Candidate Statement: I am a 16-year-old girl, fluent in
Welsh, and I’m currently in my first year of studying my A-levels in
Psychology, German, English Literature, and Maths. I like acting, reading, and
painting. When I was 2, my brother was born with profound and multiple learning
disabilities and health complications. He needs to use a wheelchair and is
unable to communicate. As a result, my family and I receive support from Tŷ Gobaith and I’m delighted to be able to
represent both Tŷ
Gobaith and Tŷ Hafan
in the Welsh Youth Parliament.
I aim to better support young people’s mental health because
of the correlation between learning difficulties and mental health issues. I
also wish to provide better healthcare as people with disabilities are far more
likely to require treatment or surgery from the NHS. Finally, I also wish to
improve the quality of public transport because of the increased reliance
disabled people have on public transport.
I hope that during my time in the Senedd I can make a
difference in the lives of disabled children and their families across Wales
and make sure people’s voices are heard.
