Members and staff recently attended a Pan Gwent networking event at Able Radio, Cwmbran. People First groups attending talked about future events, and members exchanged ideas about possible funding and talked about which areas we need to focus on. The groups also discussed the importance of self advocacy.
In June, Ffion Poole, Kath Toms and Christy Taylor attended the Mental Health and Learning Disability Partnership Board Meeting in St Cadocs, Caerleon. We delivered a presentation on Learning Disability Awareness, and the panel showed great interest and was very enthusiastic about the project. A copy will be sent to the director of education.
During the past two months Caerphilly People First has attended meetings of the Citizens’ Panel. At the first meeting we provided an update about the training we have been delivering in schools. Those attending were very impressed with our work, and said they would be happy to recommend us to schools, scouts, girl guides and youth clubs throughout Gwent.
We had a County Meeting in March at Bargoed Y.M.C.A in Gilfach. The Guest Speaker was Jim Wright who discussed what the Gwent Charter Checkers do. He also talked about the Gwent Charter launch which will take place in Cwmbran Golf Club from 11-2 on Wednesday 25th April 2018.
Ffion Bethell
Chair Of Caerphilly People First 