Learning Disabilities Chapter - Population Needs Assessment

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Learning Disabilities – PNA 2025–26

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The Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board is preparing a new edition of the Population Needs Assessment (PNA). This is the statutory review of what care, support and community services people need — now and over the coming years. cavrpb.org+1

The PNA is a statutory requirement under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, and helps shape how health and social care services are planned across the region. This year, we are piloting a new chapter-by-chapter approach, taking a deep dive into one or two priority population groups each year. The first groups we are focusing on are:

  • People with lived experience of Learning Disabilities

  • Babies, Children and Young People

We are using a cyclical, living-document approach to the PNA. This means that rather than a one-time report, the PNA will be updated regularly to stay up to date with changing needs, populations, and feedback.

For this next cycle, we’re starting with the Learning Disabilities chapter — because we believe this is a priority area. We want to hear from people with lived experience of a learning disability, family members and carers, professionals, and community organisations.

This page is your space to share your views, experiences and ideas. We want to know:

  • Who is living with a learning disability in Cardiff and the Vale, and what does everyday life look like for you?

  • What makes it easier or harder to live a healthy, independent, connected life — home, health, support, community, work, transport, social life.

  • How things have changed, what’s working, and what needs to improve.

  • What you hope for the future — the support, services and opportunities that would make a real difference.

  • What would help keep people safe, supported and well at all times.

How you can help:
You can take part by completing our easy-read survey, joining a forum, sharing your story, attending a focus group or choosing a 1-to-1 interview — whatever works best for you. We’ll also be working with trusted partners to make this engagement as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Why it matters:
Your input will shape the Learning Disabilities chapter of the PNA. That, in turn, will help shape services, support and community planning across Cardiff and the Vale for years to come.

Thank you for being part of this — your voice matters.

Learning Disabilities – PNA 2025–26

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The Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board is preparing a new edition of the Population Needs Assessment (PNA). This is the statutory review of what care, support and community services people need — now and over the coming years. cavrpb.org+1

The PNA is a statutory requirement under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, and helps shape how health and social care services are planned across the region. This year, we are piloting a new chapter-by-chapter approach, taking a deep dive into one or two priority population groups each year. The first groups we are focusing on are:

  • People with lived experience of Learning Disabilities

  • Babies, Children and Young People

We are using a cyclical, living-document approach to the PNA. This means that rather than a one-time report, the PNA will be updated regularly to stay up to date with changing needs, populations, and feedback.

For this next cycle, we’re starting with the Learning Disabilities chapter — because we believe this is a priority area. We want to hear from people with lived experience of a learning disability, family members and carers, professionals, and community organisations.

This page is your space to share your views, experiences and ideas. We want to know:

  • Who is living with a learning disability in Cardiff and the Vale, and what does everyday life look like for you?

  • What makes it easier or harder to live a healthy, independent, connected life — home, health, support, community, work, transport, social life.

  • How things have changed, what’s working, and what needs to improve.

  • What you hope for the future — the support, services and opportunities that would make a real difference.

  • What would help keep people safe, supported and well at all times.

How you can help:
You can take part by completing our easy-read survey, joining a forum, sharing your story, attending a focus group or choosing a 1-to-1 interview — whatever works best for you. We’ll also be working with trusted partners to make this engagement as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Why it matters:
Your input will shape the Learning Disabilities chapter of the PNA. That, in turn, will help shape services, support and community planning across Cardiff and the Vale for years to come.

Thank you for being part of this — your voice matters.

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    Tell Us What Life Is Like for People With a Learning Disability

    🗣️ We want to hear from YOU.

    Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are doing a big piece of work called the Population Needs Assessment.
    This helps us understand what people need now and in the future.

    This part is about people with a learning disability.

    This forum is a place where you can share your thoughts, stories and ideas   

    You can write as much or as little as you want.
    You can also look at what other people have posted.

    We would like to know:

    1. Who are the people with a learning disability in our area?

    🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Tell us about yourself, your life, your support or your community.

    2. What helps you live a good life?

    For example:

    • 🏥 health

    • 🏡 home

    • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 people who support you

    • 😊 friends or groups

    • 💷 money

    • 🎓 learning / education

    • 💼 work or volunteering

    • 🚌 transport

    • 📱 technology / internet

    3. What makes life harder?

       You can tell us about things that are difficult or that stop you doing what you want.

    4. What has changed for you in the last few years?

    Has anything become easier?
    Has anything become harder?

    5. What would make your life better in the future?

    Tell us what you want, what would help, or what needs to change.

    6. How can we help keep people safe and healthy?

    You can share ideas about staying safe, getting help when you need it, and good health care.

    Why your views matter

    What you tell us will help organisations like the NHS, councils and charities plan better services for people with a learning disability.

    Your ideas will help shape the Learning Disabilities chapter of the Population Needs Assessment.
    (📄 symbol: report)

    Other ways to take part

    You can also:

    • 📝 complete our easy read survey

    • 👥 join a focus group

    • 👤 have a 1-to-1 chat with Innovate Trust

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