Bydd pobl Cymru yn cael y cyfle i bleidleisio yn etholiad nesaf y Senedd ddydd Iau 7 Mai 2026. Fel rhan o’n prosiect Barod i Bleidleisio, rydym ni am sicrhau bod pobl gydag anabledd dysgu yn deall eu hawl i bleidleisio a pham mae’n bwysig. Darllenwch fwy yma: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/ydych-chi...

The people of Wales will have the chance to vote in the next Senedd election on Thursday 7 May 2026. As part of our #ReadytoVote project, we want to make sure people with a learning disability understand their right to vote and why it’s important. Read more: www.ldw.org.uk/are-you-read...

Rydym yn gefnogwyr ac yn aelodau o'r Gynghrair Bywyd Da. Rydym am i bobl ag anableddau dysgu a phobl awtistig allu byw yn eu cymunedau, nid cael eu cloi i ffwrdd ymhell o'u teulu, ffrindiau a'u hardal leol. Darllenwch y maniffesto llawn yma: goodlife.wales/maniffesto-s...

We are supporters and members of the Good Life Alliance. We want people with learning disabilities and autistic people to be able to live in their communities, not be locked away far from their family, friends and local area. Read the full manifesto here goodlife.wales/senedd-manif...

@disabilitywales.bsky.social are holding a free online 'Access to Advice' focus group on 31 March from 11am to 12:30pm. The focus group is for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people who have sought, or tried to, access advice and any barriers you have faced. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/access-to-...

The Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 comes into force on 1 April. The new law contains some significant and positive changes: - Removing profit from the care of children looked after. - Introducing direct payments for healthcare. www.gov.wales/written-stat... 1/2

Pedal Power, the wonderful inclusive cycling charity in Cardiff, are crowdfunding to help with a temporary funding shortfall. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/30-more-ye...

Welsh Government is asking parents, carers and practitioners to share their experiences of support for speech, language and communication. The surveys close on 27 March. Survey for parents: balsys.uk/965 1/2

Are you an unpaid carer in Wales? Have you asked for support from your council? Track The Act wants to know if your rights are being upheld. Share your experience anonymously 👇 www.surveyhero.com/c/TrackTheAc...

@improvementcymru.bsky.social are holding 2 important events next week about Annual Health Checks. The events will: - launch the first draft of the 'Once for Wales Annual Health Check Pathway'. - share updates on the progress of Annual Health Checks 1/3

New Easy Read resources from @improvementcymru.bsky.social about bowel health for people with a learning disability. Information includes healthy eating, drinking fluids, being active, taking medicine, managing constipation, and bowel screening. performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/functions/qu...

With the Senedd election on 7 May, it is important to know what you can vote for and how to register to vote. This #WelcomeToYourVote Week (9 - 15 March), take a look @electoralcommission.org.uk information to find out more about how to register: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/re...

@ndwales.bsky.social is hosting 2 free online events marking Neurodiversity Celebration Week. 16 March 10am-12pm: Why We Need a Neuroinclusive Society 20 March 10am-12pm: How We Create a Neuroinclusive Society To book your free place, visit: neurodivergencewales.org/en/news/neur...

Wythnos i fynd! Rydym wrth ein bodd yn cael enillydd Gwobr Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Gareth Bonello yn perfformio yn Cymru i Bawb – ein digwyddiad hygyrch a gyd-ddyluniwyd ar gyfer pobl ag anabledd dysgu. Archebwch eich lle AM DDIM: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/cym...

1 week to go! We're thrilled to have Welsh Music Prize winner Gareth Bonello playing at Wales for Everyone - our accessible, co-designed event for people with a learning disability. Wed 4 March, 10am - 5pm. The Canopi, Cardiff. Book your FREE place: www.ldw.org.uk/event/wales-...

Ombudsman Wales has launched a public consultation on its draft Strategic Plan for 2026-2029. The plan says what the Ombudsman's priorities will be for the next 3 years. An Easy Read version (made by @easyreadwales.bsky.social) is also available. Closes 31 March. www.ombudsman.wales/ombudsman-co...

Business Wales are offering free Social Model of Disability Webinars. The sessions are delivered by the Welsh Government’s team of Disabled People’s Employment Champions who each have lived experience of being disabled or caring for a disabled person. businesswales.gov.wales/news-and-blo...

Important survey for people in Cardiff from the Cardiff and Vale Learning Disability Network. They are asking for people to complete the Learning Disabilities part of the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Population Needs Assessment (PNA). participate.cavrpb.org/shine-together

2 wythnos i fynd! Dathlwch Gymru yn eich ffordd chi ar Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi! Digwyddiad hygyrch i bobl ag anabledd dysgu - cerddoriaeth, celf, iaith Gymraeg, stori‑ddweud a chymuned. Croeso i bawb. 4 Mawrth 10yb-5yp Caerdydd. Archebwch eich lle AM DDIM nawr:https://www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/cymru-i-bawb/

2 weeks to go! Celebrate Wales your way this St David’s Day! An accessible, co‑designed event for people with a learning disability - music, art, Welsh language, storytelling + community. Croeso i bawb. Wed 4 March 10am-5pm Cardiff. Book your FREE place: www.ldw.org.uk/event/wales-...

[email protected] are running a webinar to launch their new coproduction tool on 5 March at 12:30pm. The Working Together Checker is designed to help organisations and individuals plan, review and achieve better coproduction. Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/WTCWeb #Coproduction

New National Guidance and Standards have been published to reinforce the vital role of the Health Equality Framework+ in tackling health inequalities for adults with a learning disability. performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/functions/qu...

Happy New Year to everyone celebrating the Chinese New Year 🏮🧧 🐉🎆

Celebrate Wales your way this St David’s Day! An accessible, co‑designed event for people with a learning disability - music, art, Welsh language, storytelling + community. Croeso i bawb. 4 March, 10am - 5pm. The Canopi, Cardiff. Book your free place www.ldw.org.uk/event/wales-... @ategi.bsky.social

Dathlwch Gymru yn eich ffordd chi ar Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi! Digwyddiad hygyrch i bobl ag anabledd dysgu - cerddoriaeth, celf, iaith Gymraeg, stori‑ddweud a chymuned. Croeso i bawb. Dydd Mercher 4 Mawrth. Y Canopi, Caerdydd. Archebwch eich lle am ddim nawr www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/cym... @ategi.bsky.social

Celebrate Wales your way this St David’s Day! An accessible, co‑designed event for people with a learning disability - music, art, Welsh language, storytelling + community. Croeso i bawb. 4 March, 10am-5pm. The Canopi, Cardiff www.ldw.org.uk/event/wales-...

Dathlwch Gymru yn eich ffordd chi ar Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi! Digwyddiad hygyrch i bobl ag anabledd dysgu -cerddoriaeth, celf, iaith Gymraeg, stori‑ddweud a chymuned. Croeso i bawb. Dydd Mercher 4 Mawrth, 10yb-5yh. The Canopi, Caerdydd. www.ldw.org.uk/cy/event/cym...

Heddiw rydym wedi cyhoeddi ein maniffesto cyn etholiad y Senedd ym mis Mai. Cliciwch y ddolen i ddarllen am 8 mater allweddol yr ydym yn credu y mae angen i Senedd nesaf Cymru fynd i'r afael â nhw i wella bywydau pobl ag anabledd dysgu a'u teuluoedd: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/anabledd-...

We have today published our manifesto ahead of the Senedd election in May. Click the link to read about 8 key issues we believe need to be addressed by the next Welsh Parliament to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and their families: www.ldw.org.uk/learning-dis...

A “human rights scandal” is unfolding in Wales. People with learning disabilities and autistic people, including children, are being locked away in hospitals with no clear medical reason, largely because the care and support they need in the community is not available nation.cymru/feature/peop...

.NAS Cymru is calling on the next Welsh Government to introduce an Autism and Learning Disability Bill to end the unnecessary detention of autistic people and people with learning disabilities, saying the move would also save taxpayers millions. nation.cymru/news/call-fo...

Welsh Government is consulting on a Draft National Strategy for Unpaid Carers 2026, where unpaid carers are recognised earlier and treated as partners in the planning for the person they care for. www.gov.wales/wales-vision... 1/3

We are appalled by a recent letter sent to by the director of education at Merthyr Tydfil County Council to parents and carers of children with additional learning needs, stating that they must “follow school rules”. www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/childre... 1/3

Ar ôl misoedd o waith caled, rydym yn falch o rannu bod ein gwasanaeth gwybodaeth yn hygyrch, @easyreadwales.bsky.social, wedi lansio ei wefan newydd sbon heddiw - hawddeiddeall.cymru! Darllenwch yr erthygl lawn am yr hyn maen nhw'n ei gynnig yma: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/hawdd-ei-...

After months of hard work, we are pleased to share that our accessible information service, @easyreadwales.bsky.social, has today launched its brand-new website easyread.wales! Read the full article about Easy Read Wales and what they offer here: www.ldw.org.uk/easy-read-wa... #EasyRead

Have your say on plans to boost speech and language support. Closing date for comments is 30 April 2026. www.gov.wales/have-your-sa...

@bild.org.uk's International #PBS Conference takes place in Bristol and online on 19-20 Feb. 'Advancing PBS: From Expert-driven to Experience-led' will spotlight the continued evolution of PBS, reaffirming the vital role of coproduction and truly person-led support. web.cvent.com/event/b890d9...

Heddiw ydy Diwrnod Cofio’r Holocost, cyfle i fyfyrio, dysgu a chofio’r holl bobl gafodd eu herlid a’u lladd yn ystod yr Holocost, dan erledigaeth y Natsïaid, ac mewn hil-laddiadau eraill. www.ldw.org.uk/cy/holocaust... 1/3

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, an opportunity to reflect, learn, and remember all who were persecuted and killed during The Holocaust, under Nazi persecution, and in subsequent genocides. www.ldw.org.uk/holocaust-re... 1/3

My statement on Welsh Government’s response to the report by the Stolen Lives Homes Not Hospitals Task and Finish Group, published today. 1/7

Fy natganiad ar ymateb Llywodraeth Cymru i'r adroddiad gan y ‘Grŵp Gorchwyl a Gorffen ar yr Ymgyrch ‘Cartrefi nid Ysbytai’ gan Bywydau wedi’u Dwyn’, a gyhoeddwyd heddiw. 1/7

Minister for Mental Health and Well-being Sarah Murphy has today published a written statement on learning disability policy, priorities, achievements and plans. The statement refers to a 3‑year integrated learning disability service transformation programme. www.gov.wales/written-stat...

St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity awards fast emergency grants of up to £500 to help people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Crisis grants can be used to remove immediate barriers such as rent in advance, deposits, ID, and removal costs. frontlinenetwork.org.uk/vrf/

The National Development Team for Inclusion is looking for people with a learning disability who are Black, South Asian or mixed heritage to help with a new project exploring the difference cultural competency training has made for staff and the people they support. www.ndti.org.uk/resource/min...

Dyddiad cau wedi’i ymestyn tan ddydd Mercher 21 Ionawr. Mae Ffrindiau Gig Gogledd Cymru yn chwilio am Uwch Gydlynydd sy’n siarad Cymraeg i ymuno â’n tîm. www.ldw.org.uk/cy/mae-ffrin...

Closing date extended until Wednesday 21 January. Gig Buddies North Wales is looking for a Welsh-speaking Senior Coordinator to join our team. www.ldw.org.uk/gig-buddies-...

A specialist clinician tasked with improving remote care for people with a learning disability, is one of several new appointments the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust has made to improve the care it delivers to patients remotely. ambulance.nhs.wales/news/nhs/202...

Dim ond wythnos i fynd tan y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ein swydd Uwch Gydlynydd gyda Ffrindiau Gig Gogledd Cymru. Dyma Caren, gwirfoddolwr ffrindiau gig, gyda mwy o wybodaeth am y swydd gyffrous hon. Dyddiad cau: 19 Ionawr 2026 Sut i wneud cais: www.ldw.org.uk/cy/mae-ffrin...

Mae Ffrindiau Gig Gogledd Cymru yn chwilio am Uwch Gydlynydd sy’n siarad Cymraeg. Dyddiad cau: 19 Ionawr. www.ldw.org.uk/cy/mae-ffrin... Gig Buddies North Wales is looking for a Welsh-speaking Senior Coordinator. Closing date: 19 January

Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner prize for her colourful drawings and sculptures made from found fabric and VHS tape, becoming the first artist with a learning disability to take home the £25,000 prize. Llongyfarchiadau Nnena! www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...