David O’Brien, Senior Improvement Manager: In April 2025, we launched the Framework for the use of Non-Pharmaceutical Approaches to Reducing Restrictive Practices in Wales. This was an important milestone in improving the quality of life for people with a learning disability who experience behaviours of concern and their families. We
Continue readingBy Dr Rachel Ann Jones Visiting Professor, National Programme Lead The biggest privilege I have in my day-to-day role is being able to help improve outcomes for people with a learning disability, their families, and their loved ones. The population we serve is among the most vulnerable and marginalised in
Continue readingBy Liz Tucker, Learning Disability Improvement Manager As International Day of Education is celebrated around the world, it feels the perfect time to share with you how our Learning Disability programme has brought visual learning to life. Visual illustration has deep roots in human history, from ancient cave paintings to
Continue readingBy David O’Brien, Senior Improvement Manager, Learning Disability International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which takes place today (3 December), is backed by the United Nations. This is important because whether they take place on a specific day or over the course of a week or month, having high profile
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By David O’Brien, Senior Improvement Manager I got to enjoy one of the best days of my calendar last month, getting together with over 60 peers at the All Wales Community of Practice for Behaviours of Concern in Llandrindod Wells. It’s a privilege for us in Improvement Cymru’s Learning Disabilities
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By Rebecca Curtis, Senior Improvement Manager, Learning Disability team The Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Congress and Awards take place in Manchester on 16 September 2024 and Improvement Cymru has won three of the 10 categories in the poster competition. As an organisation, we’re very proud to feature not
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