Gwybodaeth Gofal Plant Cymru - Child Care Information Wales

"Get Into" Programme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

If you’re not in work, education or training and live in the UK, we can give you the chance to gain work experience and receive training in a specific sector through our Get into programme. We'll also focus on your employability skills to help you move into a job after the course. With...

A Child of Mine Help for Bereaved Parents - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

A Child of Mine is here to help and support anyone affected by the death of a child, in as many ways as we possibly can. Our website will always continue to be a main focus as a valuable resource for families after a child's death, but as time has moved on A Child of Mine has grown too, and we...

A.S.D. Rainbows - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide support and early intervention for families and children with social communication challenges/Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We provide pre school nursery sessions, parent and child group, after school provision and some 1-1 work when needed.

Action for Children - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Action for Children has been working in Wales since 1911. We support vulnerable children, young people and families in Wales through over 100 projects and services, working in partnership with local authorities, health boards and other third sector organisations. Our aim is to give the children, ...

Adoption Register Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Wales Adoption Register is the national statutory linking and family-finding register hosted by the National Adoption Service for Wales for the Welsh Government. It provides a unique service to support Welsh adoption agencies in their family-finding for children and prospective adopters. ...

Alstrom Syndrome UK - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Alström Syndrome UK provides support for those affected by Alström Syndrome, their carers and professionals working with them. Alström Syndrome is an ultra rare recessively inherited genetic disorder, which means that both parents will carry the gene although probably be unaffected themselves....

B.I.R.D Brain Injury Rehabilitation & Development Charity - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

At BIRD, we offer genuine hope for improvement when all hope seems lost. The term “brain injury” covers a huge variety of conditions. At BIRD, we make no distinction between types of brain injury and aim to treat people of all ages and all levels of severity. Many people with brain injury are...

Barnardo's Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Barnardo’s Cymru has been working in Wales for over a century. Our aim is to reach out to the most disadvantaged children, young people, families and communities in Wales to help ensure that every child has the best possible start in life. We try to ensure that every young person can realise...

bibic - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Bibic is a national charity and exists to maximize the potential of children and young people with conditions affecting their social, communication, sensory, motor and learning abilities. To give children the opportunity to develop to their full potential and support their families through an...

Boloh - The Black and Asian family Covid-19 Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Barnardo's have also launched the first UK-wide helpline and live webchat facility for Black, Asian and minority ethnic children, young people and their families aiming to provide advice, signposting and support from trained specialist advisors and therapists – all of whom are from a diverse set ...

Brake. The Road Safety Charity - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Provide Information and guidance, legal support, for professionals and carers if a crash victim. Raise awareness to road safety issues with schools and families, in communities and workplaces. Implement road safety projects, run national campaigns such as Road Safety Week to promote safe and...

Bridgend Family Information Service (FIS) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Bridgend Family Information Service (FIS) provides free impartial, information and guidance on a variety of services for Professionals, Families, Children And Young People (0-20). This Includes; • Childcare Provisions • Childcare Offer, Tax Free Childcare • Careers In Childcare • Local...

Cerebra - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cerebra is a unique charity set up to help improve the lives of children with brain related conditions through research, education and directly supporting the children and carers. Living with neurological conditions can make life very hard, not just for the child, but for their family too. We...

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) is the UK’s charity dedicated to supporting people affected by Charcot Marie Tooth disease – the most common inherited neurological condition in the world, estimated to affect 1 in 2,500 people. We provide personal support, advice and information through; our help-line, ...

Child Bereavement UK - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Child Bereavement UK helps children, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people up to the age of 25 who are facing bereavement, and anyone affected by the death of a child of any age. We provide training to...

Child Bereavement UK Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Child Bereavement UK helps children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families. For more information or...

Child Brain Injury Trust - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Every 30 minutes, a child or young person will acquire a brain injury. This could be the result of an accident, an illness such as meningitis or encephalitis, a poisoning, a stroke or a brain tumour. A brain injury has a devastating and life-long impact on the child and their whole family. Bones ...

Children's Chronic Arthritis Association - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The CCAA (Children’s Chronic Arthritis Association) is a leading charity run by people who have been affected by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and are passionate about supporting others and providing a support network for children with Arthritis and their families. We offer emotional and...

Children's Heart Federation - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Children’s Heart Federation is a parent-led charity working with partner groups to make life better for children and young people, with acquired or congenital heart disease. The Children's Heart Federation helps children with a heart defect and their families by providing direct support....

Children's Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Children’s Liver Disease Foundation is fighting childhood liver disease by providing information, emotional support, research funds and a voice for all affected. We provide: - A comprehensive information hub on childhood liver disease for healthcare professionals and for families - A tailored...

Chronic Granulomatous Disorder (CGD) Society - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The CGD Society is the leading source of support for individuals and families affected by chronic granulomatous disorder.Chronic Granulomatous Disorder (CGD) is a life-threatening and life-limiting genetic condition that can be managed with care and support. The charity’s mission is to be the...

Clearvision Project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

ClearVision is a postal lending library of children’s books designed to be shared by visually impaired and sighted children and adults. Our books all have braille, print and pictures. This allows children with little or no sight to share books with their sighted friends and family, and adult...

CLIMB - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

CLIMB is the National Information and Advice Centre for Metabolic Diseases and is the only charity in the UK to provide advice, information and support to children, young adults, families and professionals affected by metabolic diseases. CLIMB.org.uk, strongly believes that every child should be ...

Comets and Rockets - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

One to one play therapy and group workshops to support children and young people aged 3-17 yrs who have witnessed and/or experienced domestic abuse. Comets and Rockets is a project run by Safer Merthyr Tydfil.

Connect Resolve - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Working with families to strengthen or reconnect relationships. Improving communication and helping parents to understand child's behaviour. Enabling parents to co-ordinate their parenting styles. Working with just parents or the whole family. Also offers parent/child mediation.

Contact for families and disabled children - Hemiplegia - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Hemiplegia services are provided by Contact, the charity for families with disabled children. On the website you'll find advice and support for families with children with hemiplegia, continuing the work of the UK charity HemiHelp. Hemiplegia (sometimes called hemiparesis) is a condition, caused ...

Cued Speech Association - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are the only charity based in the UK providing family support, training and information to help deaf people see what you’re saying with Cued Speech. Cued Speech provides the foundation for all other communication interventions for deaf babies, children and adults by making spoken language...

Cymru Versus Arthritis - Young People and Families Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

If you're a young person living with arthritis, you're not alone. Cymru Versus Arthritis is here for you. You can join our discussion forum https://community.versusarthritis.org and chat to other young people and parents who understand what it's like to live with arthritis. We also have a UK...

Dal Dy Dir - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Dal Dy Dir provides respite, supported breaks and residential placements for families with disabilities at our 4 acre site in Newtown. We understand that the cost of specialist holidays can be prohibitive, so we have created a cost effective 6 day short term supported package at our primary...

Dancing Eye Syndrome Support Group - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Dancing Eye Syndrome Support Group was formed in 1988 with the principal aim of providing a link for parents of children with D.E.S. both locally and nationally. The Dancing Eye Syndrome Trust provides support and information to families of children with Dancing Eye Syndrome. The Dancing Eye ...

Deaf Education Through Listening And Talking (DELTA) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Deaf Education Through Listening and Talking (DELTA) is a charity that supports families with deaf babies, children, young people and the practitioners in Health and Education that work with them. We know that the vast majority of deaf children can learn to listen and talk, learning through the...

Disability, Pregnancy and Parenthood - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

DisabledParent.org.uk is a website belonging to Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood, a user-led registered charity that promotes better awareness and support for disabled people during pregnancy and as parents. We provide this website as a source of information and support for disabled parents...

Down's Heart Group - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Provides parent friendly support and information relating to heart problems associated with Down's Syndrome. The Group aims to provide unbiased, up to date facts, thus enabling individuals to make informed choices.

Duchenne Family Support Group - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Duchenne Family Support Group (DFSG) exists to provide support for families with children diagnosed as having Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The DFSG is a national charity run by families for families affected by DMD. It provides a positive national support network of parents, their...

HeartLine Families - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Heartline Families is a place for families of children with heart defects, whether congenital or acquired, to come to for support, information and understanding. We provide an online Facebook group for parents to discuss issues. The group is private and by invitation only (you will receive an...

HENRY Healthy Families Online Programme - parents & carers in Merthyr, Rhondda & Bridgend - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Everyone wants the best for their children, but it can be hard to know what to do as a parent in the early years. That’s where HENRY comes in. The HENRY Healthy Families: Right from the Start programme is running locally. Join the thousands of families across the country who have benefited from...

Home-Start Rainbow Project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Are you a family, with at least one child under the age of 11 and are struggling with Mental Health, isolation or implementing boundaries and routines for your children? Then you could be eligible for some free remote support from one of our trained Rainbow volunteers. Our volunteers provide...

Hope Support Services - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Hope supports young people aged 5-25 when a loved one has a serious illness such as cancer, Covid-19, Motor Neuron Disease etc. We're available from the moment of diagnosis for however long we're needed, whatever the outcome for the patient. Our online support service is available across the UK...

Hyperactive Children's Support Group - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Hyperactive Children's Support Group is a registered charity which has been successfully helping Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and hyperactive children and their families for over 45 years. Our specialism is advocating a dietary approach to the problem of hyperactivity. The ...

Independent Panel For Special Education Advice (IPSEA) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA) is a volunteer based charity which gives FREE and INDEPENDENT advice to parents about education. IPSEA may be able to help if you feel your child's needs are not being met, for example: if you are not happy at the way the school is meeting...

Joseph Rowntree Foundation - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. Uniquely, we also run a housing association and care provider, the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust. This organisation compiles research into a huge range of social issues - families, children's ...

Kawasaki Support Group - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The group was established in June 1994 by three mothers of children with Kawasaki Disease. It is still run by two of them, Sue Davidson & Nicky Clements. We have support from the medical profession and have set up a telephone help line giving parents information and understanding. We are trying...

KeyCreate CIC - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Have fun with creativity! KeyCreate run completely accessible and enjoyable Creative Workshops for people of all ages with any disability in South Wales. They are well qualified and experienced in providing creative play through use of storytelling, music, drama, dance, movement and sensory...

Kids Cancer Charity - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Kids Cancer Charity is a national charity that supports children with cancer and their families. When you have a child who has cancer, you can feel so many different emotions - shock, fear, anger, hurt, helplessness, confusion and even betrayal. It may feel as though nothing makes sense...

Max Appeal - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our mission is to try to ensure that every person with 22q11.2 deletion lives an independent and prosperous a life as possible. That's not mission impossible! - We run events for people of all ages to share experiences, develop and learn. - We provide information and resources. - We provide...

Mediate UK - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are the top-rated Family Mediation Service in England & Wales. We help you if you are going through a divorce or separation to resolve the parenting and financial issues as amicably, cost-effectively and fairly as possible.

Mudiad Meithrin - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Mudiad Meithrin is a voluntary organisation and is the main provider of Welsh-medium early years care and education in the voluntary sector. Our aim is to give every young child in Wales the opportunity to benefit from early years care and education experiences through the medium of Welsh. We...

National Adoption Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

National Adoption Service for Wales is an innovative collaborative for provision of adoption services. It brought together Welsh local authority adoption services into a 3 tier structure which includes partnerships with Voluntary Adoption Agencies based in Wales, Health and Education Services. ...

National Autistic Society Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are the leading charity working in Wales for autistic people and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for autistic people. We provide a range of services and resources. Our volunteer branches are led by autistic people and...

Neath Port Talbot Child Contact Centre - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

When a relationship breaks down most families come to their own arrangements for children to see their other parent. But for an increasing number agreement cant be reached & thousands of children each year lose contact with loved ones. We provide a safe, friendly child centred environment where...

Newlife the charity for disabled children - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Every day, Newlife is changing the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK. We provide thousands of items of equipment every year. Fast-tracking delivery, to prevent suffering and when time is very precious. Childhood cancers, birth defects, accidents, diseases and infections ...

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Family Support Group - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Family Support Group was formed in 1991. Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) is an inherited, relatively rare condition associated with the abnormality of cilia (microscopic hairs that beat in the airways, sweeping secretions out of the respiratory tract). PCD...

React Charity - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

React is a dynamic charity working to improve the quality of life for children with life-shortening illnesses living in financially disadvantaged households throughout the UK.

Restricted Growth Association (RGA) UK - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Restricted Growth Association (RGA) is a registered charity (No 261647) that provides information and support to people of restricted growth and their families. The RGA provides support to those experiencing the social and medical consequences of restricted growth (dwarfism). Our goal is to ...

Rett UK - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Rett UK was founded in 1985. Since then we have grown to be the leading provider of information to not only families but also medical professionals new to the world of Rett syndrome. Rett UK is a national charity dedicated to supporting and empowering people with Rett syndrome and their...

RNIB Children and Family Services - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

RNIB Cymru is Wales’ largest sight loss organisation. RNIB work with visually impaired children and young people, their families and the professionals who support them to promote good quality education and social experiences. Direct support services include: Family Support; Early Years;...

Round Table Children's Wish - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Round Table Children’s Wish is a registered charity dedicated to granting handcrafted wishes for children and young people with life threatening illnesses. We pride ourselves on our supportive and caring approach in every aspect of our work, but most importantly in the granting of wishes. We do...

Royal Society for Blind Children - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

For over 150 years The Royal Society for Blind Children (formerly known as The Royal Blind Society) has been helping blind children and young people (age 0 – 25) live a life without limits. Our qualified and experienced Family Practitioners provide support to children, young people, and families ...

Sibs - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Sibs is the only UK charity representing the needs of siblings of disabled people. Siblings have a lifelong need for information, they often experience social and emotional isolation, and have to cope with difficult situations. They also want to have positive relationships with their disabled...

Society for Mucopolysaccharide Diseases - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The MPS Society is the only UK charity supporting individuals and families affected by MPS and related diseases. We offer an individual advocacy support service with skilled and experienced staff who can offer you a wide range of support depending on you or your family’s needs. The rarity of...

Speech & Language Therapy Services - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) are allied health professionals.They have been trained to assess, diagnose, treat and advise people who have difficulties with speech, language and communication difficulties, or with eating, drinking and swallowing disorders. Speech and Language Therapists...

Staying safe away from home – a guide for parents - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Getting the balance right between allowing children their independence and ensuring their safety when away from home can be difficult. A guide produced by the NSPCC provides advice and practical tips to parents on judging if a child is ready to be out on their own and how to prepare them for...

Steps - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Steps is the national charity working for all those whose lives are affected by childhood lower limb conditions. Every week, dozens of families turn to Steps for information, guidance and support. - This might be following ante-natal diagnosis of a serious leg condition at the 20 week scan; - It ...

SWAN UK - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

SWAN stands for Syndromes Without A Name. SWAN UK supports families affected by a syndrome without a name – a genetic condition so rare it often remains undiagnosed. We are run by the charity Genetic Alliance UK. We have 3 aims: - Develop and support a community of families of children affected...

Talk With Me - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Welsh Government have launched the ‘Talk with Me’ campaign page, it includes sections for parents and practitioners, with information and resources to help children with learning to talk. Resources will be updated and added as they are developed over the course of the campaign. Every child...

TGP Cymru - Refugee and Asylum Project (RAP) for children and young people - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

TGP Cymru’s Refugee and Asylum Programme (RAP) offers a holistic and rights-based approach to supporting and empowering young people. We Offer: Specialist independent professional advocacy Mentoring Group well-being / counselling Participation Belong youth group Peer mentoring scheme Advice &...

The Autism Directory - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Autism Directory is a registered charity, based in South Wales, which provides help, support and advice to those within the autism community. We support individuals, families and professionals. Our services include: An online directory of autism related services, autism friendly businesses...

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are the charity for people with severe learning disabilities, whose behaviour challenges. We’re making a difference to the lives of children and adults across the UK through: - providing information about challenging behaviour - peer support groups for family carers and professionals -...

The Down's Syndrome Association - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are Wales-wide organisation providing information, advice and support on all aspects of living with Down's syndrome. We provide support from pre-birth throughout life and have a range of specialist advisors and resources to help anyone with an interest in Down's syndrome. We have a...

The Fostering Communities programme 2020 - 2025 (The Fostering Network in Wales) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Fostering Communities is a national programme of improvement and support led by The Fostering Network in Wales and funded by the Welsh Government from 2020-2025. Embedded within Fostering Communities is a co-production approach, which means we will work in equal partnership with foster carers,...

The Henry Smith Charity - Holiday grants for children - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Henry Smith Charity aims to bring about lasting change to people’s lives, helping them to benefit from and contribute to society. We achieve this by funding organisations that work with people to reduce social and economic disadvantage. We want to help people for whom other sources of...

The Listener - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Hello, I would like to introduce myself, I am a private sub-contractor Counsellor I offer individual and group intervention for schools and the workplace. Please find attached my brochure. Please reply if you would like more information and please share with anyone who may be interested. I...

The Movement Centre - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Movement Centre works with children and their families from across the UK to provide a unique, evidence-based therapy called 'Targeted Training.' The children who visit The Movement Centre have cerebral palsy, global developmental delay (GDD), or other problems of movement control. A course...

The PDA Society - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide information, support and training about PDA for individuals, families and professionals. We aim to increase acceptance and understanding of a PDA profile and to improve outcomes for individuals and families by focusing everyone involved on ‘what helps’. The PDA Society is led and run...

Theraplay provision - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

I use Theraplay® to work with children and their families to build and enhance attachment, self-esteem, trust in others, and joyful engagement. I currently work independently providing Theraplay sessions for individual children and their adoptive families. My work is commissioned by a range of...

Tros Gynnal Plant (TGP) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

TGP Cymru is a leading independent Welsh children’s charity working with some of the most vulnerable and marginalised children, young people and families in Wales. They may be experiencing difficulties in accessing appropriate services in health, education or social care – these include children ...

Ty Hafan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Ty Hafan provides specialist palliative care to life limited children and their families. We provide this care for children and young people up to the age of 18. Specialist palliative care may include end of life care, bereavement care, short break care, emotional support and outreach services....

Tŷ Hapus Counselling Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

At Tŷ Hapus our mission is to provide support for those with Dementia and their families. Tŷ Hapus free counselling offers you the chance to talk in a safe and confidential space whether it’s for support with life’s challenges or just someone to talk to.

Understanding your teenagers brain (for teenagers only) - FREE online course - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Understanding your teenagers brain is a free online course for teenagers. - Have you noticed changes in your behaviour? - Do you sleep more than you used to? - Want to know more why teenagers are more open minded? Your brain is changing. Find out more.

Wizzybug Loan Scheme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Wizzybug Loan Scheme provides FREE fun, powered wheelchairs to disabled children aged 14 months - 5 years. It's run by the national charity Designability. Children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida and spinal muscular atrophy can learn vital movement skills, independence,...

Wizzybug Loan Scheme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Wizzybug Loan Scheme provides FREE fun, powered wheelchairs to disabled children aged 14 months - 5 years. It's run by the national charity Designability. Children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida and spinal muscular atrophy can learn vital movement skills, independence,...

YMCA - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

YMCA is the oldest and largest youth charity in the world. In England and Wales, we intensively support 228,000 young people every year, ensuring each young person we meet has an opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive. Please see our website to find your nearest YMCA, offering...

Young Lives vs Cancer (previously CLIC Sargent) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Young Lives vs Cancer is a cancer charity for children and young people and their families. We provide clinical, practical, financial and emotional support to help them cope with cancer and get the most out of life. Young Lives vs Cancer fights tirelessly for children and young people with...

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