Neurodiversity

Plaid Cymru believes that neurodiversity should be regarded as an equalities issue, with public services required to make reasonable adjustments in the delivery of services.

We would pass an Autism Act for Wales that adopts a rights based approach for autistic people, or who are suspected of having autism but are yet to receive a diagnosis.

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Reducing poverty
Tackling injustices and inequalities is not a distraction or a luxury. Rather it is an opportunity to rebuild in a...
Justice powers
After twenty years of devolution, it is an anomaly for the Senedd not to have full control of criminal justice...
Criminal Justice
Whilst transformational change is difficult when we don’t hold all the necessary levers in Wales, meaningful interventions can still be...
Social Justice and Equalities
Plaid Cymru believes in a fair and just society where everyone is treated equally and enjoys the same rights and...
Women
We commit to achieving a gender equal Wales based on equality of outcome, not just equality of opportunity. We would...
Parents
Parents should be supported to take periods of leave that reflect modern working practices, including flexible working. We would support...
Children
We would build on programmes, such as Flying Start, to tackle Adverse Childhood Experiences and make early intervention and childhood...
Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic People
We understand that the term BAME is often contested and risks simplifying the depth and diversity of the challenges faced...
Migrants, Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
Plaid Cymru would retain the aim for Wales to become a Nation of Sanctuary, producing a new migration strategy for...
LGBT+
Plaid Cymru reaffirms our commitment to ensure that LGBT+ voices and experiences need to be heard and affirmed and will...
Older people
In addition to our policies across Health, Social Care and Housing, a Plaid Cymru government would support: Protecting the value...
Disability
The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated health, societal and economic problems already faced by disabled people and has created new difficulties and...