Wales Council of the Blind

Welsh Government (WG)/ Llywodraeth Cymru

Definition: The Welsh Government is the devolved Government for Wales. It has legislative powers in key areas of public life such as health, education and the environment.

Category: health

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Last Updated: 4th of December 2024

Library records mentioning Welsh Government (WG)/ Llywodraeth Cymru

Framework for action on independent living Report

The aims of the Framework for Action are:- to set out a positive vision for disabled people in Wales in the challenging context of recession and the UK Government’s programme of welfare reform, combined with public expenditure cuts; to challenge stereotypes and negative attitudes; to bring together for the first time a strategic approach to disability in Wales bringing together issues that have previously been dealt with separately; - to set out what the Welsh Government is doing across portfolios to promote an inclusive and enabling society; and to highlight the key roles of local delivery partners and stakeholders.

Registering visual impairment as a disability Report

A group of documents giving guidance on the CVI and Referral letter. Applies to England, although documents state that the Welsh government was consulted in their production.

State of the Nation – services for children and young people with sight loss in Wales Report

The aim of this paper is to provide an update on the current state of services in Wales for children and young people with a vision impairment (CYPVI), to highlight areas of ongoing concern and to seek a way forward from the Welsh Government. A previous version of this paper was produced in March 2017.