on equality, inclusion and living life: learning disabilities, care, health, welfare, housing, arts and more
communitylivingmagazine.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
It's always good to read the latest edition of Community Living magazine
This edition has some interesting articles about health inequalities, performance artists, and an interview with an award winning film director!
https://communitylivingmagazine.com/
This edition has some interesting articles about health inequalities, performance artists, and an interview with an award winning film director!
https://communitylivingmagazine.com/
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'There is a lack of services, especially in rural areas.'
Our colleague Leandra highlights how disabled people across Wales face barriers to accessing the support they need, particularly in rural communities.
What's your experience of accessing services?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our colleague Leandra highlights how disabled people across Wales face barriers to accessing the support they need, particularly in rural communities.
What's your experience of accessing services?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lampeter mum's fears if disabled son forced to leave day centre
Rory White has been told he can no longer attend the day centre he's called his second home for 17 years.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
'There is a lack of services, especially in rural areas.'
Our colleague Leandra highlights how disabled people across Wales face barriers to accessing the support they need, particularly in rural communities.
What's your experience of accessing services?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our colleague Leandra highlights how disabled people across Wales face barriers to accessing the support they need, particularly in rural communities.
What's your experience of accessing services?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Through our Eyes Photography Project is now on tour in RCT. Thanks to Arts Factory, Maerdy for lending us the space.
If you’re in the area pop to Maerdy Community Centre to see the images. Don't forget about our library of free images
allwalespf.free.resourcespace.com/pages/collec...
If you’re in the area pop to Maerdy Community Centre to see the images. Don't forget about our library of free images
allwalespf.free.resourcespace.com/pages/collec...
September 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The Through our Eyes Photography Project is now on tour in RCT. Thanks to Arts Factory, Maerdy for lending us the space.
If you’re in the area pop to Maerdy Community Centre to see the images. Don't forget about our library of free images
allwalespf.free.resourcespace.com/pages/collec...
If you’re in the area pop to Maerdy Community Centre to see the images. Don't forget about our library of free images
allwalespf.free.resourcespace.com/pages/collec...
Exciting news!
SATV is back on 26.9.25
There’ll be the usual chit chat, themes, guest speakers and a quiz
This year, we'll be doing the quiz differently.
We’ll keep a record of your quiz points every month and there will be a prize at the end of the year for the member with the most points!
SATV is back on 26.9.25
There’ll be the usual chit chat, themes, guest speakers and a quiz
This year, we'll be doing the quiz differently.
We’ll keep a record of your quiz points every month and there will be a prize at the end of the year for the member with the most points!
September 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Exciting news!
SATV is back on 26.9.25
There’ll be the usual chit chat, themes, guest speakers and a quiz
This year, we'll be doing the quiz differently.
We’ll keep a record of your quiz points every month and there will be a prize at the end of the year for the member with the most points!
SATV is back on 26.9.25
There’ll be the usual chit chat, themes, guest speakers and a quiz
This year, we'll be doing the quiz differently.
We’ll keep a record of your quiz points every month and there will be a prize at the end of the year for the member with the most points!
Learning Disability Wales has announced details of its Annual Conference. The theme for this year is My Home Matters.
Get your tickets here: ow.ly/kx0i50WBSQ
Get your tickets here: ow.ly/kx0i50WBSQ
August 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Learning Disability Wales has announced details of its Annual Conference. The theme for this year is My Home Matters.
Get your tickets here: ow.ly/kx0i50WBSQ
Get your tickets here: ow.ly/kx0i50WBSQ
BIHR is offering its 3 part training course Embedding Human Rights Legal Duties in MH Inpatient Care.
ow.ly/m3Jz50WHbZF
Lots of info on their website, including an opportunity to try taster session on 10.9.25
ow.ly/m3Jz50WHbZF
Lots of info on their website, including an opportunity to try taster session on 10.9.25
Embedding Human Rights in Mental Health Inpatient Care
Enquire about BIHR’s Autumn 2025 3-part programme to build strong Human Rights Act knowledge for rights-respecting use of mental health law now and in future.
ow.ly
August 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
BIHR is offering its 3 part training course Embedding Human Rights Legal Duties in MH Inpatient Care.
ow.ly/m3Jz50WHbZF
Lots of info on their website, including an opportunity to try taster session on 10.9.25
ow.ly/m3Jz50WHbZF
Lots of info on their website, including an opportunity to try taster session on 10.9.25
All Wales People First member Andrea doesn’t drive and relies on public transport. This is Andrea’s experience of using the bus service in North Wales
youtube.com/shorts/6vGh5...
#LDLivedExperiences #LDVoiceWales
(pic: N Hirst)
youtube.com/shorts/6vGh5...
#LDLivedExperiences #LDVoiceWales
(pic: N Hirst)
August 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
All Wales People First member Andrea doesn’t drive and relies on public transport. This is Andrea’s experience of using the bus service in North Wales
youtube.com/shorts/6vGh5...
#LDLivedExperiences #LDVoiceWales
(pic: N Hirst)
youtube.com/shorts/6vGh5...
#LDLivedExperiences #LDVoiceWales
(pic: N Hirst)
We've published our Diversity Strategy.
We recognise that we are currently not very diverse and we want to do better.
We have made some changes and we have lots of plans about how to be more welcoming for diverse members and employees.
ow.ly/ze3L50WzvzJ
We recognise that we are currently not very diverse and we want to do better.
We have made some changes and we have lots of plans about how to be more welcoming for diverse members and employees.
ow.ly/ze3L50WzvzJ
August 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We've published our Diversity Strategy.
We recognise that we are currently not very diverse and we want to do better.
We have made some changes and we have lots of plans about how to be more welcoming for diverse members and employees.
ow.ly/ze3L50WzvzJ
We recognise that we are currently not very diverse and we want to do better.
We have made some changes and we have lots of plans about how to be more welcoming for diverse members and employees.
ow.ly/ze3L50WzvzJ
Thanks to all members who attended our events in Carmarthen, Conwy & Cardiff recently
Great discussions about WG's Draft Disabled People’s Rights Plan.
You had some very positive things to say about it and shared concerns too.
We'll do a full report to Welsh Government about what you told us.
Great discussions about WG's Draft Disabled People’s Rights Plan.
You had some very positive things to say about it and shared concerns too.
We'll do a full report to Welsh Government about what you told us.
August 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Thanks to all members who attended our events in Carmarthen, Conwy & Cardiff recently
Great discussions about WG's Draft Disabled People’s Rights Plan.
You had some very positive things to say about it and shared concerns too.
We'll do a full report to Welsh Government about what you told us.
Great discussions about WG's Draft Disabled People’s Rights Plan.
You had some very positive things to say about it and shared concerns too.
We'll do a full report to Welsh Government about what you told us.
Sam recently won an #LDMirror Award for her work to raise awareness of Down Syndrome.
Here's her latest update ow.ly/ubGI50Wsvha
You can watch a short video of Sam and her boyfriend James talking about their awards on our Youtube Channel
youtube.com/shorts/YfN-i...
Here's her latest update ow.ly/ubGI50Wsvha
You can watch a short video of Sam and her boyfriend James talking about their awards on our Youtube Channel
youtube.com/shorts/YfN-i...
Diary update: Sam, June 2025 - All Wales People First
I’ve had a busy June month. The beginning of June was my sister birthday. I had our anniversary on 19...
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July 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Sam recently won an #LDMirror Award for her work to raise awareness of Down Syndrome.
Here's her latest update ow.ly/ubGI50Wsvha
You can watch a short video of Sam and her boyfriend James talking about their awards on our Youtube Channel
youtube.com/shorts/YfN-i...
Here's her latest update ow.ly/ubGI50Wsvha
You can watch a short video of Sam and her boyfriend James talking about their awards on our Youtube Channel
youtube.com/shorts/YfN-i...
We've had a few diary updates from our members lately - some are on our website and some are video updates on our YouTube Channel. #AWPFMemberStories
Why not check them out?
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/category/mem...
www.youtube.com/@allwalespeo...
Why not check them out?
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/category/mem...
www.youtube.com/@allwalespeo...
All Wales People First - Self-Advocacy TV
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July 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We've had a few diary updates from our members lately - some are on our website and some are video updates on our YouTube Channel. #AWPFMemberStories
Why not check them out?
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/category/mem...
www.youtube.com/@allwalespeo...
Why not check them out?
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/category/mem...
www.youtube.com/@allwalespeo...
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📻 Looking forward to hearing our writer Simon Jarrett on R4 today at 3.30pm - talking about the history of learning disabilities.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed, Learning Disabilities
From cruel jibes to institutional care, a history of people with learning disabilities.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
📻 Looking forward to hearing our writer Simon Jarrett on R4 today at 3.30pm - talking about the history of learning disabilities.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Can you help Diabetes UK with a survey?
If you have a learning disability and diabetes, they would like to hear from you
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If you have a learning disability and diabetes, they would like to hear from you
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
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July 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Can you help Diabetes UK with a survey?
If you have a learning disability and diabetes, they would like to hear from you
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you have a learning disability and diabetes, they would like to hear from you
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
@awpfceo.bsky.social writes in the latest @communitylivingmagazine.com about self advocacy and his concerns. He says 'Self-advocacy is the ultimate preventive service – but it is under threat'.
communitylivingmagazine.com/a-need-to-th...
communitylivingmagazine.com/a-need-to-th...
A need to thrive again
With pressures on public finances, self-advocacy support has diminished and people are finding things hard. Governments need to focus on both financial and moral responsibility, says Joe Powell
communitylivingmagazine.com
July 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
@awpfceo.bsky.social writes in the latest @communitylivingmagazine.com about self advocacy and his concerns. He says 'Self-advocacy is the ultimate preventive service – but it is under threat'.
communitylivingmagazine.com/a-need-to-th...
communitylivingmagazine.com/a-need-to-th...