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
https://linktr.ee/allwalespeople1st
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
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.
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
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)
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!
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.
We've uploaded an interview with Fran, one of our north Wales members, who won the Talent Show at #LDAdFest2025.
Watch it on our Youtube channel here
ow.ly/scvv50Woa6V
Watch it on our Youtube channel here
ow.ly/scvv50Woa6V
July 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
We've uploaded an interview with Fran, one of our north Wales members, who won the Talent Show at #LDAdFest2025.
Watch it on our Youtube channel here
ow.ly/scvv50Woa6V
Watch it on our Youtube channel here
ow.ly/scvv50Woa6V
Members approved our Annual Report at the AGM last week.
You can read it on our website
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/wp-content/u...
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/wp-content/u...
You can read it on our website
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/wp-content/u...
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/wp-content/u...
July 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Members approved our Annual Report at the AGM last week.
You can read it on our website
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/wp-content/u...
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/wp-content/u...
You can read it on our website
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/wp-content/u...
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/wp-content/u...
What a time we had at #LDAdFest2025. The theme was #HiddenTalents and we had some wonderful contributions to our talent contest which was won by Fran, one of our members from Conwy. 'Hidden Talents is about expressing who you are and being your own person' (Shayna, Conwy)
June 27, 2025 at 8:21 AM
What a time we had at #LDAdFest2025. The theme was #HiddenTalents and we had some wonderful contributions to our talent contest which was won by Fran, one of our members from Conwy. 'Hidden Talents is about expressing who you are and being your own person' (Shayna, Conwy)
Can you help Diabetes UK?
They still need some responses from Wales so they have extended the deadline to July 11th.
This survey is for adults with learning disabilities and diabetes and carers of people with learning disabilities and diabetes in the UK
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
They still need some responses from Wales so they have extended the deadline to July 11th.
This survey is for adults with learning disabilities and diabetes and carers of people with learning disabilities and diabetes in the UK
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
June 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Can you help Diabetes UK?
They still need some responses from Wales so they have extended the deadline to July 11th.
This survey is for adults with learning disabilities and diabetes and carers of people with learning disabilities and diabetes in the UK
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
They still need some responses from Wales so they have extended the deadline to July 11th.
This survey is for adults with learning disabilities and diabetes and carers of people with learning disabilities and diabetes in the UK
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
During #LearningDisabilityWeek why not check out our free image library?
The images show people with learning disabilities as they want to be seen. Living ordinary lives.
#DoYouSeeMe?
The images are free to use
allwalespf.free.resourcespace.com/pages/collec...
The images show people with learning disabilities as they want to be seen. Living ordinary lives.
#DoYouSeeMe?
The images are free to use
allwalespf.free.resourcespace.com/pages/collec...
June 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
During #LearningDisabilityWeek why not check out our free image library?
The images show people with learning disabilities as they want to be seen. Living ordinary lives.
#DoYouSeeMe?
The images are free to use
allwalespf.free.resourcespace.com/pages/collec...
The images show people with learning disabilities as they want to be seen. Living ordinary lives.
#DoYouSeeMe?
The images are free to use
allwalespf.free.resourcespace.com/pages/collec...
We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25th June at the Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel, Abergele. Everyone is welcome to attend.
You can find more information on our website here: ow.ly/x3WQ50VWiU2
(pic: N Hirst)
You can find more information on our website here: ow.ly/x3WQ50VWiU2
(pic: N Hirst)
May 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25th June at the Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel, Abergele. Everyone is welcome to attend.
You can find more information on our website here: ow.ly/x3WQ50VWiU2
(pic: N Hirst)
You can find more information on our website here: ow.ly/x3WQ50VWiU2
(pic: N Hirst)
Joe Powell is on his way to London with Disability Wales to lobby about the proposed cuts to welfare benefits. @awpfceo.bsky.social
#disabledpeopleagainstcuts
#VictoryForSelfAdvocacy
#disabledpeopleagainstcuts
#VictoryForSelfAdvocacy
May 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Joe Powell is on his way to London with Disability Wales to lobby about the proposed cuts to welfare benefits. @awpfceo.bsky.social
#disabledpeopleagainstcuts
#VictoryForSelfAdvocacy
#disabledpeopleagainstcuts
#VictoryForSelfAdvocacy
Elevenses with Gerraint is back on the 9th May. We're marking Cynnig Cymraeg Week.
Come and join us to talk about everything Welsh! Croeso i bawb!
We look forward to seeing you
Details in poster
Come and join us to talk about everything Welsh! Croeso i bawb!
We look forward to seeing you
Details in poster
May 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Elevenses with Gerraint is back on the 9th May. We're marking Cynnig Cymraeg Week.
Come and join us to talk about everything Welsh! Croeso i bawb!
We look forward to seeing you
Details in poster
Come and join us to talk about everything Welsh! Croeso i bawb!
We look forward to seeing you
Details in poster
Elevenses with Gerraint is back this Friday. It's about Benefits and Support and the proposed welfare reform. Here's some Easy Read information about the proposed changes shorturl.at/a4olm
We look forward to seeing you
Details in poster
We look forward to seeing you
Details in poster
April 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Elevenses with Gerraint is back this Friday. It's about Benefits and Support and the proposed welfare reform. Here's some Easy Read information about the proposed changes shorturl.at/a4olm
We look forward to seeing you
Details in poster
We look forward to seeing you
Details in poster
For our Jewish members and supporters this week is the week that they celebrate Passover.
Happy Passover to our friends who are celebrating.
Happy Passover to our friends who are celebrating.
April 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
For our Jewish members and supporters this week is the week that they celebrate Passover.
Happy Passover to our friends who are celebrating.
Happy Passover to our friends who are celebrating.
Cardiff People First are looking to recruit a person with lived experience of learning disability. They want someone for 10 hours per week and the pay is £13.10 per hour. You can find out how to contact them here: ow.ly/nuqV50VxpKp
April 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Cardiff People First are looking to recruit a person with lived experience of learning disability. They want someone for 10 hours per week and the pay is £13.10 per hour. You can find out how to contact them here: ow.ly/nuqV50VxpKp
Mae archebion nawr ar agor ar gyfer #LDAdFest2025!
Byddwn yn y Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel yn Abergele ar 24 a 25 Mehefin.
Y thema eleni yw Doniau Cudd.
Mwy o wybodaeth a dolen i ffurflen archebu yma ow.ly/SmFq50VeFNQ
Byddwn yn y Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel yn Abergele ar 24 a 25 Mehefin.
Y thema eleni yw Doniau Cudd.
Mwy o wybodaeth a dolen i ffurflen archebu yma ow.ly/SmFq50VeFNQ
April 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Mae archebion nawr ar agor ar gyfer #LDAdFest2025!
Byddwn yn y Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel yn Abergele ar 24 a 25 Mehefin.
Y thema eleni yw Doniau Cudd.
Mwy o wybodaeth a dolen i ffurflen archebu yma ow.ly/SmFq50VeFNQ
Byddwn yn y Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel yn Abergele ar 24 a 25 Mehefin.
Y thema eleni yw Doniau Cudd.
Mwy o wybodaeth a dolen i ffurflen archebu yma ow.ly/SmFq50VeFNQ
Bookings are now open for #LDAdFest2025!
We're very excited to say that we will be in the Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel in Abergele on 24th and 25th June.
The theme this year is Hidden Talents.
More information and link to booking form here: ow.ly/s9OK50VeFoV
We're very excited to say that we will be in the Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel in Abergele on 24th and 25th June.
The theme this year is Hidden Talents.
More information and link to booking form here: ow.ly/s9OK50VeFoV
April 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Bookings are now open for #LDAdFest2025!
We're very excited to say that we will be in the Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel in Abergele on 24th and 25th June.
The theme this year is Hidden Talents.
More information and link to booking form here: ow.ly/s9OK50VeFoV
We're very excited to say that we will be in the Kinmel and Kinspa Hotel in Abergele on 24th and 25th June.
The theme this year is Hidden Talents.
More information and link to booking form here: ow.ly/s9OK50VeFoV
It's Nightclub tomorrow night.
Join Gerraint for great tunes and a catch up with your friends.
We start earlier these days so everyone can have a chat before the music starts.
Join us from 8.30. See you there!
(pic:N Hirst)
Join Gerraint for great tunes and a catch up with your friends.
We start earlier these days so everyone can have a chat before the music starts.
Join us from 8.30. See you there!
(pic:N Hirst)
April 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It's Nightclub tomorrow night.
Join Gerraint for great tunes and a catch up with your friends.
We start earlier these days so everyone can have a chat before the music starts.
Join us from 8.30. See you there!
(pic:N Hirst)
Join Gerraint for great tunes and a catch up with your friends.
We start earlier these days so everyone can have a chat before the music starts.
Join us from 8.30. See you there!
(pic:N Hirst)
MIRROR Awards!
Do you know a person or a group that deserves an award? We have an ER nomination form here:
www.awpf.online/mirror-nomin...
More information on all the awards here:
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/events-and-t...
Closing date for nominations is 25th April
#LDMirror #LDAdFest2025
Do you know a person or a group that deserves an award? We have an ER nomination form here:
www.awpf.online/mirror-nomin...
More information on all the awards here:
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/events-and-t...
Closing date for nominations is 25th April
#LDMirror #LDAdFest2025
April 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
MIRROR Awards!
Do you know a person or a group that deserves an award? We have an ER nomination form here:
www.awpf.online/mirror-nomin...
More information on all the awards here:
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/events-and-t...
Closing date for nominations is 25th April
#LDMirror #LDAdFest2025
Do you know a person or a group that deserves an award? We have an ER nomination form here:
www.awpf.online/mirror-nomin...
More information on all the awards here:
allwalespeople1st.co.uk/events-and-t...
Closing date for nominations is 25th April
#LDMirror #LDAdFest2025
Would you like to join our Board of Trustees? We're looking for board members -in particular for a Treasurer. If you think you have the skills, we'd love to hear from you. We're keen to hear from disabled people, those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities & marginalised communities.
April 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Would you like to join our Board of Trustees? We're looking for board members -in particular for a Treasurer. If you think you have the skills, we'd love to hear from you. We're keen to hear from disabled people, those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities & marginalised communities.