Claire Morgan 15/05/2026 Member StoriesNews

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

I don’t have a moving date yet, waiting to hear from the Social Worker this week.

I know my new home well because I’ve had a few respite visits there. Its lovely. I’m really happy because it’s close to my family, friends and clubs. I know some of the other residents who I get on well with.

I’m happy that I’ll still be close enough to do my volunteering job and my college course.

The down side is that I’ll miss my pets as the new place doesn’t accept pets, but I’ll still be visiting home to see Mum and my pets.

My Mum is excited for me. I’m glad she’ll have more time for herself when I move. She gives me a lot of support.

The placement means that I’ll be able to feel more independent with the right support. I’ll be getting one to one support but be able to come and go as I please. For safety I just have to check in and out and have support to get to and from the bus stop. I think that’s good though.

If I can sort out support, I want to come to AdFest this year. I should know more soon. I want to attend the both days and stay overnight. Hopefully there will be some space left.

I’m so pleased to be moving home after waiting for so long. It’s terrible that there aren’t enough supported placements available to meet people’s needs. Mine has taken over a year.

A few potential places came up during that time, but they didn’t happen.

It’s awful that many placements offered to people with learning disabilities are not close to the person’s family and friends. I was offered a placement a long way from home, but I didn’t accept it. I felt anxious about being so far away from people I know.

It’s the Senedd Election in a few days and I’ve no idea who I’ll be voting for. I’m hoping to vote but I need to read up on the information.