Andrea Meek (@andreameek1) 's Twitter Profile
Andrea Meek

@andreameek1

Learning Disabilities researcher in Wales. Often found near the sea. Pastimes include looking at Disney holidays I can't afford.

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Disability Wales (@disabilitywales) 's Twitter Profile Photo

šŸ“¢Calling all our members. We need your voice to fight back against heartless benefit cuts. Tell us how these changes would affect you by taking our short survey. Every voice matters! surveymonkey.com/r/6GNN79S

Learning Disability Wales (@ldwales) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New blog post: Recent closures of learning disability organisations and support services is a worrying trend according to our CEO Zoe Richards. ldw.org.uk/closures-of-le…

Dr Dawn Cavanagh (@dawn26467771) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Learning disability university research teams, learning disability organisations and support services gone… It really is dire here in Wales. Urgent action required. Eluned Morgan

Andrea Meek (@andreameek1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Important post from Learning Disability Wales CEO on the loss of #LearningDisability services. As the research team National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) Cardiff University we had never been in the position before where funding & support was so low. We still had so much significant work to do Senedd Research Dr Elisa Vigna

Delyth Jewell AS / MS (@delythjewellam) 's Twitter Profile Photo

10 libraries are at risk of closure across Caerphilly borough šŸ“š. I asked the Welsh Government once again for urgent support to help keep these libraries open. Byddai cau'r trysordai hyn yn weithred mor ddinistriol, ddisynnwyr. Rhaid eu hachub.

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New PhD study aiming to identify gender differences in workplace support for autistic adults. English version: lnkd.in/eRGWzgPP Welsh version: lnkd.in/evCU5k-W lnkd.in/eDp3T_Vu

New PhD study aiming to identify gender differences in workplace support for autistic adults. 

English version: lnkd.in/eRGWzgPP

Welsh version: lnkd.in/evCU5k-W

lnkd.in/eDp3T_Vu
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Yet another reform failing to show any consideration for how it will impact people with #learningdisabilities in Wales. This time, dental care. Consultation ends 19th June. Again, no Easy Read Wales Version available Learning Disability Wales Mencap Cymru All Wales Forum gov.wales/reform-nhs-gen…

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As the Forum we will be responding to this consultation to ensure families get a say - if you have an experience you want to share with us send us a private message or email [email protected]

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Great panel here for this on Wednesday - billed as a Cardiff event but panelists represent Wales and beyond. It will be interesting to see if any learning disability quustions are asked eventbrite.com/e/the-big-issu…

Disability Wales (@disabilitywales) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚌 Help us get to London and make our voices heard in the fight against cuts to disability benefits! We're raising funds to hire an accessible coach so DW staff & members can join the Mass Lobby. Please donate whatever you can. Together, we are stronger. justgiving.com/campaign/disab…

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Have you watched BBC iPlayer with Chris Packham Inside Our Minds #ADHD? So great to see Tony Lloyd and Amanda Kirby sharing the neuroscience about ADHD and dispelling the media myths about over diagnosis. The extra load that children and adults with ADHD carry is why

Have you watched <a href="/BBCiPlayer/">BBC iPlayer</a> with <a href="/ChrisGPackham/">Chris Packham</a> Inside Our Minds #ADHD? 

So great to see <a href="/tonylloyd50/">Tony Lloyd</a> and <a href="/profamandakirby/">Amanda Kirby</a> sharing the neuroscience about ADHD and dispelling the media myths about over diagnosis. 

The extra load that children and adults with ADHD carry is why
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If you have experience of #Dyspraxia #DCD please help shape UK research priorities šŸ‘‰ Take part here: [lnkd.in/eVCK56Rc](lnkd.in/eVCK56Rc)

If you have experience of #Dyspraxia #DCD please help shape UK research priorities
šŸ‘‰ Take part here: [lnkd.in/eVCK56Rc](lnkd.in/eVCK56Rc)
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All Wales People First produced a Position Statement on the Government's Green Paper 'Reforming Benefits & Support to Get Britain Working'. This is the direct voice of people with #learningdisabilities in Wales. Statement is on the website: allwalespeople1st.co.uk/resource-list/ Sarah Murphy MS

Learning Disability Wales (@ldwales) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are all so sad to hear that Vale People First has made the difficult decision to close. Self advocacy is so important and this will be a terrible loss for everyone involved.

Dr Hefin David MS/AS (@hef4caerphilly) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So disappointing to see this. We must fight to ensure that people with learning disabilities in Wales can continue to have access to self-advocacy support.

Andrea Meek (@andreameek1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Apprenticeship opportunities for deputy SENDCos (England), without needing a Qualified Teacher Status, are a good idea, especially where schools are in need of additional support for a growing ALN numbers. twinkl.co.uk/l/1lano4

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It is important to get your #AnnualHealthCheck to help you stay healthy and live your best life. Watch Charlotte’s video- how the check and #HealthActionPlan help her to stay well and enjoy life. youtu.be/TBZpaJbeg2g #LearningDisability

It is important to get your #AnnualHealthCheck to help you stay healthy and live your best life. Watch Charlotte’s video- how the check and #HealthActionPlan help her to stay well and enjoy life. youtu.be/TBZpaJbeg2g #LearningDisability