National Assembly for Wales

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Recognises the profound and lasting impact of trauma on individuals throughout their lives, and the way in which it shapes experiences across all aspects of life.

2. Acknowledges that approximately half of adults in Wales have experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), which is associated with an increased risk of poorer physical and mental health outcomes, substance misuse, and the development of chronic conditions later in life.

3. Notes that action to address ACEs has already been embedded across a range of Welsh Government policy areas.

4. Welcomes the publication of the ACE Hub Wales Partner Communications Toolkit 2026, and recognises the opportunity it presents to support and strengthen trauma‑informed approaches across public sector organisations.

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to continue and strengthen efforts to integrate work to prevent and respond to ACEs across public services.

6. Calls on the Senedd Commission to consider:

a) developing plans to adopt trauma‑informed approaches across all Senedd activities and services, including (but not limited to) support for Members and their staff, as well as public engagement and outreach;

b) increasing awareness of the impact of trauma among Members, Commission staff, and those engaging with the Senedd, including through training and guidance; and

c) promoting approaches that place individuals at the centre of services, ensuring that processes, communications, and environments are accessible, sensitive, and do not inadvertently re‑traumatise individuals.