FAQs

The questions were co-produced with both professionals and people with lived experience to help us to understand what people with lived experience of LD and their families need.

The PNA is a statutory report that helps the NHS, councils and partner organisations understand the needs of people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
It looks at what support people need now and what they may need in the future.

People with a learning disability can experience different challenges in health, daily life, independence, housing, education, employment and community participation.

We want to make sure their voices, priorities and experiences shape future services.

Anyone with an interest in learning disability, including:

• people with lived experience

• family members and unpaid carers

• professionals and service providers

• advocacy and voluntary groups

• anyone who supports or knows someone with a learning disability

You can take part by:

• answering our surveys (easy read and standard versions)

• joining a forum discussion

• posting a story or idea

• attending a focus group

• taking part in a 1-to-1 interview
  Innovate Trust will help us run focus groups and interviews with people with lived experience.

We want to understand:

• Who are the people with a learning disability in our region?

• What helps them live a healthy, independent and connected life?

• What makes life harder or creates barriers?

• What has changed for people with a learning disability in recent years?

• What needs to improve now and in the future?

• What risks or harms need to be reduced?

• What services, skills or support will people need in the future?

Most tools on EngagementHQ can be used without an account.

Creating an account lets you return to your posts, take part in discussions, and get updates.

Yes.

Your responses are confidential and will only be used to help us understand needs and improve services.
We will not share any personal details.
Any quotes or examples used in reports will be anonymised.

We offer other ways to share your views, including:

• easy read formats

• phone or video interviews

• in-person focus groups

• support from Innovate Trust
  You can also ask a supporter to help you respond.

There is a survey designed for professionals, service providers and partner organisations.
You can also upload evidence, join a discussion or take part in a stakeholder interview.

Everything you share will help shape the Learning Disabilities chapter of the Population Needs Assessment.

Your views will help us:

• identify what’s working

• understand what needs to change

• plan better services for the next five years

This work is led by the Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board, working with:

• Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

• Cardiff Council

• Vale of Glamorgan Council

• voluntary and community partners

• Innovate Trust (supporting LD focus groups and interviews)