A celebration of those grandparents, siblings and other relatives who take on the care of children because the parents can no longer care for them.This Buttle UK event will also be a chance to hear about the findings of a groundbreaking piece of research on the issue: 'The Poor Relations? Children and Informal Kinship Carers...
Professor Noel Castree, The University of Manchester, Professor of GeographyPublic lecture hosted by the Innovation and Engagement Unit.‘The Anthropocene’ has morphed from a neologism to a buzzword in the academic world, but has yet to become a keyword in the wider world. An unusually big and future facing idea with far-reaching implications for the present,...
The aim of this WCVA Participation Cymru course is to explore the opportunities of using storytelling to share experience and engage service users.Many organisations are seeing the benefit of gathering "real-life" stories from service users, staff and volunteers to help improve their service delivery. This session explores the range of methodology being used to collect...
Disability Rights and Resilience: the role of information, advice and advocacy #dwconf2013Access to Information, Advice and Advocacy is crucial if disabled people are to achieve their right to live independently in the community. However at a time of cuts in benefits, services and jobs it has never been a more challenging environment to develop such...
IntroductionOn 1 October 2010 all existing anti-discrimination legislation was replaced by the Equality Act 2010. The Act has removed inconsistencies, making legislation simpler to understand and comply with. It also strengthens the law, making it easier to tackle disadvantage and inequality.Who should attend?This Diverse Cymru course is particularly relevant for employers and service providers from the public,...
An introduction on how to make written and printed information more accessible for people with a learning disability.Find out more in the Learning Disability Wales online flyer.
The event will provide an opportunity for patients and families to come together to highlight their experiences and discuss recommendations for improving fair access to services and therapies for patients.Complimentary refreshments including a buffet lunch will be provided.You are welcome to circulate details of the events to patients and families in your networks. For further...
WMF SWN SESSIONS: Music and Diversity: just how representative is Cardiff's live music scene?FREE TO ATTEND. You don't need a Swn Festival wristband to attend the WMF at Swn Sessions.This event is taking place during Black History Month.Find out more on the Welsh Music Foundation website.
A safe and relaxed place for those affected by or concerned about dementia to meet and gain information and share experiences.
Wales Millennium Centre is proud to host Black History Month Wales celebrations again this year. Local and national talent will take to the Centre’s Glanfa Stage to perform music inspired by the rich and diverse culture of the African Diaspora. Enjoy a free day of performances, workshops and talks with market place and Caribbean cuisine.For...
Created by J S Hartley Six characters collide at a city centre bus stop on a series of winter evenings, human suffering finding solace in its fellow's pain. Sold is a play based on the testimonies of individuals who have all suffered at the hands of traffickers in Wales. They come from different backgrounds and...
Welcome and introductionsA chance for everyone to get together. Advocates Group- Matters arising from the Advocates meeting on 1st July 2013- Our latest projects and updates from around Wales- Any other business Parents United- Planning for the conference in January 2014 LunchEveryone can get together for lunch in The Pumphouse pub.
