During Carers Week (11th-15th June) and Learning Disability Week (16th-23rd June) there are lots of opportunities to meet other carers and gain information on latest developments. The Parents federation are also holding a series of coffee mornings, breakfast meetings and lunches- all free for carers!

Universal Credit

Universal Credit is a new payment for working-age people whether they are in or out of work.  It combines some of the benefits and tax credits that a person may be getting.  It will not affect people of pension age.

Universal Credit Full Service will be rolled out in Cardiff from 28 February 2018.

Do you have an iPad and want to learn how to make the most of it?

Join Family Fund for a free training workshop for families raising seriously ill or disabled children, and find out more about how your iPad works (or at least keep up with your children!)

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

Our Carers Gatherings offer a relaxed informal setting where carers can meet others who share the same responsibilities and challenges, let their hair down and share experiences. The gatherings are free for carers and refreshments or lunches are provided.  

Due to popular demand we are now meeting weekly in both counties! 

have you signed up to the Disability Index yet? Log onto the Vale Council website to learn more about activities in your locality

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