Cardiff People First

Rydym yn gweithio gyda @CardiffPF i gynnal gweithdy democratiaeth i oedolion ag anableddau dysgu. 📍Neuadd y Sir 📅Dydd Iau, Chwefror 13 ⏰1.30 – 2.30pm E-bostiwch info@CardiffPeopleFirst.org.uk neu gwasanaethauetholiadol@caerdydd.gov.uk os hoffech fynychu orlo.uk/5Mihx

More news has been forwarded through to us from @AllWalesPF! Our friends at @CardiffPF have an online store! cardiff-people-first.teemill.com

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Let's get together to spread the word about self-checks & early detection. We loved our coffee morning this week, learning about self-exams & reading through brilliant resources from @CardiffPF Thanks to everyone who joined us! 🎀

Last day for collecting signatures. Every little helps. Petition: Stop the detention of learning disabled and autistic children, young people and adults in hospitals. petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2461…

New product in our shop - iphone cases made from natural, biodegradable materials. Featuring designs entirely by people with lived experience of learning disability. Your help helps us to keep our work going - check out our other products too! cardiff-people-first.teemill.com/collection/pho…

We received an e-mail from Joanna Jones, Health Care Support Worker in @CV_UHB's Community Learning Disability Team (NHS). Joanna is seconded there from @CardiffPF.

It was great to stop by and visit @CardiffPF at their office in Canton. Their incredible work supporting people with learning disabilities is truly inspiring. A big thank you to Dawn for organising a Q&A session. I look forward to working with you over the next months.

Petition: Stop the detention of learning disabled and autistic children, young people and adults in hospitals. petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2461…

“Could you imagine being 50 or 60 years old and not being allowed to go in the kitchen to get a drink?” What a senior academic discovered when she researched the treatment of people over 40 with learning disabilities 🎧bit.ly/4d8sb8t

We've uploaded a series of interviews with Chloe from @CwmTafPeopleFirst to our TikTok. Chloe shares her experiences of living independently, being a member of her local SA group and making connections. There's a video each day this week; ow.ly/Ifkc50TmELo (pic: N Hirst)

Great meeting with @RhysOwenThomas

Come meet us for a walk round Victoria Park. We'll be looking at the memorial benches and having a chat. Thurs 12 September. 1-2pm.

@Heledd_Plaid Got the area wrong - not Torfaen or Caerphilly!

On 19 September, you can tell @Heledd_Plaid what you think! Let us know if you are coming!

Tell your politican what you want them to do! If you are from Cardiff, @ValePeople1st, @RCTPeopleFirst, Torfaen, @CaerphillyFirst you are in charge of Rhys Ab Owen! Let us know if you are coming on 5 September.

Been away for a while... X decided we were under 13 and banned us!

Thanks to those who joined the SPPINN (Severe Period Pain Is Not Normal) research group last week. We had brilliant suggestions about improving female health management. We're holding another session on September 16th at 10am on zoom. Contact tracey@allwalespeople1st.co.uk

Are you interested in becoming a walk leader for Muslim Hikers? We’re pleased to share an exciting opportunity to join the Walk Together Community Walk Leaders Pathway.

Freepost on our shop this weekend! Check it out and help us out - cardiff-people-first.teemill.com

Zarah Kaleem who is a community consultant, advocate and trainer enhanced to a better quality of life for people with learning disabilities @NewportPeople1 @CardiffPF tells us about what it’s like being a self advocate and what it is like to be a diverse community facilitator with lived experiences #SelfAdvocacyispower @AllWalesPF @EOloidi @LastDaysoflifeR