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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...

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

Iaith Gwaith Every day we provide essential support to children, young people, parents and carers via our extensive range of services and partnerships in Wales. Our purpose is clear - changing childhoods and changing lives, so that children, young people, and families are safe, happy, healthy, and hopeful....

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...

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

Iaith Gwaith Cerebral Palsy Cymru is a specialist therapy centre and registered charity. We provide individually tailored therapy for children who have cerebral palsy and other allied neurological conditions. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for children so that they can participate in everyday life ...

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 ...

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

Working with families to strengthen or reconnect relationships between parents and children. Improving communication and understanding behaviour. Working with just one person or the whole family. Also offers parent/child mediation.

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

The Pantri is Risca's eco-shopping solution for those looking for a sustainable lifestyle on a budget. If you are looking to lower your carbon impact then we are the solution for you. This is a membership service which costs £2 for 12 baskets. Each basket will then only cost £5 but will include ...

ELKLAN 'Let's talk With Your Baby - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Learn about eye contact, shared attention, exploring textures, singing and enjoying music, water play, turn taking, exploring and moving and baby massage.

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...

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

Families First is a Torfaen wide project and works across 5 main strands, these include; Early Years Disabilities Youth Support Family Achievement Programme (FAP) Bron Afon Aspire Home Family Links

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

The Family Liaison Officer Role is to support and help families living in Gwent who have a child or young person who is undergoing diagnosis or has a diagnosis of a disability or developmental difficulty. we can provide help, support and signposting with matters such as: • Liaising with health ...

Family Links Nurturing Programme - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

To help parent/carers understand and manage feelings and behaviour, while becoming more positive and nurturing in their relationship with their children and each other. Each session is 2 hours over 11 weeks. A creche is provided.

Family Links Workshop - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Offering strategies to deal with the challenges children can bring so that you can have a calmer, happier family life. Each session is 2 hours over 4 weeks. A creche is provided.

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...

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 ...

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...

Parents As First Teachers (PAFT) - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

You'll have knowledge of other parenting support you can access and learn about family wellbeing, how you and your child interact and their development.

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

For families with children who are between 1-3 years to encourage their toddlers language, social and emotional development.

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

The Royal Society for Blind Children provides support for Children and Families across Wales. We offer a range of services to vision impaired young people and their families. These include: Family Practitioners across Wales dedicated to offering practical and emotional wellbeing support to the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Torfaen Children and Young People's Autism Support Service - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

The ASD Support post aims to support children and families through exploring their current situation in a solution focused way, through listening, providing relevant information, and signposting to other professionals who may be able to offer help. Liaising with parents, health and education...

Torfaen Flying Start - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Flying Start is funded by the Welsh Government and consists of 4 main elements: Extra Health Visiting & Midwifery Service Playgroup/Childcare place for 2-3 Year Old Children Access to Parenting Groups Support for your child’s speech, language and communication

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

Provide play support to children with varying disabilites to access play clubs, half term, summer playschemes, weekend respite sessions , easter and christmas stay and play sessions, cinema club, farm club

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....

'Welcome to the world' Ante natal group - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

Meet other mums and dads, share the journey, give each other support and make new friends. Each session is for 2 hours and takes places over 8 weeks.

Wriggly Woos Penygarn - Family support services (Opens in a new window)

This is a stay and play group for families who’s child is starting the process of being diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum disorder. (ASD)The age range we work with is approximately 18 months - 4 years.

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

Iaith Gwaith Provide day respite and Personal Assistance Service (PA) in Cardiff and Gwent.