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Diary update: Nicole, May 2026

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I’ve just finished my volunteering for the day at Caerphilly Miners Community Centre. I was wiping down all the books…

Diary update, Faye: April 2026

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I’ve finally had my placement confirmed so I’ll be moving home soon. I live with my Mum at the moment…

Diary update, Paul: May 2026

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I was in London last week visiting family – my neighbour took me to the Irish pub again. I don’t…

Joe’s Soapbox

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Mental Health Awareness Week is an important opportunity to recognise the experiences of people with learning disabilities. People with learning…

Joe’s Soapbox – Welsh Government Elections

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On 7 May 2026, people in Wales will vote in an election. This is when we choose who will run…

Diary update: Sam, April 2026

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We went out for Dad’s birthday last night and had a lovely meal. I’ve been busy since we last spoke. …

Diary update, Paul: April 2026

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I’ve been baking oat biscuits and cookies at Menter Fachwen today – I’m still allowed treats now and then, even…

Senedd elections May 7th 2026

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You’ve probably been hearing a lot about the Senedd elections in May. Our members talk a lot about the importance…

Diary update, David: March 2026

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This is my first diary update with the AWPF Member Stories project.  Hello from sunny Glasgow! I’m actually a member…

Diary update: Nicole, March 2026

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It’s six months since I moved into my flat and started living more independently. I can honestly say there are…

Diary update: Paul, February 2026

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My talk to Piws last month went well – I talked about how people can get involved with the Special…

Diary update: Victoria, Feb 2026

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Well, I passed my probationary period as the Project Ambassador for Gig Buddies north Wales.  I’ve been out and about…

Diary update: Andrew, February 2026

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This is my first contribution to the Member Stories. My name is Andrew and I live in Cwmavon which is…

Diary update, Kelsey: January 2026

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It’s been ages since I shared what I’ve been up to. The last update was in 2024. I’d just got…

Diary update, Philip: January 2026

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I’ve just finished cleaning and tidying my flat with my support staff. They’ve just left now.  I’m wearing my Sponge…

Diary update: Sam, January 2026

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I have been very busy throughout November and December, I have been away with my boyfriend for the first time. …

Welsh Government announces commitment to support and services for people with learning disabilities

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Today Sarah Murphy MS, Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, has released a statement about Welsh Government’s commitment to improving…

Diary update, Paul: January 2026

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I’ve just got home from my volunteering job at the British Heart Foundation shop in Bangor. I go every week…

Diary update: Tracy, January 2026

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I’m pleased to say that I am fully recovered from my stroke. I’m on the waiting list for physiotherapy at…

Diary update, Jac: January 2026

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Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! Do you remember I said in my last diary update that I’d been doing some filming but…