
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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02-07-2014 13:08:20
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Learning disability university research teams, learning disability organisations and support services gone… It really is dire here in Wales. Urgent action required. Eluned Morgan

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



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…

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]


🚌 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…

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



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



