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Working to make Wales the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn, love and work. RTs are not endorsements.
Ombudsman Wales is considering an investigation into the handling of housing disrepair in Wales, with a particular focus on damp and mould.

They are asking for your views before they decide to carry out the investigation. Consultation closes 8 Dec 12pm
www.ombudsman.wales/ombudsman-co...
Our consultation on proposed wider own Initiative investigation: Responding to reports of disrepair, damp and mould from vulnerable tenants - Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
www.ombudsman.wales
November 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Next up at the @ldwales.bsky.social conference 'Shared lives: your home, your choice' with @ategi.bsky.social
Watch live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKnq... #MyHomeMatters
Learning Disability Wales Annual Conference 2025 - My home matters (South Wales)
YouTube video by Learning Disability Wales
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November 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Today we’re at the @ldwales.bsky.social South Wales annual conference, exploring homes, housing and where people live. You can watch today’s conference live on YouTube here: youtube.com/live/uKnqPkA... Look out for #MyHomeMatters for updates throughout the day!
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Welcome to our south Wales annual conference, My Home Matters. Our Chair, Richie, is today's host in Swansea as we explore homes, housing and where people with a learning disability live.

We are livestreaming today's conference on YouTube: youtube.com/live/uKnqPkA...
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Croeso i’n cynhadledd de Cymru flynyddol, Mae Fy Nghartref yn Bwysig. Ein Cadeirydd, Richie, fydd yn ein cynnal heddiw yng Abertawe wrth i ni archwilio cartrefi, tai ac ymhle mae pobl sydd ag anableddau dysgu yn byw.
November 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Lansiodd @sionedplaid.bsky.social arolwg newydd ac mae eisiau adborth gan drigolion yn #Abertawe, #CastellneddPortTalbot a #PhenYBontArOgwr. Mae'n ymwneud â newidiadau y mae DWP eisiau eu gwneud i fudd-daliadau.

Hawdd i'w Deall ac Arolygon Ar-lein yma: www.sionedwilliams.cymru/cy/newyddion...
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Last week @sionedplaid.bsky.social launched a new survey and wants to hear from residents in #Swansea, #NeathPortTalbot and #Bridgend.

It is about changes the Department for Work and Pensions wants to make to benefits.

The Easy Read survey is here: www.sionedwilliams.cymru/sionedwill/r...
November 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
If you're a third sector organisation in Wales and haven't
completed the first #BaromedrCymru survey from @wcvacymru.bsky.social you've got until tomorrow (Weds 12 Nov).

Complete the survey here: nbsntu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#ThirdSectorWales #Wales
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Mae gennym ni rai tocynnau pris gostyngedig ar gyfer ein cynhadledd flynyddol yng ngogledd Cymru.

Ar gyfer unigolion neu grwpiau.

Anfonwch neges at:
TheEventsTeam@ldw.org.uk

Tocynnau safonol £32. Archebwch eich lle nawr: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/my-...
October 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We have some reduced price tickets for our annual conference in north Wales. For individuals or groups.

Please message: TheEventsTeam@ldw.org.uk

Thursday 6 November - Llandudno Junction

Standard tickets from £32. Book your place now: www.ldw.org.uk/event/my-hom...
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
. @unitedresponse.bsky.social have made an Easy News about the US Government’s claims that paracetamol is linked to autism.

The National Autistic Society has called Trump's announcement dangerous.

www.unitedresponse.org.uk/resource/eas...
Easy News: Autism and Paracetamol - United Response
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Richie has a message for you… 2 weeks until the Learning Disability Wales My Home Matters Annual Conference! Watch, share, and book your ticket today - ldw.org.uk/event/my-home-matters
October 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
We're at the National Social Care Conference in Llandudno for the next 2 days. If you're here too come say hi and find out more about what we do and how we can work together to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities in Wales #NSCC2025
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This session will introduce you to Easy Read, a way of making information easy to read and understand for people with a learning disability.

Tuesday 25 November. 10am - 12.30pm. Online on Zoom

Book your place now: www.ldw.org.uk/event/making...
October 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Fe fydd y sesiwn hon yn eich cyflwyno i Hawdd ei Ddeall, ffordd o wneud gwybodaeth yn hawdd i’w ddarllen a’i ddeall i bobl ag anabledd dysgu.

Dydd Mawrth 25 Tachwedd. 10yb - 12.30yp. Ar-lein ar Zoom

Archebwch eich lle nawr: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/gwn...
October 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Yn ein cynhadledd flynyddol byddwn yn clywed gan yr ymgyrch Bywydau wedi’u Dwyn. Dysgwch am yr hyn maen nhw’n ei wneud i gael pobl ag anabledd dysgu allan o ysbytai diogel amhriodol ac yn ôl i’w cartref personol.

Archebwch eich lle nawr: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/my-...

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October 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
At our annual conference we will hear from the Stolen Lives campaign. Find out what they are doing to get people with a learning disability out of inappropriate secure hospitals and back to a home of their own.

Book your ticket now: www.ldw.org.uk/event/my-hom...

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October 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
We are looking for a new trustee to join our friendly and hardworking board. We have 1 vacancy for a representative from a family support provider organisation or a supported employment organisation. Find out more and apply on our website by 17 October www.ldw.org.uk/new-trustee-...
Learning Disability Wales is looking for a new trustee to join our friendly and hardworking board of trustees - Learning Disability Wales
Do you want to make a difference and help make Wales the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn, love and work? If you are committed to our values and have live...
www.ldw.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Rydym yn chwilio am 1 ymddiriedolwr newydd i ymuno â’n bwrdd cyfeillgar a gweithgar. Mae gennym swydd wag ar gyfer cynrychiolwyr o sefydliad darparwyr cymorth i deuluoedd neu cyflogaeth â chymorth. Dysgwch fwy a gwnewch gais ar ein gwefan erbyn 17 Hydref www.ldw.org.uk/cy/new-trust...
Mae Anabledd Dysgu Cymru yn chwilio am 1 ymddiriedolwr newydd i ymuno â’n bwrdd ymddiriedolwyr cyfeillgar a gweithgar - Anabledd Dysgu Cymru
Ydych chi eisiau gwneud gwahaniaeth a helpu i wneud Cymru y wlad orau yn y byd i bobl ag anabledd dysgu fyw, dysgu, caru a gweithio ynddi? Os ydych wedi ymrwymo i’n gwerthoedd ac mae gennych brofiad b...
www.ldw.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This week is Hate Crime Awareness Week and the theme for 2025 is Disability Hate Crime.

Mencap has easy read information on their website about hate crime:
www.mencap.org.uk/easyread/inf...

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Information about hate crime
Hate crime A hate crime A crime is when someone does something wrong and breaks the law Laws are the rules that everyone in the country has to follow. If you don't follow the rules you can get in trou...
www.mencap.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Learning Disability Wales are looking for a new trustee! Join the friendly, hardworking board @ldwales.bsky.social and help make Wales a place where everyone is valued and included. Find out more and apply www.ldw.org.uk/new-trustee-... #CharityJobs #Trustee #Inclusion #Wales
Learning Disability Wales is looking for a new trustee to join our friendly and hardworking board of trustees - Learning Disability Wales
Do you want to make a difference and help make Wales the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn, love and work? If you are committed to our values and have live...
www.ldw.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Family Fund has grants for families in Wales raising a disabled or seriously ill child aged under 18, and who are living on a low income.
Grant items include family breaks, outdoor play equipment, games, sensory toys, and technology for your child.
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Wales programme - Family Fund
Discover the range of essential grants we can provide to families living in Wales raising a disabled, or seriously ill, child on low income.
familyfund.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Mae #LlywodraethCymru yn gofyn am adborth ar sut y gellid cynnig a rheoli taliadau uniongyrchol ym maes iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol yng Nghymru yn y dyfodol.

Os hoffech ymateb, gwnewch hynny erbyn dydd Mercher 8 Hydref.

www.llyw.cymru/rheoliadau-a...
October 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The #WelshGovernment is asking for feedback on how direct payments in health and social care could be offered and managed in Wales in future.

If you have any experience in this area, please respond to the consultation by Weds 8 October.

www.gov.wales/proposed-reg...
October 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Mark Isherwood MS shares his support for the Stolen Lives Homes Not Hospitals campaign and the need for better support in the community to prevent the hospitalisation of people with a learning disability and move people back into the community #GoodLifeAlliance #HomesNotHospitals
September 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM