Neurodiverse West Wales (CANDO) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

We recognise our responsibility to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all individuals who engage with our services.

We are committed to:

• Taking all safeguarding concerns seriously
   
• Responding promptly and appropriately to disclosures
   
• Working in line with relevant Welsh safeguarding guidance
   
• Promoting safe practice across all activities and events
   
• Maintaining appropriate boundaries within peer support settings
   

Where concerns arise, we will follow appropriate safeguarding procedures and, where necessary, refer to relevant statutory services.

Our full safeguarding policy is available upon request.

Neurodiverse West Wales is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who engage with our organisation.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

We:

• Collect only necessary information
   
• Store information securely
   
• Do not share personal data without consent unless legally required
   
• Retain data only for as long as necessary
   
• Respect individuals’ rights to access or request deletion of their data
   

If you have any questions regarding your personal data, please contact us directly.

Neurodiverse West Wales is founded on principles of respect, dignity, and inclusion.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

We are committed to:

• Promoting neurodiversity-affirming practice
   
• Challenging discrimination and stigma
   
• Creating safe and inclusive community spaces
   
• Ensuring accessibility wherever possible
   
• Valuing diversity across race, gender, sexuality, faith, and ability
   

We believe inclusive communities strengthen everyone.