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15/06/2026
Launch of brain health resources to support healthier futures for people with learning disabilities

A suite of new resources has been launched to support people to better understand and manage their brain health. Launched during Learning Disability Week (15-21 June), the new resources aim to make brain health more accessible, and highlight its importance, particularly for long-term wellbeing and quality of life.

01/04/2026
New Listening to People statutory guidance to improve how NHS Wales responds to concerns

From today, 1 April 2026, NHS Wales will be implementing changes to the way concerns are investigated across Wales.

20/03/2026
New Annual Health Check Pathway to improve services for learning disability community in Wales
A large group of people are watching a presentation in a conference room.
A large group of people are watching a presentation in a conference room.

Annual Health Checks are offered every year by GP practices to adults with a learning disability aged 18 and over. These checks provide an opportunity to identify health issues early, review existing conditions and medications, and plan personalised care.

11/03/2026
New pilot findings show how Datix Cymru can strengthen oversight of restrictive practice
A healthcare professional is holding a laptop.
A healthcare professional is holding a laptop.

Findings from an NHS Wales pilot project have shown how targeted changes to Datix Cymru could improve the recording, monitoring and review of restrictive practice across NHS care settings.

11/02/2026
New National Guidance and Standards for Health Equality Framework+ (HEF+) in Wales
Two support workers are facing a service user. A report is placed in front of the image.
Two support workers are facing a service user. A report is placed in front of the image.

New National Guidance and Standards have been published to reinforce the vital role of the Health Equality Framework+ (HEF+) in tackling health inequalities for adults with a learning disability.

04/02/2026
Strengthening memory assessment services through new multidisciplinary committee

A new committee of dementia specialists, within the Wales Dementia Faculty, has made a significant difference since its introduction last August, with ambitious plans for further developments for the year ahead.

21/01/2026
Health board teams to pioneer new Quality Management approach
A diagram showing how the quality planning, improvement, control and assurance come together to form a QMS
A diagram showing how the quality planning, improvement, control and assurance come together to form a QMS

Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Perinatal Directorate and the Cardiothoracic Directorate at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have been selected to participate in a new programme of support to establish a Quality Management System.