Welcome to the Parents'

Federation

For over 30 years Cardiff & the Vale Parents' Federation has been supporting families caring for a relative with a learning disability.

The Federation is run by parents, for parents, who understand the difficulties that families and lifelong carers face. Almost 2000 local families are members.

We hold regular and informal social gatherings where you can meet other unpaid carers, share experiences and ideas (plus pick up some useful tips)

We can signpost you to sources of support and give information on your rights as a carer and what assistance you are entitled to receive

If you cannot find what you are looking for on this website or www.whereyoustand.org call us on 029 2056 5917 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

What Matters to You Matters to Us!

Information is essential for carers and you may find the following links really useful:

Understanding Disability Awards

Celebrating the inclusion of people with a learning disability - Don't Delay - Nominate Someone Now!!

Every year we hold an awards ceremony to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of those who have made an extra effort to include people with additional learning needs or disabilities. We encourage nominations all year round to recognise the many hidden heroes who make our families' lives so much easier.

These awards were postponed during the Covid Lockdowns but recommenced in 2022.

We held the 2024 awards ceremony on the 31st October, at the Future Inn Cardiff

Thanks to our sponsors

Dewis Information Guide

General information for families

Like our own Where You Stand guide, the Dewis guide has a wealth of information on opportunities and resources. It is a generic guide, not specific to learning disabilities but has plenty of useful links to follow and is well worth a look. It is being updated and added to constantly.

Carers in the Vale

Support for carers in the Vale of Glamorgan

The Vale of Glamorgan Council fund many schemes or projects that support carers to stay healthy and well informed.

Under the new Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014, the definition of a care has been extended

You do not have to be providing daily care!

For more details follow this link.

Autism

Support and useful contacts

Autism is a lifelong disability that affects the way a person relates to people around them.

A great deal off support for individuals and families is available.

Recent legislation and a better understanding of the condition help a person's life choices.

Information - Where YOU Stand

Information on learning disabilities - written by carers for carers

Our Where You Stand guide is an invaluable reference guide for parents, carers, disabled children and adults with learning disabilities in Cardiff and the Vale.

Bite Sized Respite

Putting carers in touch with one another

We run a variety of projects that offer unpaid carers a chance to meet one another, enjoy social activities and therapies and learn more about the opportunities available.

We hold activities across the Vale and Cardiff, all are free for unpaid carers

Please follow us on facebook to keep abreast of latest developments

Family Information Service - FIS

Support for families in your area

Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan councils' both have a Family Information Team to keep families with a disabled child informed and up to date. the teams work closely together to ensure maximum impact. They produce newsletters and hold events and activities for families.

Respite

A break from caring

Caring for a relative with a learning disability can take a huge toll on a family and it is essential that all parties can enjoy the occasional break using the range of respite provision.