Cardiff and the Vale Parents Federation - Family support services

What we do

We offer a signposting service for information, events and services that will help the unpaid carers of people with a learning disability. We support families by holding information events, workshops social activities and training events. We also hold informal social gatherings and coffee mornings at no charge where families can share ideas, learn from each other and have fun. We represent the views of our carers in consultations and at a strategic level locally, regionally and nationally. We advocate for carers and families who are lifelong carers from early diagnosis, to assessments and later life.
We regularly collaborate with Pedal Power in Cardiff, to offer a cycle ride (with coffee & cake) for unpaid carers on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Please contact us for more information regarding these Pedal Power sessions.

Who do we support

Families and unpaid carers that support a disabled child or an adult with a learning disability. We are a regional focused organisation supporting over 1000 families across the counties of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

We offer information (but not advice) on a huge range of subjects covering all areas of life, and our carers are our greatest resource in terms of information gathering and sharing their experiences of navigating life as an unpaid carer.

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

The online resources are available free of charge to all. We offer enhanced support to families in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Service details for this family support services

Language: English only

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

 Address

 You can send post here:

Bwlch Road
Fairwater
CF5 3EF

 You can visit us here:

Sbectrwm
The Old School
Cardiff
CF5 3EF

Contact methods

Social media

 Accessibility

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

 Opening times

Online resources at all times, office hours are 10.00 to 16.00 Monday to Thursday subject to part-time staffing levels
Last updated: 24/04/2024