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May's newsletter
May's newsletter is now available to download. You can view all of the latest updates from the GDA You can view it online here
Jane Stephens elected to senior committee
Deputy Jane Stephens has been elected as one of the five members of Policy and Resources, the new senior committee of the States. Jane was the first choice of P&R President, Deputy Gavin St Pier for the 'social policy' role [...]
April's Election Special newsletter
April's Election Special newsletter is now available to download. You can view all of the latest updates from the GDA You can view it online here
Deputy Wilkie's amendment is passed
Good news.... The States voted NOT to cut the benefit rate for disabled adults who live at home by £26.99 a week. All thanks to an amendment by Deputy Arrun Wilkie, States' Champion for Disabled People. The vote was unanimous, [...]
GDA welcomes Access for All
The Guernsey Disability Alliance welcomes the creation of the new group "Access for All". Shelaine Green, Chair and Social Policy Adviser, said: "We're really pleased that the new Access for All Group has launched and we look forward to welcoming [...]
Keep Moving sessions
We have been asked to share the details of Keep Moving which offer a range of sporting activities for people with restricted mobility on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12.30-1.30. For more information please contact paula.woodland@gov.gg
March's newsletter
March's newsletter is now available to download. You can view all of the latest updates from the GDA You can view it online here You can download our Guide to the Election by clicking here
States Committee treats disabled adults like children
The Social Welfare Benefits Investigation Committee (SWBIC) is proposing to reduce the benefit payments made to a large group of disabled islanders by £26.99 a week. This 20% reduction is a direct result of the Committee’s decision to recommend that [...]
February's Newsletter
February's newsletter is now available to download. You can view all of the latest updates from the GDA You can view it online here To view Karen's slides from the evening click here If you'd like a printed copy, please [...]
Ageing Well in the Bailiwick response to Deputies
On 19 January GDA members were invited to Ageing Well in the Bailiwick's meeting to discuss the Supported Living and Ageing Well Strategy (SLAWS). There was a good turn-out – around 45 people representing about 20 different organisations – and [...]
Ageing Well in the Bailiwick response to Deputies
On 19 January GDA members were invited to Ageing Well in the Bailiwick's meeting to discuss the Supported Living and Ageing Well Strategy (SLAWS). There was a good turn-out – around 45 people representing about 20 different organisations – and [...]