The following is a list of some of the local parent support groups in Wales. These groups have all given permission for their details to be included on our website. Before going along to any meetings, please give the named contact a call on the telephone number mentioned to check times, dates and venues as these may have changed to those listed.
Please note, Contact a Family is not responsible for the content of any external websites that are linked through these pages. If you know any of these details are incorrect, please let us know.
Contact a Family Wales have details of approximately 50 local support groups throughout Wales. If you are looking for help and support and a local group to you isn't listed below, contact us, Tel: 029 2049 8001, e-mail: wales.office@cafamily.org.uk and we will do our best to help.
CBC parents and carers forum
Mrs Brenda Helps
Tel: 01443 837009
For people who have learning difficulties. Meet every second Tuesday of the month at Ystrad Fawr Offices, Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Mynach. Distribute information from social services relevant to people who have learning difficulties.
Area(s) covered: Caerphilly
Carmarthen Breakthro'
Liz Halls, Station Road, Nantgaredig, Carmarthenshire
Tel: 0845 4500389
Provide leisure activities for children and young people with severe learning disabilities. Hold Saturday clubs throughout the year and playschemes during school holidays, drop-in days, coffee mornings, family outings and support for families. All referrals must go through the Family Support Team.
Area(s) covered: Carmarthen
Chat
Alison Greig, St Davids Children's Centre, Cowbridge Road, Cardiff OR Rhiwbina Clinic, Groes Lon, Rhiwbina, Cardiff
Tel: 029 2053 6814
An informal support group that meet on the second Thursday of the month at 10.30am, (although dates do alter). Also have three monthly sessions specifically for foster parents or disabled children.
Area(s) covered: Cardiff although people welcome from all areas
Conwy Connect (for learning disability)
Sue Davies, Bod Alaw, 10 Riviers Avenue, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7DP
Tel: 01492 536486
e-mail: conwy.connect@virgin.net
Web: http://www.conwy-connect.org.uk
A charity and independent voluntary organisation that promotes the rights of people with a learning disability in the County of Conwy to have equal opportunities in the community. Conwy Connect promotes close links between everyone with an interest in the continued care and support of people with a learning disability.
Area(s) covered: Conwy
Cynon Valley District Forum
David Morgan, 84 Maescynon, Hirwaun, Aberdare, CF44 9PH
Tel: 01685 811916
e-mail: david_cvdf@lineone.net
Represents the views and opinions of parent/carers of people with learning difficulties/disabilities in Cynon Valley. Activities include representation of parent/carers at the Parent Forum Alliance and local groups by dissemination of information and monthly meetings to give and receive information.
Area(s) covered: Cynon Valley
Cynon Valley Pals
Ailsa Gordon, 7 Kendal Close, Cwmbach, Aberdare, CF44 0LA
e-mail: ailsagordon@hotmail.com
Committee and fundraising group which meet monthly to arrange activities for the children. The groups are made up mainly of parents with some professionals to co-ordinate the activities. Parents have the opportunity to meet and discuss experiences as well as arrange fundraising days and activities for both themselves and their children during school holidays.
Area(s) covered: Cynon Valley
Daffodils
Anita James, Ty'n Binwydden, Clayton Road, Mold, Flitshire, CH7 1ST
Tel: 01352 751605
A support group for disabled children and young people up to 25 years old. Cater for children's special recreational needs and provide for their social integration through sibling involvement and encouraging family friendships. We also run a very wide range of social activities at venues throughout Flintshire.
Area(s) covered: Flintshire
DASH
London House, Alban Square, Aberaeron, SA46 0AJ
Tel: 01545 570951
Aim to offer age and ability appropriate leisure schemes for children and young people between 4-23 years who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities and their siblings. Assist access to the local community and the use community facilities and provide short breaks, during the children's holidays and leisure time, for the family parents or carers.
Area(s) covered: Ceredigion
Gwynedd and Anglesey Asperger/Autism Support Group
Medwen Rowlands, 6 Ffordd Crwys, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2NT
Tel: 01248 364015
Meet monthly at The Committee Room, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, 7-9pm. Arrange activities for the children such as outings, parties and fund days and also have a library of books and videos on ASD.
Area(s) covered: Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy
S.T.A.R Centre Project
Wendy Savoia / Stella Tayor
e-mail: wendy@savoia.freeserve.co.uk
Tel: 01686 411010
The S.T.A.R (Special Therapy and Respite Centre) project is a campaign to provide a short break centre for families with disabled children in Montgomeryshire. The action group is made up of parents and representatives from Health and Social Services along with other interested parties, who have an interest in providing support for these families.
Area(s) covered: Mongomeryshire
Special Interest Group in Autism
Helen Williams, Havenhill, spitall, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 5QT
Tel: 01437 741 228
Meet bi-monthly at the Children's Centre, Winch Lane, Haverfordwest. Times vary according to availability of speakers.
Area(s) covered: Pembrokeshire
Sunshine Club
Kay Griffiths MBE
Tel: 01446 793866
e-mail: griffithskay@hotmail.com
Meet every Monday (during school term-time), 10am-12pm. Open to all parents/carers of children with learning disability and/or physical impairment offering mutual support, guest speakers and social outings.
Area(s) covered: Llantwit Major and surrounding areas
THRIVE
Sarah Murray, 19 Banfield Close, Cardiff, CF23 8LN
Tel: 029 2054 0513
Social support group for families with special needs children. Provide activities and outings and a positive environment where people can support one another in the challenges of caring for a special needs child. Children with a wide range of disabilities and their brothers and sisters attend. Meet in a range of venues, normally once a week term-time, with more activities during holidays.
Area(s) covered: Cardiff and surrounding areas
Y BONT
Ewenny Road, Bridgend, CF31 3HT
Tel: 01656 646013
e-mail: ybont@hotmail.com
Parent-led children's resource centre covering all disabilities (mainly under 5's). Offers a variety of groups and services for parents including a play group and drop in.
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