It was great to interview one of our members, Melanie Minty, Policy Advisor at Care Forum Wales.

In our new blog, Melanie shares the positive changes she wants to influence, and the important role providers play in supporting people.

🔗ctmregionalpartnershipboard.co.uk/member-stories…

Grateful to receive this excellent report by RCT People First on the 'Showing Resilience Conference' highlighting the remarkable resilience of people with learning disabilities to overcome challenges posed by the pandemic.

Honoured to be a guest speaker at the conference!

Great upskilling morning with Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership and regional community organisations; growing our understanding of the ‘ingredients’ of meaningful coproduction & discussing the health & wellbeing impact for patients & service users #ctmcopro

What a fantastic day with a group of inspiring, passionate people who are committed to improving and influencing systems across Cwm Taf Morgannwg Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership

It was so fantastic to bring this passionate group together.

We talked about culture and values for coproduction.

Lots of thoughts and ideas to reflect on and take forward.

Read about our work so far here: ctmregionalpartnershipboard.co.uk/ctm-co-product…

It's great to see people from across the region coming together to discuss coproduction!

The group is sharing why coproduction is important to them and their communities.

Lots of thoughts around sharing skills and ideas.

#ctmcopro

Wow, what an amazing day yesterday!

We shared stories and experiences.

We came up with creative ideas to improve dementia care and support.

All will be fed into our regional dementia plan.

To get involved, visit our campaign page:

ctmregionalpartnershipboard.co.uk/dementiacampai…

#ctmdementiahack

How can we improve dementia services and support?

Today we are holding a hackathon with those affected by dementia and professionals.

Through creativity, we'll hear experiences, and come up with solutions.

#ctmdementiahack

Fantastic day in Bridgend Learning Disability Service Development Group. People First Bridgend presenting how not to run a meeting! Innovation @ Cwm Taf Morgannwg Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Jane Gebbie 💙🌈 Bridgend CB Council Learning Disability Wales

VIVA Fest (Vision, Inclusion, Voice, Advocacy) was a festival created by and for people with learning disabilities.

The day enabled people to have fun at a festival and share experiences.

▶️youtube.com/watch?v=ImumEB…

#learningdisabilityweek

We are holding workshops to identify the best ways to communicate and share information with people living with dementia and their families.

Can you help?

Join us online:

July 11th: ow.ly/8Rep50OTTWI

July 12th:ow.ly/ToKO50OTTWK

July 13th: ow.ly/gq5B50OTUOa

Meet Chloe!

Chloe is Chair of our Regional Learning Disabilities Group.

As Chair, Chloe ensures the voice of people with learning disabilities is at the heart of funding and resourcing decisions for services.

#learningdisabilityweek

“I may need a little more support, but I can work.”

People with learning disabilities co-created 'See Me,' a song about wanting more choice with work and volunteering.

These conversations will continue to influence our priorities for the next 5 years.

#learningdisabilityweek

Wow to be highly commended with my work with Drive for the rights of people with disabilities means a hell of a lot to me! Wow 😯 wow 😯 thank you so much honestly I don’t know what to say it’s so incredible to be nominated alongside winner Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership RCT People First Drive

It's brilliant to see people from CTM being recognised for their fantastic work.

Well done Adam, Chloe, Lynne, Raymond, Cwm Taf People First and Drive

#ldadfest2023 #ldmirrorawards

This week we'll be focusing on learning disabilities!

🌟We'll be sharing inspiring stories and projects

&

🗣️We'll share some of the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities

Learn more on our page:

ow.ly/iIPz50OREJW

#learningdisabilityweek

So good to be at #LDAdfest23 Our Right to Human Rights conference with members of Cwm Taf People First and PF Bridgend - ensuring that the voices of people with #learningdisabilities across Cwm Taf Morgannwg are heard and empowered to influence positive change that protects their rights!

It’s #LearningDisabilityWeek . We’ll be celebrating all the incredible things that people with a learning disability do for our CTM communities.

In this video by RCT People First, they highlight the importance of accessible communication & information.

vimeo.com/589333900

On the way to All Wales People 1st Adfest Self Advocacy! Let’s make the best ever RCT People First let’s show Cardiff how it’s done #adfest #cardiff #selfadvocacy

It's #LearningDisability Week!

We want to ensure people with learning disabilities have their voices heard on issues important to them.

Communication can be a barrier.

Members of Cwm Taf People First explain why in the film below:

Watch here▶️vimeo.com/580672252