LDIAG Information OfficerSam Williams

All About the LDIAG and My Work

Who am I?

My name is Sam Williams I am the LDIAG Information

Officer I started work in January 2009 I work 3 days a week My office is in Learning Disability

Wales in Cardiff

What is the LDIAG?

LDIAG stands for Learning Disability Implementation Advisory Group

The LDIAG was set up in 2002 by Jane Hutt who was the Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales at that time.

The group was set up to look at what the Welsh Government was doing about the report ‘Fulfilling the Promises’.

Members of the group are chosen by the Minister.

There are 3 representatives from All Wales People First.

Other members represent parents and carers, social services, health, research and voluntary organisations (like Mencap Cymru, Learning Disability Wales and All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers).

What is the LDIAG?

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What does the LDIAG do?

The group talks about things that affect people with learning disabilities

They tell the Welsh Government what they think

They give the Welsh Government advice on what can be done to make life better for people with learning disabilities

The group has given the Minister lots of advice about things like transport, health, housing, jobs and prisons.

The group has written lots of important documents too, like the Statement on Policy and Practice for Adults with a Learning Disability.

The LDIAG helped make sure that people with learning disabilities in Wales got annual health checks.

What does the LDIAG do?

How do I find out about the work of the LDIAG?

It is my job to let people know what the LDIAG is doing

I send out newsletters in easy read to tell you what is happening

There is a new LDIAG website so that you can find out more information www.ldiag.org.uk

I come along to roadshows and events like this to let you know what is happening

How can I tell the LDIAG what is important to me?

You can tell me and I will tell the group about it. You can phone me, e-mail me or write to me.

You can come to the roadshows and tell us what you think.

You can tell one of the All Wales People First representatives and they will tell the group at a meeting.

How can I contact you?

My phone number is: 029 20681160 My e-mail address is:

samantha.williams@learningdisabilitywales.org.uk My address is: Learning Disability Wales,

41 Lambourne Crescent, Cardiff Business Park, Llanishen, Cardiff CF14 5GG