Pembrokeshire People First is an independent charity, run by and for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, in Pembrokeshire (and with some work beyond Pembrokeshire's borders).
Our membership, which is currently over 300, are tasked with creating a manifesto, which gives us our remit. Currently, our members have asked us to focus on:
Collective advocacy – working together to campaign on issues such as accessible communication, transport in our rural community, and benefits cuts
Training – both for and by members. We run a highly successful living skills project which focuses on practical skills and developing emotional resilience to live successfully within our community. We run short training workshops on subjects as diverse as “well woman” awareness and keeping safe on social media. Additionally, we are developing training so that our members can co-deliver training to other organizations, on subjects such as Learning Disability Awareness and Human Rights.
Group advocacy – a range of self advocacy groups which provide companionship to isolated and excluded members, project work in the wider community such as raising awareness of disability hate crime, and focuses on developing emotional intelligence – understanding one’s own feelings, those of others and how they influence behavior.
Campaigns Group
Several of our members are supported to run a campaigns group so that they can bring issues relevant to the wider LD and ASC community to the attention of local politicians, service providers and statutory...
Pembrokeshire People First is an independent charity, run by and for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Our members set our remit every two years, providing us with a "manifesto". This focuses on developing...
It’s a fun, friendly group for people with learning disabilities or autism to make new friends, try out new activities, and learn more about themselves and other people. We use a lot of drama, art, and games – and everyone i...
Moving On is PPF’s living skills project, and we run workshops and training on just about everything, from cooking to budgeting, and from emotions and feelings to keeping yourself safe.
Moving On can also be commissioned...
It’s a fun, friendly group for people with learning disabilities or autism to make new friends, try out new activities, and learn more about themselves and other people. We use a lot of drama, art, and games – and everyone i...
Training
PPF has trained members to co-deliver on a wide range of subjects including Equality and Diversity; Keeping Yourself Safe; Learning Disability Awareness; and Human Rights.
We make food together and share it; plan and carry out activities; get involved with consultations and other organisations and - sometimes - just sit and enjoy each other's company!
Like online gaming? Or getting a bit fed up playing Xbox on your own? The PPF Gaming Club is for you!
We meet every two weeks at the PPF offices in Merlin’s Bridge, and play video games on the big screen.
It’s great fo...
