The Index for Children and Young People with Disabilities or Additional Needs (Vale) - Family support services

What we do

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 mail-outs from The Index eNews.

Parents and carers can also contact the Index Officer for any information regarding services and support.

The Index gives a clear picture of children and young people with disabilities or additional needs in the Vale, to help agencies work together to plan better services.

The Index is funded by Welsh Government's Families First Grant.

Who do we support

Whether you are a parent/carer or a professional, you can sign a child up to The Index by completing a registration form. To be included on The Index the child or young person must:
- be aged up to 18 years
- have a diagnosed disability, be in the process of diagnosis or have confirmed ongoing additional needs

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

Parents and carers can contact us directly. Professionals working with children can also contact us. A registration form is available on our website

Service details for this family support services

Language: Bilingual

  • Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs Yes Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further. We provide information on services and support for families with children with disabilities
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? No

 Address

 You can send post here:

Docks Office
Subway Road
Barry
CF63 4RT

 You can visit us here:

Docks Office
Subway Road
Barry
CF63 4RT

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 Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Lift
  • Automatic doors
  • Access by ramps/level access

 Opening times

Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Answerphone available at all other times
Last updated: 13/02/2024