Cardiff Family Advice and Support                           

Cardiff Family Advice and Support offer a range of information, advice and assistance for children, young people and their families in Cardiff.

https://www.cardifffamilies.co.uk/

Cardiff ALN Helpline                                                                   

This is a dedicated helpline to support children, young people and their parents/carers with queries about ALN.  

Telephone: 02920 872731

Email: ALNhelpline@cardiff.gov.uk

Parent talk (Action for Children)                                         

This website offers down-to-earth parenting advice through articles online as well as opportunities to talk to a parenting coach for support and guidance.

https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/

 

Parent Line (school nursing)                                              

Parentline is a text message service that allows parents and carers of children aged 5-11 to contact a school nurse for confidential advice and support via text message.  The service is open Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Text: 07321 263178

 

Occupational Therapy for Children and Young People Advice Line                                                                                        

This advice line allows you to talk with an occupational therapist who will aim to provide practical advice, strategies, signposting and support to improve your child's daily living skills.  The service is open Tuesday and Thursday 12pm - 2pm.

Telephone: 02921 836888

Neurodivergence Wales                                                            

Funded by the Welsh Government, this site is designed to help improve the lives of neurodivergent people and their families in Wales.

https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/

AP Cymru                                                                                            

AP Cymru are a charity that provide a toolkit of guidance, knowledge and understanding of neuro-diversity to strive to create a neuro-inclusive world for children and young people.

https://www.apcymru.org.uk/

ERIC                                                                                                          

ERIC is the national charity dedicated to improving children's bowel and bladder health.  They offer advice and support on continence.

https://eric.org.uk/

SNAP Cymru                                                                                      

SNAP Cymru is a national charity that offers free and independent information, advice and support to help children and young people with their education.

https://www.snapcymru.org/

 

Caudwell Children                                                            

Caudwell Children is a charity that provides support for disabled and autistic children to have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding that they deserve.

https://www.caudwellchildren.com/

 

The National Sleep Helpline                                        

You can speak to trained sleep advisors to discuss any issues your child may have with sleep.  It is available Monday and Wednesday 9am-11am and Tuesday and Thursday 7pm-9pm.

Telephone: 03303 530 541

https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/national-sleep-helpline/

Cwtch Together                                                                               

Cwtch together is a disability play project held in the centre of Cardiff which promotes play and socialisation for disabled children and their families.  For more information, visit their website.

https://www.cwtchtogether.co.uk/

 

Autism Globe 

Autism Globe is a Cardiff-based organisation led by parents of autistic children, providing peer-led support tailored to the needs of fellow parent carers. The initiative offers a range of community-facing services including:

• Coffee mornings designed to foster informal peer engagement

• Drop-in sessions delivering in-person guidance and advice

• A telephone helpline for confidential support

• Workshops focused on practical themes relevant to autism care

• Autism-friendly play sessions specifically designed for children

Safer Wales - Cymru Ddiogelach                                    

Safer Wales works to provide effective and practical support and advocacy to people who experience domestic violence, exploitation and hate crimes.  They aim to prevent today's problems becoming tomorrow's crises.  For more information visit their website 

https://www.saferwales.com/

Tel: 02920 220033

ND Community Connectors Padlet                               

The link below is for a Padlet that contains lots of links to services and support options that may be useful to your child and family.

https://padlet.com/elizabethwilliams59/nd-community-connectors-cic-directory-of-inclusive-services--n31vesgekb5u4u70

School Nursing Padlet                                                                 

The link below is for the Padlet designed by the School Nursing team.  It has a range of advice, information and support services to support the health and wellbeing of children, parents and carers.

https://padlet.com/cavhv/cardiff-vale-school-nursing-nyrsio-ysgol-caerdydd-a-r-fro-iwa6uqnen51otxrc

 

Growing Stronger Together                                               

Growing Stronger Together is a community based organisation based in Cardiff.  They offer support for children and families through collaboration.  They offer services such as:

Stay & play                                                            Parent coffee mornings                                    Baby sitting service 

Arts and craft club                                               Monthly meet ups                                              Cheerleading classes        

Therapeutic horsemanship sessions               Birthday Parties                                                   Dance classes       

 https://www.growing-stronger-together.com/

Email: growingstrongertogethercic@outlook.com