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Action for Children Short Break - POPS (Positive Outcome Play Services) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith POPS (Positive Outcome Play Services) provides short breaks for children & young people with disabilities within the community or in the child's home, providing them with opportunities to make new friends & enjoy different experiences & offering respite to families/full time carers. Sessions may ...

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

Iaith Gwaith The purpose of Family Link is to provide a child or young person with opportunities to make new friends and enjoy different experiences whilst giving parents a welcome break. Short break families are recruited, stringently checked, assessed and trained by the Project and then approved as carers...

Additional Learning Needs & the ALN System - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Information page for Parents and Carers on Additional Learning Needs & the ALN System.

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

Afasic supports and provides information for families with children and young adults who have Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) with a focus on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). SLCN is the term used for children who have significant difficulties with talking, listening and/or...

African Community Centre Reach Me Counselling - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The African Community Centre offers a wide range of free counselling and wellbeing services. Our sessions are: Confidential Safe Non Judgemental Empathic

Ar Trac - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The project brings together a range of interventions, co-produced by local agencies with children and young people. Ar Trac’s suite of age-appropriate services can be tailored based on the individual needs and strengths of the child and their family. As such, the project and what it offers will...

AVP Wales (Building better relationships) - information Pack for organisations - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Information pack provides more detail about our workshops, who they are aimed at, how they work and how to access them. We are a small charity, based in Wales, We work in all areas of Wales. For more information please contact us at development.wales@avpbritain.org.uk

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

Iaith Gwaith 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...

BASIS - Baby Sleep Information Source - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The aim of Basis is to provide online access to up-to-date research-based evidence about normal infant sleep and infant sleep safety, in forms that are accessible to parents and health practitioners, supported by references to research relevant to families in the UK.

Bookstart - Cwmafan Library - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Bookstart is a national programme that works through locally based Co-ordinators to give a free pack of books to babies with guidance materials for parents and carers. Song and Rhyme Times are held each week during term time.

Bookstart - Neath Library - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Bookstart is a national programme that works through locally based Co-ordinators to give a free pack of books to babies with guidance materials for parents and carers. Song and Rhyme Times are held each week during term time.

Bookstart - Pontardawe Library - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Bookstart is a national programme that works through locally based Co-ordinators to give a free pack of books to babies with guidance materials for parents and carers. Song and Rhyme Times are held each week during term time.

Bookstart - Port Talbot Library - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Bookstart is a national programme that works through locally based Co-ordinators to give a free pack of books to babies with guidance materials for parents and carers. Song and Rhyme Times are held each week during term time.

Bookstart - Sandfields Library - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Bookstart is a national programme that works through locally based Co-ordinators to give a free pack of books to babies with guidance materials for parents and carers. Song and Rhyme Times are held each week during term time.

Breastfeeding Network - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Breastfeeding Network is a society where mums, parents and families are able to make informed decisions about breastfeeding, to access help when they need it and to become confident in their choices. For a new parent deciding how to feed their baby, talking to a trained volunteer who knows...

Building Blocks Food Bank - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are an independent food bank based in Resolven Building Blocks which provides nutritious food parcels to families who are at a disadvantage across Neath Port Talbot.

Cafcass Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We provide expert child-focused advice and support, safeguard children and make sure their voices are heard in family courts across Wales so that decisions are made in their best interests. We may only become involved in a family law case when required by the court. We are not a legal service...

Calan DVS - Domestic Violence, Abuse and Sexual Violence Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Are you safe? If you have been hurt by someone you love we can help. Calan Domestic Violence Services provides a range of specialists services to support individuals & families experiencing domestic abuse in Neath Port Talbot, Brecon, Radnor, Amman Valley and Pembrokeshire.

CATCH Ystalyfera Foodbank - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Food Bank that is available to local community on Mondays and Wednesdays 10.30am - 2.30pm.

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...

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 ...

Childcare Offer - Flintshire - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith To help working parents access affordable, available and accessible childcare all eligible families can apply for the funded Welsh Government Childcare Offer for Flintshire. The aims of the Offer are to increase economic growth, tackle poverty and reduce inequalities. The Offer online...

Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK. We underpin our members’ work with essential support and representation: bringing them together across localities, disciplines and sectors to improve...

Choose2Change - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Choose2Change is a service to increase the safety of victims of domestic abuse through working with the perpetrator. The service can work with perpetrators in both one-to-one setting and a group setting depending on the individuals and their location. It is an intervention that includes...

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 their 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 Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Charity for families with disabled children. Supporting families, bring families together and help families take action for others. Information, advice and support Our website has advice and information about concerns a family might have about raising a child with additional needs. We run a...

Cry-sis Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cry-sis runs a telephone helpline that offers advice and support to families of sleepless, excessively crying and unsettled babies and young children. Callers are referred to a trained volunteer who has had personal experience of crying or sleep problems within their own family.

Direct Mediation Services - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide both private and Legal Aid funded family mediation in relation to both child arrangement and financial and property issues. For further information, please get in touch via 0330 043 6799 or at info@directmediationservices.co.uk

Dulais Valley Food Bank - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide foodbank services to Dulais Valley communities.

Engage to Change - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Engage to Change project has worked across Wales to support young people aged 16-25 who have a learning difficulty, learning disability and/or autism to achieve their full potential. Using a person-centred approach, Engage to Change has worked closely with young people, their parents/carers...

Enterprise Programme - King's Trust - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Our programme kicks off with a free information session in your local area, and we'll tell you how we can support you and, if you're still keen, we'll also invite you onto our four-day interactive workshop. You'll get to meet other like-minded people and have the chance to tap into an business...

Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team (EYST) - Wrexham - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team was set up in 2005 by a group of ethnic minority young people in Swansea. It aimed to fill a gap in provision for young BME people aged 11-25 by providing a targeted, culturally sensitive and holistic support service to meet their needs. Since then, EYST...

F.A.N Community Alliance - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Provide food on a pay what you can scheme. Open to all.

F.A.S.T (First Aid Supplies And Training) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

First Aid Supplies and Training/F.A.S.T provides a professional First aid Service. With over 37 years of training and over 46 years of experience dealing with casualties. We train 7 days a week/evenings subject to min numbers and availability . We offer a reliable, appropriate and professional...

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

Families Anonymous is a world-wide fellowship of family members and friends affected by another's abuse of mind-altering substances, or related behavioural problems. Families Anonymous has groups, spread throughout the country, which meet regularly. Any concerned person is encouraged to attend...

Families First - Children and Families Team - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Providing tailored and flexible parent and family-centred support and will empower parents to create a more positive and sustainable family life that fully supports their own needs and the needs of the children and young people in their care. Support will be delivered in the family’s home, with...

Families First - Forward Steps - Resolven Building Blocks - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

This service provides a wide range of support to help strengthen families affected by disability and will be available to families where a child has a disability or is on a pathway for assessment of diagnosis. The service will also provide parenting support specifically for parents who have a...

Families First - Stori Home Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Provide tailored and flexible parent and family-centred support which will empower and enable parents to create a more positive and sustainable family life that fully supports their own needs and the needs of the children and young people in their care. Support will be delivered in the family’s...

Families First - Team Around the Family (TAF) - Neath Port Talbot - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Children, young people and their families sometimes need a little extra support for them to have happy and healthy lives. Team Around the Family (TAF) is an early intervention and prevention service that aims to work with families to help them identify their strengths and needs. TAF will then...

Families First - Thrive Women's Aid - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Domestic Abuse service will offer a suite of specialist interventions and programmes that are family focused and offer choice for families who have either left the perpetrator or who wish to stay together. This includes targeted and age appropriate interventions for children and young people ...

Families First - Wellbeing4Me - Resolven Building Blocks - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Wellbeing4Me is a term time service in Resolven and Port Talbot for children and young people aged 0-25 with a disability, offering sessions to encourage and support development. The service is open to children with and without a diagnosis, enabling children pre-diagnosis and on the diagnostic...

Families First Community Counsellor - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Community Counselling offers counselling to children and young people aged from 3yrs -25yrs. Counselling can be offered in schools and community settings. The criteria for referral is that the child or young person is finding it difficult to engage in education, training or employment. ...

Families First Neath Port Talbot - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Families First is a programme funded by Welsh Government that support families with children and young people aged 0-25 years. In Neath Port Talbot, the services are split over three main themes: Support for parents Support for young people Support for families with a disability The types of ...

Family Flow Yoga - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Empowering women from pregnancy to motherhood - in person classes and free virtual meet ups. Pregnancy yoga & preparation for birth Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga Hypnobirthing & Antenatal Education Classes Birth Workshops Birth Trauma Release Toddler & Grown Up Yoga Childrens Yoga Yoga for schools & ...

Forget-me-not Chorus Online Session - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our community: Supporting everyone living with dementia Are you looking for a group to support you as you face the challenges of dementia? Join us and hundreds of other people who understand. Membership is free, and no referral is needed. Our meetings take place every week, and are a relaxed,...

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

Support for parents/carers who have a child with a disability. The Forward Steps service provides a wide range of support to help strengthen families affected by disability, and helps improve the wellbeing of parents and families by offering a tailored family support plan. The service is...

Free School Meals - Neath Port Talbot - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Free School Meals is a benefit awarded in respect of statutory school age children in full time education where the parent or guardian is in receipt of one of the benefits shown below: - Income Support; - Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (IB JSA); - Support under part VI of the Immigration and ...

Hands up for Down's - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The founders of our group are all parents of a child born with Down's Syndrome during the years 2011/2012. We all met at the Action For Children Centre in Killay, Swansea and soon became good friends. As there wasn't a group for children with Down's Syndrome in the Swansea Bay area we decided we ...

Help House Soup Kitchen - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We supply a bowl of hot soup and refreshments free of charge for those who need it.

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, Motor Neurone Disease, organ failure 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...

Huntington's Disease Support Group - South Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are a volunteer run support group for people connected to Huntington's Disease to gather together, share information and knowledge and support each other. Often people involved with HD can feel very isolated and that other people don't really understand what it means to have the disease, be...

Inclusive Aqua Splash – Aberavon - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Inclusive Session is primarily for children with additional needs. Brothers and sisters of the child with additional needs will be able to access the Inclusive Session with their sibling. (Sessions are seasonal)

Inspiring Families - Calan DVS - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Inspiring Families Programme is an innovative and structured ten- week assessment programme that can help strengthen and stabilise families where domestic violence and abuse is a known component but the family are choosing to stay together. Through working with the whole family we are able to: - ...

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...

Kicks Count - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The aim at Kicks Count is to raise awareness of baby’s movements in pregnancy to reduce the UK’s stillbirth and neonatal death rate. There are lots of questions both mums and dads will have throughout a pregnancy. Kicks Count is a UK registered charity that aims to empower mums to be with...

Kolourful Unique - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith ‘Kolourful Unique’ provides a safe and creative learning environment for children and students with additional learning needs who either attend school on a part-time basis or are unable to attend school at all, between the ages of 0-16 years.

LGBTQ+ Myriad Programme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Myriad Programme is a 8 week recovery programme for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence and abuse. We offer a safe space to chat, learn and support each other. During the programme, you will be supported to think about your background and upbringing in this cis/het dominant society and...

Llamau Family Mediation - Neath Port Talbot - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Providing family mediation between young people aged 14+ and their families. The service aims to improve family relationships and help out with any tension that may be happening at home by being both the voice of the young person and the guardian. The goal of the service is ultimately to prevent ...

Lost for words - e-book for bereaved children - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

#LostForWords is a new e-book created by Ben Brooks-Dutton with the Life Matters task force – a coalition of charities calling for better support for bereaved families. The free to download e-book is made up of advice and insights from children bereaved from infancy to teenage years, including...

Lucy FaithfulI Foundation - Inform for families of people who have offended online - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Inform programme supports partners, ex-partners, relatives and friends of anyone who has been arrested, cautioned or convicted for internet offences involving indecent images of children or sexual communication with children.

Lucy FaithfulI Foundation - Inform plus and Engage plus - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Inform Plus and Engage Plus programmes help people stop offending online. We work with people who have been arrested, cautioned or convicted for online offences involving indecent images of children or engaging in sexual communications with children.

Lucy FaithfulI Foundation - Inform young person - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Inform Young People Programme is an educational programme for young people in trouble with the police, their school or college for inappropriate use of technology and the internet including behaviour such as: Sexting Possession and/or distribution of indecent images of children Engaging in...

Lucy FaithfulI Foundation Wales - Individual early intervention for vulnerable or at risk families - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

This programme provides educational intervention for a family identified by statutory or voluntary services as at risk, or as needing early intervention, with regard to child sexual abuse or exploitation (CSAE) but have not met the threshold for formal intervention or would benefit from...

Lucy Faithfull Foundation UK - Shore website - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Lucy Faithfull Foundation UK brings the Shore website to you, which aims to provide a safe space online for teenagers who are worried about sexual behaviour. Worried about sexual thoughts or behaviour? Are you worried about your own or someone else’s sexual thoughts, feelings or actions? We can ...

Lucy Faithfull Foundation UK and Ireland resources/website - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We work across Wales to ensure that parents, carers and professionals are as best placed as they can be to protect children from sexual abuse. Prevention is at the heart of our work. We work closely with local authorities, LSCBs, police, the government, the voluntary sector, families and...

Lucy Faithfull Foundation Wales - Public education sessions - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our public sessions include: Parents Protect - A session for parents/carers on the facts around child sexual abuse and our responsibility to prevent it. The session can be tailored with information to support families of children with additional needs. Professionals Protect - A session for...

Margam Inclusion Stags Football Team - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

A fun environment for boys and girls with disabilities and their siblings to receive football coaching as well as other activities. Saturday mornings 9.30am - 10.30am & 10.45am - 11.45am

Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia and Coloboma Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

MACS provides emotional and practical support to people born without eyes and partially developed eyes and their families. They put families who have been through similar experiences in touch with each other and for emotional and peer support, as well as organising events and activities to bring ...

Muslim Youth Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is an award winning registered charity which provides pioneering faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim youth in the UK. Our core service is a free and confidential Helpline, available nationally via the telephone, email, live chat and letters. The...

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are the UK’s leading charity for parents, for your First 1,000 Days - right through your pregnancy, birth and beyond. From preparing for pregnancy to giving birth and the early years that follow, you can browse hundreds of free, evidence-based articles in our information centre. Antenatal and ...

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) began as a group of nurseries who came together to share good practice and ideas. In Wales, we have a thriving membership representing private day nurseries, with active member networks in local authority areas across the country, and an office in Conwy. ...

National Insurance Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The helpline provides advice to young people between 16 and 20 years old who haven't received a National Insurance Number. If you need information about your National Insurance number, or need a letter confirming it, you can: - register for or log in to your personal tax account to view or...

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...

Neath Port Talbot Childcare Offer Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Childcare Offer for Wales provides up to 30 hours a week of government funded childcare and early education for eligible working parents of 3 to 4 year olds, for up to 48 weeks of the year. The offer is available for children from the term after their third birthday until the September...

Neath Port Talbot Children’s Rights Unit (CRU) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Neath Port Talbot Children’s Rights Unit (CRU) is a project which aims to make the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) a reality for children, young people and their families living in Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot Early Years and Childcare Unit - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Early Years and Childcare Unit are able to offer a variety of grants for childcare settings and childminders. They also offer support to all childcare providers on many aspects of running a childcare provision, such as post CIW inspection support, planning and up to date information. For...

Neath Port Talbot Family Information Service (FIS) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Neath Port Talbot Family Information Service (FIS) provides free impartial, information and guidance for all families, young people and professionals on: • Childcare • Support Services for families and young people • Activities (holiday clubs, leisure activities and parent and toddler groups)

Neath Port Talbot Flying Start - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Flying Start is the Welsh Government targeted Early Years programme for families with children under 4 years of age in some of the most deprived areas of Wales. It is one of the Welsh Government’s top priorities over the next 3 years. The core of the programme is drawn from a range of options...

Neath Port Talbot Flying Start - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Flying Start is a Early Years Government Funded Programme for families of children under 4. Including FREE playgroup places for 2-3 year olds for 2½ hours, 5 days a week. Flying Start is available to all eligible children and their families in certain postcodes within the following areas:...

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

YMCA Neath’s Baby Bank exists to ensure babies and young children in Neath Port Talbot are happy, healthy and safe.

No Limits Disability – Neath Afan Gymnastics - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Provide extra support for children of all abilities to enjoy gymnastics and trampolining. Developing confidence and independence.

NPT Physical Activity and Sport Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Find information about projects we have available in Neath Port Talbot to encourage the population to become more physically active. The Physical Activity and Sport Service has a vision of promoting a better life through active living. Our excellent team of staff are on hand to help ensure our...

NPT Youth Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Youth Service Families First Team aims to enable young people to gain the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become happy and fulfilled adults and members of their communities, through: • One to one support for young people aged 11-25 years • Support specifically for Young Carers aged ...

PAN (Parent Advocacy Network) West Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

PAN is a parent & professional group that aims to promote the voice of parents involved with social services and child protection. We wish to develop advocacy and support services for parents, delivered by parents with lived experience. We will host parent-led Parent Cafés, where parents can...

Pantry Food Bank Pontardawe - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are an independent emergency food bank to help the community of Pontardawe and local area.

Platfform for Families NPT – Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Platfform for Families NPT service can offer a range of supportive and therapeutic interventions that meet the emotional and wellbeing needs of children, young people and their parents. All support offered will be discussed and agreed with the family during an initial assessment. Our aim is to...

Play and Leisure Opportunity Library - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The first play and leisure library for children and adults with a disability. Also running therapeutic sessions for people aged 16 or older who have a disability.

Port Talbot Food Bank (Trussell Trust) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide foodbank services to Port Talbot communities.

Pregnancy in Mind - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Pregnancy and becoming a new parent is a time of change. You might feel stressed or alone, or maybe something just doesn’t feel right or as you expected. You don’t have to go through this alone, we are here to support you. What is Pregnancy in Mind? Pregnancy in Mind is group work programme for...

Prison Advice and Care Trust Family Support Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Coping with a loved one's sentence can be a daily struggle and having someone who can provide a listening ear can be a huge help. The family support service at Swansea provides advice, support and help to families with a loved one in Swansea Prison.

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

The RAF Families Federation provides all RAF personnel and their families – Regular and Reserve, single or married – with timely and professional support, assistance and an independent voice regarding issues or concerns that they may have. We capture evidence on specific issues through our...

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 ...

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

Retina UK is the national charity for families living with inherited retinal dystrophies. We fund research and provide information and support to those affected by inherited sight loss and the professionals who support them. Helpline: 0300 111 4000 – Our helpline is operated by volunteers all...

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 ...

S.A.N Support Additional Needs - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

S.A.N is a community group which supports parents and carers whose loved ones have additional needs. We provide peer support,signposting as well as coffee mornings during term times and a range of speakers to families living in Neath and District and the wider areas to help empower them. We also ...

Same but Different: Cost of Living Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We know that there are many families affected by rare diseases and disabilities who are struggling with the cost of living crisis… and we want to help you. That’s why, working alongside our partners, we’ve created a list of resources to help you at this challenging time. We have also...

SANDS Stillbirth and neonatal death charity helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Sands is the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. Founded in 1978, Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it wherever they are in the UK. Sands provides...

School Uniform Grant - Neath Port Talbot - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Welsh Government has introduced a PDG Access Grant. The purpose of which is to provide grant assistance to families on low incomes for the purchase of: - School uniform including coats and shoes; - School sports kit including footwear; - Uniform for enrichment activities, including but not...

Ser Bach / Little Stars - Shine Cymru - Early Intervention Project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Sêr Bach / Little Stars - Shine's Early Intervention Project. This service focuses on providing support, information and advice on / to: • Benefits, finances and funding • parents-to-be who have received an ante-natal diagnosis of spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus • new parents, and...

Shine Cymru - Western Bay - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Shine Cymru provide specialist support, advice and information throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional health and social care staff. Shine's Support and Development workers can be contacted to provide...

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...

SNAP Cymru (South West Wales and Mid Wales) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith SNAP Cymru provides information, advice and support for parents, children and young people who have, or may have, special educational needs or disabilities We provide the following impartial, confidential and free services: Helpline Advice and Support Specialist Casework Discrimination Advice...

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

Iaith Gwaith 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...

Stop It Now! Family and Friends Forum - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We’ve spoken to hundreds of people who have been affected by someone close to them viewing sexual images of children online. Everyone is different but we know that many family members are deeply shocked and distressed by their family member’s behaviour, their lives maybe turned upside down, and...

Stop It Now! National Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Anyone with a concern about child sexual abuse and its prevention can anonymously call the Stop It Now! helpline. We encourage you to trust your gut and call, whatever your worry or level of concern. Our advisors can support anyone struggling with their own or a loved one’s sexual thoughts,...

Stori- Domestic Abuse Services & Housing Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Stori is a housing association that provides accommodation and support to vulnerable people across Wales. We provide a tailored support package to each individual that we support. The range of support services that we provide include: - Temporary Supported Housing - Refuge and Safe Houses -...

Support After Murder and Manslaughter (SAMM) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

SAMM is a national UK Charity (No 1000598) supporting families bereaved by Murder and Manslaughter. We also provide advice and training to many agencies on issues relevant to the traumatically bereaved. We believe that the support of others who share similar experiences is pivotal for the...

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

SupportLine offers confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. We work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with...

Talk It Through - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Mental health and wellbeing support for disabled children and young people aged 11-25 and their families who are living in Neath Port Talbot. We offer counselling sessions tailored specifically for children and young people with disabilities aged 11-25 years old. We also offer peer support group ...

Talk2gether - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We offer a free service providing 2.5 hours of early intervention to help children develop. We have qualified staff who are trained to support children. The sessions are held twice a week over a 10 week period which will help your child develop their Language, Speech and Social skills. We are...

Teulu Cymru: support for families in Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Being a parent is the most rewarding job in the world but it can sometimes be the hardest. We’re here to help and hopefully make things that little bit easier. If you’re looking for information on childcare or financial support, Teulu Cymru can help. There’s advice from experts, as well as tips...

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

We are the largest and longest established transgender support group in the UK, and have developed a support network which has been at the forefront of the trans community since 1966! As well as being a support network, the society keenly promotes the better awareness and understanding of the...

The Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma (COECT) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

COECT is a supportive community dedicated to empowering parents and professionals who care for children affected by adverse childhood experiences and neurodivergent characteristics

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

Information and guidance website on challenging behaviour and an introduction to challenging behaviour.

The Compass Programme for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Compass Support for men that have been the victim in an abusive relationship. The Compass Programme is a specialist resource designed to help male survivors recover from their experience following self-acknowledgement of having been the victim in an abusive relationship. It provides a unique ...

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 Ectopic Pregnancy Trust - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust believes that the deaths and trauma associated with ectopic pregnancy should be prevented or minimised and provides information and support to anyone going through this very difficult period of their lives. Ectopic pregnancy is a common, life threatening condition...

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 of ...

The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Nacoa (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics) addresses the needs of children growing up in families where one or both parents suffer from alcoholism or a similar addictive problem. We provide a free, confidential helpline for children of alcoholics and others concerned about their ...

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

We fund suitably qualified carers to take over so that the usual carer can take a well earned break. Most of our grants are for a few hundred pounds but we are happy to share funding with other sources. Please note that we do not fund the carers break, or anything associated with it, just the...

Thrive Women's Aid - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith For almost 40 years, Thrive Women’s Aid has provided a haven for women, children and young people in Neath Port Talbot, helping them to rebuild their lives and regain their independence in safe communities. We provide emergency accommodation, community based services, access to support groups...

Time to meet - Coffee Morning Neath - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Time to Meet is organised by people with learning disabilities and their friends, families and staff members in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. Coffee mornings are held in Cae Wern Community Centre in Neath

Tiny Tickers Think Heart - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Think Heart - Tiny tickers a better start for tiny hearts - Learn how to spot the signs of a heart defect in your new-born baby. We are a small national charity with a mission to improve the detection and care of babies with serious heart conditions, giving these babies a better start in life....

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

We’re the leading charity stopping the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and making pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone. We’re here to support you with any aspect of your pregnancy journey, no matter what your experience.

Triple P Family Transitions Online - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Family Transitions Triple P Online involves five online modules with videos and interactive activities that parents complete independently in their own time and at their own pace, from a computer, tablet or smartphone. The programme is designed for parents who are experiencing personal distress...

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....

Vale of neath Baby Basics - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Baby Basics exists to provide essential equipment, clothing and toiletries free of charge to families who are unable to provide for themselves. Requests must come from a professional who works alongside the family e.g. Health Visitor.

Vale of Neath Food Bank - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide foodbank services to Neath and Dulais Valley communities.

West Glamorgan Integrated Autism Service (WGIAS) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The session is for you if you would like to find out more about autism and the service or if you would like autism specific advice and signposting. There will be members of the West Glamorgan Integrated Autism Service to answer your questions.

West Glamorgan Integrated Autism Service (WGIAS) Autism Information Session - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

This is an informal drop in session where you can attend any time between 10 am - 3pm. The session is for you if you would like to find out more about autism and the service or if you would like autism specific advice and signposting.

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

Whizz-Kidz is the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users. Our vision is a society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.

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. 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, spatial...

Words For Life - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

This website Words for Life gives you an idea of what communication milestones your baby and child might reach as they grow. There are ideas for fun activities you can do together to help your children develop their skills. For Welsh language information go to the website of Mudiad Meithrin...

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

Working Families is the UK’s national charity for working parents and carers. Our mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. We help working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and...

YMCA Neath After School Club - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Supporting local families by providing a safe, welcoming environment for children. Every session includes a warm meal and fun activities. Our After-School Club is open to school-aged children accompanied by parents/carers. Thursday 16:30 – 18:00 (fortnightly) Spaces are limited, so we encourage...

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

The YMCA will provide a bag of shopping every fortnight to those who need a little extra help.