Jo Way retweeted
This #TrusteesWeek we want to say 'thank you/diolch' to our amazing team of trustees and advisors who give us their time, skills and knowledge. Their support is so important in helping to bring about change for people with a learning disability across Wales.
#ThankATrustee
ALT Red banner with white writing that says "A big thank you to our Trustees for giving their time and helping us to make a real difference'. Underneath is a collage of photos.
Jo Way retweeted
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 ldw.org.uk/new-trustee-2025/
Jo Way retweeted
.@WelshGovernment is consulting on changing how they collect data about the ALN system in local authority maintained schools and non-school settings.
Closing date: 3 Dec 2025. Easy Read version (made by @EasyReadWales) is also available.
gov.wales/data-monitor-addit…
Jo Way retweeted
The Prince of Wales was visibly moved as he heard first hand about the devastating impact of suicide, having to pause during a conversation with Rhian Mannings, whose husband took his own life.
Rhian told #BBCBreakfast she has since set up a bereavement charity - and Prince William's Royal Foundation is contributing £1m to develop a National Suicide Prevention Network
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2ej…
Jo Way retweeted
Services for people with a learning disability have reached a crisis point.
We have serious concerns that without urgent and adequate funding:
1. We will see the closure of high quality support services and -
nation.cymru/news/welsh-char…
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Jo Way retweeted
Would you like to be part of All Wales People First Board of Directors? We welcome all applications and especially those from people from minority communities
Contact Joe - details in the poster. Closing date is tomorrow
More information about us : allwalespeople1st.co.uk/
Jo Way retweeted
Important debate in @SeneddWales this Wednesday 4 December on Stolen Lives Homes Not Hospitals campaign: a group of families campaigning for release of people with learning disability or autism trapped in mental health hospitals in Wales. 1 of 3
ALT Group of protesters outside the Senedd with banners that say Homes not hospitals and Our rights are being taken away
Jo Way retweeted
Drive is connecting for Community Partnerships at this amazing event in Swansea #WECymru #WelshEconomy
Jo Way retweeted
Next up at #ADayInMyLife we are hearing about finding and reducing daily restrictive practices, with @SwanseabayNHS @DimensionsCymru and @DriveWalesUK
#ADayInMyLife
ALT Group of people on stage presenting at our conference
Jo Way retweeted
Powerful, important talk From @SwanseabayNHS @DriveWalesUK @DimensionsCymru - our audience at #ADayInMyLife are not happy about these examples of restrictive practice! 😡
- being given the same clothes to wear every day
- forced to leave a concert early at 9pm
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ALT Audience holding up red paddle boards at our conference m, showing their disgust with examples of restrictive practice
Looking forward to attending this next week #WECymru #WellbeingEconomy
❓What is the #WellbeingEconomy, and how can our economic development strategies at local and national level in #Wales, help to strengthen it? What does it mean to do business in the Wellbeing Economy?
Register at bit.ly/WECymru2024
#WECymru
#WelshEconomy
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Jo Way retweeted
Plans are coming together for this exciting event in November! The formal press launch is coming soon, but .... iykyk!
eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellbeing…
Jo Way retweeted
I only need 22 more followers to reach 7000 ♥️👑
I raise awareness on behalf of children with disabilities who are subjected to the barbaric misuse of restraint and seclusion in school and children's services.
My son Calum and I campaign for #CalumsLaw
Can you help us?
Jo Way retweeted
Today - Members debate a @SeneddPetitions report on how businesses going cashless is negatively impacting vulnerable people in society.
Individuals face increased isolation and lack of access to basic services.
Watch on Senedd TV or read the report: bit.ly/3YcdvQd
Absolutely devastating news…such a legend and a massive role model for young cyclists and other athletes. Shows positivity even in the worst circumstances including his wife’s diagnosis. His children are so young 💔
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy says he has terminal cancer and "two to four years" to live
news.sky.com/story/sir-chris…
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Jo Way retweeted
October is #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth . Many of our members have Down Syndrome and are self advocates, volunteers and employees. We're proud to be celebrating with them. #ToBe
You can find out more about Down Syndrome here downs-syndrome.org.uk/
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Jo Way retweeted
We want to hear from you.
@SeneddEquality is looking into Disability and Employment in Wales and wants to make sure its work is informed by experiences and views from people affected by these issues.
Find out more 👇
🔔 CONSULTATION: Disability and Employment
📅 New deadline: The consultation will now close on 9 September 2024
👉 business.senedd.wales/mgCons…
