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Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
If you are struggling with your mental health, you don't have to face it alone. We are here to listen, 24/7. It's free and confidential to get in touch.
📞Call us on 0800 132 737
📱Text 'HELP' and your question to 81066 (RJ)
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
"But for people like Siôn and all his friends, and people in supported living, it's a massive block. It's going to penalise a lot of people with learning disabilities."
Sign our petition petitions.senedd.wales/petit…
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-6523…
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
It was the @ParentsFed 'Understanding Disability Awards' earlier this week. We won in the 'Professional' Category for all our work with individuals, and the community through our social media app, Insight and our wider use of Technology over the last few years. Thank you so much!
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
Congratulations to Miss Tilley's on their recent Understanding Disability Award from @ParentsFed 🏆
They were recognised for the learning, social and work opportunities created in our #TeamSouthWales canteen, and community cafes in the area 👏
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
A great step forward as there are now 17 learning disability liaison nurses operational in Wales! ❤️🧡💚👏🎉 Such wonderful news! #seethepersonnotthedisability #equalhealthcareforall @SwanseabayNHS @HywelDdaHB @AneurinBevanUHB @BetsiCadwaladr @CV_UHB @CwmTafMorgannwg @PTHBhealth
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
It's Mental Health awareness week (18th - 22nd May 2020)
There are five steps we can all take to improve our mental health. They are called the Five Ways to Wellbeing.
They are:
Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Give
Keep an eye out for our daily messages...
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
We have been advised by the Police that taking a disabled person out for a therapeutic drive would be considered as essential travel under medical reasons. If you have any other queries linked to #coronavirus please call The Wales Learning Disability Helpline on 0808 8000 300
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
New guidance 👍 Where “individuals with learning disabilities or autism require specific exercise in an open space two or three times each day [they may do so] ideally in line with a care plan agreed with a medical professional.” gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
This is what we are doing - we need your help to get carers (paid + unpaid) to understand the importance of what we do, and help people to access it. @ParentsFed @InnovateTrust @MirusWales @DimensionsCymru @cardiffcouncil
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Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
Our dedicated Coronavirus page is always being updated. Check there for:
⭐️ Essential advice and latest information
⭐️ Ideas for learning at home
⭐️ Links to help keep you fit and healthy
⭐️ Ideas for fun and relaxing things to do at home.
➡️ downs-syndrome.org.uk/corona…
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
This easy read guide explains what #socialdistancing is and how it might affect a person with Down’s syndrome.
It also covers how to stay happy and healthy at home.
Please click below to download. 👇
For more information, please click here: bit.ly/CoronavirusDSA
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
The wonderful people at @DanceSyndrome are launching online dance sessions starting TODAY! People with a range of abilities will be able to participate, incl. children who are off school & elderly people who are social distancing.
See their schedule:
dancesyndrome.co.uk/online-d…
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
Park closed to the public – to give free parking to NHS staff. Read more here: orlo.uk/qpxeD
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
The BBC have delayed TV licence fee changes for the over-75s until August in light of the #coronavirus situation.
bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment…
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
We have added new resources and to our Cornonavirus page:
🔹 Social Distancing Easy Read
🔹 Keeping fit & healthy at home (videos & links)
🔹 Learning from home (links)
We still aim to share any new significant updates with you in a timely fashion.
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
We have released a joint statement about the coronavirus with our colleagues @AllWalesPF @LdWales @WalesBlind @MencapCymru @AllWalesForum - we will continue working jointly to address common concerns for our members. #Covid19 #disability
disabilitywales.org/statemen…
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
#Coronavirus (COVID-19): Keep up to date with the latest Vale of Glamorgan Council service information on our website.
Latest updates include:
➡️Waste and Recycling Services
➡️Libraries
➡️Greenlinks Community Transport
valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/ou…
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
I thought I'd share that in the local areas of Cardiff and The Vale Asda supermarkets are prioritising 6am-9am for more vulnerable groups of individuals to shop as well as their carers TOMORROW morning. This provides a safe space for them.. please share😊
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation retweeted
Today @OpenUniversity has launched their Carers Scholarships Fund. This will support up to 50 unpaid carers, who often put their own wishes after those of their loved ones, pursue their educational interests while studying in a way that works best for them ounews.co/around-ou/carers-a…