Family Liaison Officer Service - Family support services

What we do

The Family Liaison Officer Role is to support and help families living in Gwent who have a child or young person who is undergoing diagnosis or has a diagnosis of a disability or developmental difficulty.

we can provide help, support and signposting with matters such as:
• Liaising with health professionals
• Parent and family support groups
• Booklets and information on matters such as being a carer, anxiety, behaviour management or sleep issues
• Benefits and grants (Incl. charities that provide holidays, equipment etc.)
• Regular updates about new services and events in Gwent
• Sporting/leisure activities including Sparkle Leisure services for children who are undergoing or have a diagnosis of a disability and/or a developmental delay
• Possible referrals onto other services

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

If you are a family who has a child that is undergoing diagnosis or has been diagnosed with a disability and developmental delay then you can contact us direct. When contacting us if you can let us know which borough you live in, that will help with which Family Liaison Officer will get in touch. Boroughs - Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent

Service details for this family support services

Language: English only

• Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs Yes Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further. Sparkle supports children and young people with a diagnosis or undergoing a diagnosis of a disability and/or developmental difficulty from the ages of 0-18 years old and their families in Gwent. We can offer a number of weekly activities/clubs varying in style. These clubs will enable the children to meet new people, have fun and socialise in a safe environment.
• Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes

 Address

 You can send post here:

South Gwent Childrens Centre, Serennu
Cwrt Camlas
Newport
NP10 9LY

 Website

https://www.sparkleappeal.org/

 Opening times