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Cardiff Family Advice and Support                 Logo

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)                           Home - Support for parents and carers from 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 Logo 72ppi RGB PNG.png         

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/