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Joe’s Soapbox: October 2025

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During Advocacy Awareness week I have reflected on the work of All Wales People First over the last year. In…

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I was very disappointed with the result of the Welfare Reform Green paper vote on the 1st July. Most MPs…

Joe’s Soapbox: PIP (Personal Independence Payments)

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All Wales People First are very concerned about the UK Government’s Spring statement which talked about large cuts to PIP….

Joe’s Soapbox: Self Advocacy

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In January the Board of All Wales People First spoke about our next MIRROR Strategy (Business Plan). It was signed…

Joe’s Soapbox, Assisted Dying Bill

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All Wales People First have been monitoring progress of the proposed ‘Assisted Dying Bill’ and the implications for people with…

Joe’s Soapbox: Islamaphobia Awareness Month

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Islamophobia month is very important. Islam refers to a religion. Those who practice Islam are often known as Muslims. And…

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September 2024 Transport Public transport continues to cause issues for our members. The AWPF National Council take this very seriously….

Joe’s Soapbox August 2024

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National Eisteddfod, Pontypridd It was lovely to have attended the National Eisteddfod 2024 in Pontypridd. All Wales People First had…

Joe’s Soapbox, March 2024

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The Time is Now On the 17th April All Wales People First will be protesting outside the Senedd. We will…

Joe’s Soapbox, February 2024

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This is going to be a very busy year for All Wales People First. This year we hope to complete…

Joe’s Soapbox: December 2023

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On the 16th of November I attended the first ever North Wales Flyers conference. The North Wales Flyers is a…

Joe’s Soapbox: November 2023

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Some of you will be aware of the Autumn Statement which was announced on the 22nd November 2023. The Statement…

Joe’s Soapbox, September 2023

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Sharing the results On the 12th September The Engage to Change Project held a ‘Sharing the results’ event at the…

Joe’s Soapbox: August 2023

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As you will be aware many people with learning disabilities across Wales have been asked to renew their bus passes….

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By George, we’ve done it It is official. The British Bill of Rights has been scrapped. It was announced by…

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This year marks the fortieth anniversary of the All-Wales Strategy. The strategy was published in 1983. The strategy came about…

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All Wales People First are still aware of the bus pass issue in Wales. Many people are losing their bus…

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I am really concerned about a situation in West Wales. There is a proposal to merge mental health in patient…

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All Wales People First have been aware that our local groups have faced difficult times. It is not just Self-Advocacy…

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Disability Wales celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. I was honored to attend their celebratory meal on the evening of…