
Sylvia Penny
@pennysfromwales
Mother/carer, son autistic spectrum +++, daughter v severe ME. Keen to raise awareness of caring, autism, ME & dementia. All views my own.
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14-06-2009 13:56:24
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Dementia Who! Spot on. We provided complex nursing care, medication and used equipment to support someone's daily needs. I never ever had training on any of the tasks I had to do , and in fact was refused the training or support. Thanks for sharing.




The government has quietly published 12 research reports, nearly all related to disability employment, disability poverty and the benefits system, all on the same day, just 8 days after MPs voted to impose £2 billion-a-year cuts to disability benefits. disabilitynewsservice.com/government-qui…

Autistic people are often infantilized and treated like children. Autistic adults have a hard time accessing services, healthcare, and accommodations because much of society sees autism as a childhood disorder. image: Sensory Stories🌈


In #gratitude and with #empathy for all those who offer care and support. (image: All On The Board) #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote



Sylvia Penny Dementia Who! Hamish Auskerry Gemma Dunstan BBC Wales News ITV Wales News Research shows we are less able to fight infection..and the continous producing of stress chemicals impacts us. Offering respite without health and wellbeing support is questionable.








Clh 🏴🏴 Dementia Hwb Swansea Hi, alongside the overall guide, there are factsheets that provide additional information. Factsheet 2 (Voice and Control) includes info on advocacy: olderpeople.wales/wp-content/upl… Factsheet 8 (What can you do if you don’t receive the help you need?) covers complaints:

Clh 🏴🏴 Dementia Hwb Swansea The Commissioner's Advice and Assistance Service can also provide information and support. Contact details for the team are here: olderpeople.wales/advice-and-ass…

Cardiff Council want to know what you think of their Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff: 2025–2030 strategy ldw.org.uk/er-work/easy-r… Please send Cardiff Council your answers by 30 September 2025.