As we look ahead to the 2026 Senedd elections, we want to make sure that the voices of disabled people in Wales are heard.
Help shape our manifesto by telling us your top 5 priorities.
Find out how to get involved: disabilitywales.org/have-your-say-…
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Our Cost of Living Drop-In is back from Fri 5 September with support from @BromleyWell!
📍 Bromley Mencap Office, Rutland House, BR2 9JG
🕙 10am–12pm & 1pm–3pm
📧 Book 1:1 support: [email protected]
Join the fight against cruel cuts to disability benefits!
Your voice is important. Write to your MP outlining how these changes would affect you.
There's a template letter ready for you on our website which you can edit and send to your local MP.
disabilitywales.org/a-message-of-s…
We're looking for individuals to join our Cost of Living Steering Group on Monday 9 June from 10am-12pm at Rutland House.
Please contact us for more information and to join our meeting:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 020 8466 0790 / 07714 686 723.
Check out the latest edition of Talk Back on our website.
There's news about the new National Council reps; James tells us about moving into his own flat; there's updates from groups and from @ChiefExecutive
Lots to read here: ow.ly/uZ8S50VmWhs
Family Fund has grants available to support families in Wales, raising a disabled or seriously ill child aged under 18, and who are living on a low income
find out more and apply before the deadline on Nov 5th
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Sophie, one of the co-chairs of LDMAG is talking to SATV today about the work that LDMAG does to promote the views of people with lived experience of learning disability #LDlivedExperiences
There are 5.7 million carers across the UK caring for an ill, older or disabled family member or friend. 19% of carers feel they have been treated unfairly by the public.
We are calling for caring to become the 10th protected characteristic: go.carersuk.org/Protected-Char…
We're joining the #ShowUsYouCare campaign, and writing to local MPs to remind them how important it is that everyone can get the support they need to live a fulfilling life.
✍ Will you write to your MP too? lnkd.in/ez4TRuvk
Leading disability charities have urged the government to pause Conservative plans for "worrying" and "dangerous" changes to disability benefits.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
A massive thank you to The Scottish Children's Lottery Trust - who have awarded us £2,000 towards our ABC programme.
We are so grateful to everyone who plays the Scottish Children's Lottery for making this possible! #ThankYouThursday@scottish Children's Lottery @SC_Lottery
It's #volunteersweek!
We'd like to say thank you to each and every one of our carer voice champions who help shape our work and give us key insights into what it is really like to be a carer.
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We had a great time at yesterday's #gofod3 event! Networking with organisations & colleagues discussing how we can continue to work together in the third sector alongside health & social care to improve the health & well-being of the people we support. Thank you @WCVACymru 🌟
We had a great time at yesterday's #gofod3 event! Networking with organisations & colleagues discussing how we can continue to work together in the third sector alongside health & social care to improve the health & well-being of the people we support. Thank you @WCVACymru 🌟
It can be difficult to adjust after your caring role ends.
On 24 January we’re holding a special online Care for a Cuppa for former unpaid carers, where you can chat & connect with others who understand the challenges of when caring ends ☕
Sign up here:carersuk.org/help-and-advic…
🫂 Haven't been to one of our Me Time sessions yet? Make 2024 the year you start! Me Time are a series of online activities to support your wellbeing. They're open to anyone across the UK. Check out the upcoming sessions and book your space below 👇
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