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People in Harmony - making mixed race matter - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

People in Harmony (PIH) is a membership organisation for mixed race people, families and couples. We have been providing information and support for over 50 years to members, researchers, statutory bodies and the general public. One of our aims is to influence and improve ways in which public...

Achievement for All - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Achievement For All service includes: - Inclusion Service - Complex Needs Assessment and Liaison Service - Statutory Assessment Team - Management of Statements of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including SEN transport - Management and co-ordination of the difficult to engage pupils...

Action for Children in the Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide the following services to families in the Vale of Glamorgan. All referrals need to be made by an allocated social worker: Vale Family Support Service – provide a range of evidence based interventions using a solutions focused and therapeutic PACE Trauma informed approach. We support...

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

Our objective is to promote awareness to ADD, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Asperger's and to provide information and as much free practical help as we can to those affected by the condition, both adults and children and their families.

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...

Al-Anon Family Groups - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Al-Anon is a worldwide resource for families and friends of problem drinkers. There are over 800 Al-Anon and Al-Ateen groups in the UK where those who are or have been affected by someone else's drinking meet together to gain understanding and support in order to solve their common problems. We...

Amelia Trust Farm - GROW project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Amelia Trust Farm is a small charity and Care Farm based in Barry. We run an alternative education provision called the GROW programme. The GROW programme supports disadvantaged and vulnerable young people from across South Wales. Many of our young people struggle in mainstream education, and...

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...

Barnardo's School Based Counselling: Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Our Vale of Glamorgan School and Community Based Counselling Service provides counselling to young people aged 10-19 years old. Counselling is a type of talking therapy, where the young person can meet with a qualified Counsellor to explore their thoughts and feelings and to develop ways of...

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.

Beautifully Blooming - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

My name is Danielle and I am a certified Birth Doula, Antenatal Teacher, Breastfeeding Peer Supporter and Aquanatal Instructor. My classes are based in the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff. My services include antenatal workshops, birth and postnatal support, aquanatal classes, and breastfeeding...

Behavioural Therapy Clinic - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide bespoke behaviour analytical services to help individuals, families, residential services, charities and businesses manage or change behaviours, thoughts and emotions that impact upon their quality of life and well-being. ADVICE - Our analytical services help our clients to correctly ...

Brain Tumour Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Brain Tumour Support is uniquely dedicated to providing support for anyone affected by any type of brain tumour, at any point from diagnosis and for as long as support is needed.​ We are here not just for the patients themselves, but also families, carers and loved ones who are dealing day to...

Brain Tumour Support Group - South East Wales - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Brain Tumour Support is here for anyone affected by any type of brain tumour, to help them deal day to day with the impact of diagnosis and treatment. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - In order to protect the well-being of all those we support, Brain Tumour Support has suspended all support group...

Cardiff and the Vale Branch of the National Autistic Society - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cardiff and the Vale NAS Branch is a self funded parent/carer led voluntary support group who meet in an informal, sociable and friendly atmosphere. They have coffee mornings, social clubs and run workshops on a range of topics relating to autism. Further information can be found on their...

Cardiff and the Vale Parents Federation - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We offer a signposting service for information, events and services that will help the unpaid carers of people with a learning disability. We support families by holding information events, workshops social activities and training events. We also hold informal social gatherings and coffee...

Cardiff and Vale Integrated Autism Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Cardiff and Vale Integrated Autism service aims to help adults who are seeking a diagnosis of autism, adults with autism and the family and carers of individuals with a diagnosis of autism across the age range. The service will provide people with access to advice, support and assistance to...

Cardiff and Vale Integrated Family Support Team (IFST) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cardiff & Vale Integrated Family Support Team (IFST) supports the needs of vulnerable families in crisis across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. We are here to help support families where substance use, mental health and domestic abuse is having an impact on the welfare of children. We help...

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - BARRY: Department of Sexual Health - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Department of Sexual Health (DoSH) hold a weekly walk in clinic on Thursdays in Broad Street, Barry, CF62 7AL. Services provided: Depo provera (contraceptive injection) walk in. 10 am - 12 pm Under 18s clinic (all sexual health and contraception excluding coils). 3 pm - 5 pm Please see...

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board – The Department of Sexual Health - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Department of Sexual Health (DoSH) provides all sexual health and contraception services. The majority of our clinics are appointment booked except for a dedicated under 18s drop in clinic. Please see our website for information on how to access an appointment,up to date information and a...

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 ...

Child Health And Disability Team - Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are a specialist multi disciplinary team who believe that a child with a disability is a child first and should be encouraged and helped to access the same services and treatments as other children without disabilities. We also link in with the Specialist Health Visitor and Social Workers...

Children and Families Cymru (St Giles Trust) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The overall aim of the project is to empower families to create positive futures for the children within their families we aim to break any cycles such as offending, poverty and unemployment. The project has 2 elements - firstly, we look at foundational issues such as homelessness, health,...

Children’s Autism Support Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Children’s Autism Support Service (CASS) is run by Barnardo’s Cymru on behalf of Vale of Glamorgan Families First. The service supports families with children (aged between five and 18 years) who have and have not received a formal Autism diagnosis. Via online and face to face meetings, we...

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...

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

CJD Support Network offers practical and emotional nationwide support for patients, families and professionals, affected by all strains of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). The CJD Support Network offers: - practical and emotional support to individuals and families concerned with all forms of...

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.

Cruse Bereavement Support Cardiff and The Vale - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Cruse Bereavement Support Cardiff & the Vale offer confidential one to one bereavement support to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Cruse Bereavement Support Cardiff and The Vale offers: - Literature, advice and access to a free helpline 08088081677 - Email support at...

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. Callers are referred to a trained volunteer who has had personal experience of crying or sleep problems within their own family.

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

Iaith Gwaith We work with children and young people from 6 - 18 years old. We support as many children and young people as we can who are not in crisis. We offer support groups and workshops: Monday 3.30pm - 4.15pm Understanding Anxiety (6 - 11 year olds) Monday 4.30pm - 5.15pm Understanding Anxiety (12-18...

CURB (Children Under Risk from Bullying) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

CURB provides families and parents of children who are victims of bullying with support – letter writing, Authorities Procedures (including Special Educational needs), legal support and 24 hour helpline plus answering services. (3 main areas: young people, post 16 education and special needs)

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 0113 468 9593 or at info@directmediationservices.co.uk

Direct Payments - Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Direct Payments (DPs) is an alternative way of receiving a service from the Vale of Glamorgan Council Social Services. DPs give the service user more choice, control and flexibility over their care package, as they are able to decide when, where and by whom their care needs are met. DPs enable...

Dyspraxia Foundation Helpline - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Dyspraxia Foundation is a country wide charity, founded in 1987 as the Dyspraxia Trust by two mothers who met at Great Ormond Street Hospital Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in children...

Earlybird and Earlybird Plus Parent and Teen Life Programme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

NAS EarlyBird is an 8-week support programme for parents/carers of children aged from 4 to 9 years old with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. NAS Teen Life is and 6-week programme for parents/carers of children aged from 10 to 16 years old with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)...

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...

Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team Wales (EYST) BME CYP Project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Funded by Welsh Government through the Sustainable Social Services Third Sector Grant, Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team (EYST Wales) are pleased to announce our new exciting BME CYP Project to support children aged 0 to 25 and their families who have additional or multiple needs....

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...

FareShare - Food Distribution - Castleland Community Centre - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We operate a FoodShare in conjunction with Morrisons, Greggs and KFC to provide Free Food to anyone who wants it. The idea is to make sure no food goes to waste, so with that in mind everyone is welcome. For more information on how FareShare is helping overcome food wastage and help people...

Focused Childcare Support Scheme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

• Places the child in registered childcare, the term before they commence their early education nursery place. Please bear this in mind when making a referral as a childcare setting may not be the most appropriate place for the child/young person you are looking to refer. • Is not designed to...

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

Calon Chorus is open to anyone who has loved and lost someone with dementia. Our friendly weekly sessions are free and take place at Canton Uniting Church on Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm. No singing experience is required. Come and join us!

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,...

Foster Wales Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Fostering Wales team are responsible for recruiting, training, assessing and supporting foster carers in the Vale of Glamorgan. We provide care to children/young people who are referred to us from Social Services teams only. However, we accept applications to become foster carers from the...

Healthy Start Vouchers - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Pregnant or have a child under the age of 4? Then you may be eligible for Healthy Start Vouchers. Healthy Start is a means tested scheme which provides weekly vouchers that can be spent on fruit and vegetables at your local food co-op. A fruit and veg bag is a great way to make weaning foods.

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 Neuron 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...

Inspired Learners - Independent and Outreach services - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are an Independent School for Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. We support learners between the ages of 7-16. We will provide provision for anxious learners who do not attend school. The provision will provide therapeutic support and family support

Interactive Multi-Sensory Room - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The room has the latest sensory equipment to stimulate development opportunities for children, young people and adults with severe, profound, multiple learning difficulties, cerebral palsy, autism and other sensory impairments.

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...

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.

La Leche League Breastfeeding - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide parent to parent support for all breastfeeding parents at every stage of their breastfeeding journey, via our helpline, through social media, online help forms and face to face local meetings. We believe that mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of...

Letting the Future In - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Letting the Future In is a therapeutic service for children and young people aged 4-17 who have been sexually abused. Children and young people who have been abused can feel confused and upset about what’s happened to them but having the chance to explore their thoughts and feelings can be...

Linking Inclusive Families Through Social Events - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

L.I.F.E is committed to supporting families residing in The Vale of Glamorgan and surrounding areas that have children and/or young adults who have a disability and/or additional learning need. Our main aim is to support these children and young adults by organising a vast range of recreational...

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...

Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & 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 ...

MindHub - Website to support young people's wellbeing - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith An online hub has been created by young people for young people, it provides information and links to services in relation to your emotional health and wellbeing.

Mini First Aid Cardiff and Newport - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Multi Award winning classes are delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style and give you confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency. Mini First Aid offers a range of classes for all the family; parents, grandparents, carers and for children as young as three...

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

Iaith Gwaith 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 Association For Child Support Action (NACSA) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Child Maintenance law is complex, and solicitors are hard to find and expensive to hire. NACSA have been dealing with child maintenance law for over 20 years, and have the expertise to offer sound advice when things go wrong. We help parents who have been assessed incorrectly, who may be paying...

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 Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) - Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

NYAS provide confidential, professional independent advocacy services to children and young people who are known to the Vale of Glamorgan, who are: - Looked after. Advocacy support can involve issues such as: Contact with family, placement planning, disabilities, transition, short breaks,...

NYLO (Nutrition for Your Little One) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

NYLO is a free 8 week programme that can help families feel more confident to provide a healthy, balanced diet for their child and help them to be a healthy weight. Over the 8 weeks the programme covers: - A healthy, balanced diet for young children - Correct portion sizes and healthy snack...

Odeon - Autism Friendly Cinema Screenings - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The ODEON hold Autism friendly screenings which are mainstream films shown in a sensory friendly environment. Lights are low, sound is turned down, trailers are omitted and people can bring their own food, make noise and move around the cinema as they feel comfortable. The screenings are for...

Parenting. Give it time - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith This website has been developed by the Welsh Government with the help of a range of organisations and professionals including psychologists, health visitors, academics and parenting experts. It is not intended to tell parents what to do, but to offer practical parenting information, tips and...

Passenger Transport - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Provision of home to school transport for mainstream pupils and pupils with additional learning needs.

Penarth Food Pod - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Penarth Food Pod is a local food outlet that is open three times a week. Offering perishable and non-perishable food available as well as toiletries and hygiene products. The Food Pod operates on a pay as you can afford basis.

Period Dignity - Menstruation Help - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Free period products can be delivered to pupils in a safe, practical and dignified way. The Vale of Glamorgan Council has been supporting families to ensure period dignity for women and girls from low income households. Ongoing support has been provided and products have been available via...

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...

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

Iaith Gwaith The Prevention Service aim to support and work with 8 to 17-year-olds who are considered to be at risk of offending or anti-social behaviour. Prevention Case meetings are made up of a number of representatives of different agencies (e.g. police, schools, health and social services) with the...

Professional Nanny - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

- Wrap around care - Homework help - Trained teachers asst - DBS checked - Gift for child on registration

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

Rainbow Group is a weekly term time only pop in a play session for children aged up to five who have additional needs. Rainbow provides a supportive environment for children and families to get together to have fun, access activities through the medium of play, share information and make...

Recovery Cymru Family and Friends Peer Support Programme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our Family and Friends Programme at Recovery Cymru is a dynamic, peer-driven initiative crafted to support individuals with loved ones navigating the path of recovery. The programme is rooted in the lived experiences of our peers, ensuring that our support remains relevant, empathetic, and...

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...

Road Safety Unit - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our programme consists of: • In-car safety e.g. chid car seat advice • Child Pedestrian Training • Cycle Training • Pass Plus Cymru for 17 - 25 year olds • "Scooter smart" for 16 to 18 year olds • Occasional Child Pedestrian Training • Motorbike safe, ranges from as soon as they pass their test. ...

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 ...

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...

Schools Admissions, Vale Of Glamorgan Council - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We administer admissions to all community Primary and Secondary Schools, along with all state Nursery Units within the Vale of Glamorgan. Every child who is 3 is entitled to a part-time (2 1/2 hrs AM or PM per day) free place in a state nursery. Children are eligibile to begin Nursery Education...

Schools in the Vale - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Vale has a number of Nursery, Infant, Junior, Primary, Secondary Schools, a 3-19 years School, Welsh-medium Schools and a Special School.

Sense Of Play Project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The sessions are carried out in the family home on a 1:1 basis. Activities focus on play, interaction and child development. The sessions aim to support parents to recognise the different stages of their child's development and the role they play in enhancing this further. Sessions are up to 1...

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

Iaith Gwaith Sêr Bach / Little Stars - Shine Cymru’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...

Shared Regulatory Services - Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The regional service has a dedicated safeguarding and investigation team that works to protect vulnerable residents from financial abuse relating to mass marketing scams, doorstep crime and unfair/rogue trading across Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. We respond to and investigate...

Shine Cymru - 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...

Shine Cymru - Cardiff and the Vale - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Shine Cymru – Cardiff and Vale 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...

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 - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith SNAP Cymru provides accurate information, independent advice and support for a range of educational issues including assessments, statements of special educational needs, bullying, school attendance, exclusion, health and social care provision and disability discrimination. We also provide...

Speech and Language Advice Line - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Speech and Language Therapist will be able to give helpful information about how talking develops and suggest activities which you can do to encourage play skills, understanding of language, using words and general communication.

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...

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...

Supporting Service Children in Education (SSCE) Cymru - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Supporting Service Children in Education (SSCE) Cymru is a Welsh Local Government Association programme initially funded by the MOD’s Education Support Fund and funded by Welsh Government from 2019. The SSCE Cymru mission is to provide the best possible educational support to Service children in ...

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...

Team Around the Family - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Team Around the Family is part of the Vale of Glamorgan's Early Help provision supporting Children, Young People (aged 0-18) and their Families, who may benefit from additional support to overcome difficulties and make positive changes. We will complete a Wellbeing Assessment to identify...

Teulu Service (family) Hafod - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Teulu Service consists of 5 temporary RSL properties, floating support and drop-in services. Temporary accommodation: 5 units are dedicated to vulnerable families living in designated RSL properties. Support workers will provide a flexible model of support which is tailored to meet...

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 Beresford Pregnancy Counselling Centre - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Beresford Centre is a registered charity offering free impartial and confidential counselling to women and their partners in dealing with an unexpected pregnancy and in all situations of pregnancy loss (post termination, miscarriage and still birth, and cot death).

The Centre for Emotional Health (Family Links) - Parent Group Leader Training - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Our 4-day Parent Group Leader training enables practitioners to deliver 10-week groups for parents that result in improvements in their children’s behaviour and family life, reduction in conduct problems and hyperactivity, improving mental health outcomes for both children and their parents, a...

The Childcare Offer in the Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Childcare Offer for Wales is available in the Vale of Glamorgan. Funding starts the term after your child’s 3rd birthday and is made up of 12.5 hours per week of nursery education in a school nursery and 17.5 hours per week in a registered childcare setting during term time. Check our...

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 Index for Children and Young People with Disabilities or Additional Needs (Vale) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Index is a record of children and young people who have disabilities or additional needs, living in the Vale of Glamorgan. By signing up to The Index families will receive regular information about new services, schemes, events and activities, via the newsletter The Index and regular...

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

1. Adaptive Cycling Club in Jenner Park Stadium, Barry 2. Changing benches, and pool access for wheelchairs at Cardiff International Pool 3. All terrain beach wheelchairs at Barry Island 4. Adaptive Power Boat, BCWAC, Barry Waterfront, Tuesday, 11am til 4pm, April until September. 5. Interactive ...

The Junction - Pregnancy Loss Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Junction is a non-judgmental service that provides a caring and safe atmosphere for you to talk confidentially to one of our trained advisors. The Junction is a project of the charitable organisation HOPE Trust Cardiff. The service is available to anyone who is experiencing an unintended...

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 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 National Crime Agency Education - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse. We do this through our education programme, providing training, resources and information to professionals working with children, young people and their families.

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

The PDA Space is a community led project that holds monthly workshops on the 2nd Friday of the month via Zoom at a small cost. We provide monthly live workshops and pre-recorded webinars for parents and professionals who want to become informed when supporting children with a neurodivergence.

The PDA Space - Free online books - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

These are free resource eBooks that cover a wide range of topics from sensory processing differences to reasonable adjustments within education.

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...

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

I am a certified infant sleep coach; providing online support services to parents to resolve their little one's sleep challenges for newborns up to 7 years old. I look at everything from your child's personality to your daily routine, leaving no stone un-turned, to determine the best way forward ...

The V Pod (The Vale Youth Street Team) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The V-Pod is a part and method of the Vale Youth Service which comes in the form of a state of the art mobile youth provision. The V-pod itself was created to go out and reach those young people who do not have access to local services and provision but over time this has formed part of our...

Thrive Cardiff - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Thrive Cardiff is a lively active support group for families that include a child/young adult with a disability. The group is organised and managed by volunteers. The families include children with a range of disabilities, including Autism, ADHD and Down Syndrome etc. It offers parents/carers...

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 Tommy’s, the leading charity that exists to stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and make pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone. To do this, we work across the whole pregnancy journey to drive change at every level – translating our research breakthroughs into new tests and...

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)

Iaith Gwaith 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.

Vale Adaptive Cycling Club - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Vale Adaptive Cycling Club operates on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1pm - 4pm. Weather permitting. We run from March until September. We have specialist adaptive bikes, trikes, tandems etc enabling young children, young people and adults with varying disabilities to access and enjoy the...

Vale Adaptive Power Boat Club - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Boat Club is operated from Barry Community Activity Water Centre. Provides power boat experiences for disabled children, young people and adults, who are wheelchair users or with limited mobility. The boat has drop-down bow and large open deck to accommodate wheelchairs. The boat club operates...

Vale Alcohol and Drug Team (VADT) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

VADT is part of the 'Newlands' team based in Barry. Newlands is a NHS (CAU) and Local Authority Service (VADT) which supports people with substance misuse related difficulties across the Vale of Glamorgan. VADT is the Local Authority Service; it includes a Specialist Substance Misuse Consultant...

Vale Domestic Abuse Services - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are here to create transformative, lasting change in the Vale of Glamorgan Community in making sure domestic abuse, sexual violence, and any other form of violence against women, children and girls cannot, and will not, be excused. Our mission is to give hope to all those affected by domestic ...

Vale Families First Advice Line - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Families First Advice Line provides advice and support to families that will enable them to resolve their concerns independently, or will assist in identifying appropriate services to be refer onto. Families First Advice Line will aim to: • Listen and provide advice on how you can meet your ...

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

We are a one stop shop for families in the Vale of Glamorgan. We provide information on childcare, activities for children and young people and family support services in the Vale. This includes: registered and unregistered childcare, parent & toddler groups, holiday schemes and leisure...

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

Vale Food bank is part of The Trussell Trust’s network of 428 food banks, working to tackle food poverty and hunger in our local communities, as well as across the UK. We work in partnership with other organisations across the Vale who offer support of various kinds. These organisations can...

Vale of Glamorgan Council - Beach Wheelchairs - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith All-terrain beach wheelchairs are available at Barry Island, giving more visitors the chance to get on to the sand at Whitmore Bay. Wheelchair access on beach. There are three beach chairs which are available for loan and are free to use. Users just need to show one form of photo ID such as a...

Vale of Glamorgan Adult Social Services (First Point of Contact) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We provide Information, Advice and Assistance, as well as Care and Support, to help people make informed choices in the maintenance of their wellbeing, independence and safety. We can discuss what matters to you and the different opportunities available in your community. Adult Social Care...

Vale of Glamorgan Cost of Living Support Hub - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Help and support if you are struggling to pay bills due to the rising cost of living. Many people are unaware they may be entitled to benefits that could offer them the support they need. Contact the Advicelink Cymru free on 0808 2505700 We have a warm space scheme with warm spaces available for ...

Vale of Glamorgan Flying Start - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We provide a variety of services to support parents to enable every child to have a flying start in life. This includes: - Funded childcare in a choice of settings for children from the term after their second birthday to the term after their third birthday 2.5 hours per day 39 weeks per year....

Vale of Glamorgan Intake Team (Social Services) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Intake Team are the first point of contact for anyone raising new concerns about the welfare of a child or new information about a child already known to the team. The team provides an assessment service as well as signposting to other appropriate services. You can contact us to request a...

Vale of Glamorgan Long Term Care Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The Vale of Glamorgan Long Term Care Service supports people who cannot meet their wellbeing outcomes without care and support. The service consists of: Social workers who undertake assessments, Social Care Officers who support in reviewing long standing care provision. The team works with...

Vale Parenting Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We support families with children between 0-18 across the Vale of Glamorgan in order to build on strengths and make positive changes, enabling parents to feel more confident in managing; behaviour, routines and boundaries. We also focus on promoting emotional wellbeing and supporting positive...

Vale People First - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We are a self advocacy organisation run by people with a learning disability in the Vale of Glamorgan. We run meetings and groups to talk about what is important to us. We tell service providers what works for us and what doesn't. We run lots of social gatherings and introduce people to...

Vale, Valleys and Cardiff Adoption Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We are one of five regional collaboratives which form part of the National Adoption Service in Wales responsible for: 1. Providing information, advice and undertaking training and assessments of all prospective adoptive parents. 2. Undertaking assessments of step parent and relative adopters. 3. ...

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

Vasculitis UK aims to support those suffering from vasculitis diseases and their families by providing information and advice, and helping them to contact others with vasculitis. Do you already have vasculitis or are you suspected of having vasculitis? Does someone you know have vasculitis?...

Vesta - Specialist Family Support - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith SUPPORT OFFERED VIA PHONE AND INTERNET Vesta - Specialist Family Support CIC was formerly known as Polish Domestic Violence Helpline (PDVH). We offer specialist services for Polish families in Wales. Our support focuses on domestic abuse, parenting and mental health. We offer: - domestic abuse ...

We Stand - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

We Stand supports all non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused. We provide a range of unique and specialist support services, offering practical and emotional support to non-abusing parents, carers and families. These include a UK wide helpline, talking therapy for ...

'Where You Stand' online information guide for carers of people with learning disabilities - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith https://www.whereyoustand.org/ Where You Stand is an online information resource for parents, unpaid carers, disabled children and adults with learning disabilities. Where You Stand is an extensive guide written by carers (of people with a learning disability), for carers. It has information on...

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 - Vale Young Carers Project - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Vale Young Carers project provides respite (break), 1-2-1 support and advocacy for young carers living in the Vale of Glamorgan. Provides an opportunity to meet other young carers and to have some fun across The Vale of Glamorgan. Young Carers are young people aged 7 to 18 who help care for...

Youth Justice and Early support Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith The Youth Justice and Early Support Service (YJESS) works with children and young people aged between 8 and 17 years who are taking part in, or at risk of becoming involved in anti-social or offending behaviour and the victims of their crime/behaviour. Our vision is to support young people to...

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

The Families First Youth Wellbeing Service is a Welsh Government funded project based on a multi-agency approach for supporting young people. The Youth Wellbeing Service offers targeted support for young people who have faced adverse childhood experiences which are significantly affecting their...