Carers UK have released two information guides for carers in Wales - well worth a look!

The Spice scheme offers you a way to get something back for the time that you freely give. Hours committed can be banked and then exchanged for other services, items or access to a variety of events or activities.

We would like to draw you attention to the Caudwell Children's charity. They offer a wide range of practical support to families with disabled children. Assistance ranges from support with therapies and assessments to help in achieving their goals and dreams

The Social Services & Well Being Act has been in force for a year. It affects all carers and people that needs support or assistance. 

Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation is holding an information morning on Friday 28th April for family carers to learn how the act affects them.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission seek the views of disabled people and carers on housing for disabled people. Please follow the link and spend some time sharing your views- what you think matters!

http://www.parentsfed.org/consultation/item/consultation-on-housing-for-disabled-people

A consultation that ends on the 25th January 2017 is underway. Proposals that will increase the weekly charges for care from £60 to £70 then probably to £100 within four years are being considered.

If you disagree with this please let the government know your views by taking a few minutes to complete an online consultation here

Around a quarter of learners in Wales will have some form of additional learning need during their education. The current legislative framework for supporting them is based on a model introduced more than 30 years ago. This Bill proposes to replace existing legislation with a new legal framework- your views are needed

Nominations are now being invited for this year’s Understanding Disability Awards, which recognises individuals, groups, schools, children and employers who have made a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities.

The Additional Learning needs Bill was added to the statute books and became law in January 2018

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Vision 21 offers a wide range of activities for people with learning needs. Over July and August they are offering reduced rates for people to try out the many options

The latest carers newsletter can be found below. More information can be found on our carers specific section here

Caring Times May 2017

The Vale of Glamorgan Council are running a first aid course for informal carers.  Knowing some simple first aid skills could be vital and a free, first aid awareness course will be running in the Civic Offices between 10am-12pm on Wednesday 22^nd March 2017. 

If you an unpaid carer who wants to attend, please either email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ring 01446 704604. Tell them that  you saw this information on the Parents Federation website

The week commencing 5th February 2017 is Children's Mental Health week

Check below for information on activities being held to raise awareness of this important issue

The National Assembly for Wales’ Children, Young People and Education Committee is undertaking a consultation on the First 1,000 Days.

The Committee will consider the extent to which Welsh Government policies and programmes support the early parent role, before birth and during the first 2 years of a child’s life, and crucially how effective these are in supporting children’s emotional and social capabilities and development

Cardiff Council is looking for feedback about Family First services, and we need YOUR help!

Time credits offer a way of rewarding people for giving their time freely. If you join a scheme you earn credits for the hours you volunteer which can be 'spent' in a variety of places. See below for an update on local schemes.