Parent Carer Support and Wellbeing Project
Hi, my name is Davina and I am the Senior Parent Carer Support Worker for the project. The Parent Carer Su
pport and Wellbeing Project supports anyone caring for a child, or young person up the age of 25 years old, with a physical disability, mental health issues, learning disability or neurodevelopmental disorder. Your child does not need to have an official diagnosis to access this service.
The project offers one-to-one telephone and face-to-face support, a range of group sessions, referrals to other in-house services, such as counselling and benefits advice, training and referral pathways to other statuary and voluntary organisations.
My name is Sarah and I work as a Parent Carer Support Worker. Both Davina and I have lived in experience of being parent carers and we know the challenges that a caring role can bring. We are here to support you, offering information, advice and a friendly ear for as long as you need us.
| Date | Activity | Where and when |
| Tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28thJan
In conjunction with Kate, from The Craft Junction Funded by National Autistic Society |
Wildflower Art Class
For girls and young women with autism (diagnosed, on the pathway, undiagnosed), who are home-schooled, school avoiding or not in employment. |
Café area, Bridgend Carers
10am-12.30pm |
| Thursday 9th Jan | Parent Carer Drop-in
Informal drop-in with Lucy Johnson (parent carer volunteer) who can offer support around ASD, ADHD, PDA and school avoidance. Supported by Rob Jones from DASH, who can offer support surrounding attendance difficulties, emotional health, wellbeing and behavioural needs https://dashmhwb.co.uk/ Children welcome.
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Café area, Bridgend Carers.
10am-midday
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| Thursday 16th Jan | Parent Carer Coffee and Craft Morning with Tanio
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Café area, Bridgend Carers Centre
10am- midday |
| Saturday 18th Jan | Lego Club
Lego building, crafts and games for disabled children and their siblings. Parents to stay. £1 per child |
Main Hall
10am-midday |
| Tuesday 21st Jan | Recognising and understanding autistic girls and young women | Online, via Zoom |
| Saturday 25th Jan | Wildflower Meet-up
Meet-up for our autistic girls and young women. 10 years + |
Café area and main hall
Midday – 2pm
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| Saturday 25th Jan | Family Bingo and quiz afternoon. Tickets £5 a family.
Join us for a fun afternoon in a relaxed setting. All the family are welcome! |
Main Hall, Bridgend Carers Centre,
3 – 5pm |
| Thursday 30th Jan | Parent Carer Drop-in
Informal drop-in with Lucy Johnson (parent carer volunteer) who can offer support around ASD, ADHD, PDA and school avoidance. Children welcome. Supported by Rob Jones from DASH, who can offer support surrounding attendance difficulties, emotional health, wellbeing and behavioural needs https://dashmhwb.co.uk/ |
Café area, Bridgend Carers Centre
10am- midday |
| Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th Feb | Wildflower Art Class
For girls and young women with autism (diagnosed, on the pathway, undiagnosed), who are home-schooled, school avoiding or not in employment. |
Café area, Bridgend Carers Centre
10am-12.30pm |
| Thursday 13th Feb | Parent Carer Coffee and Craft Morning
Willow Weaving with Out to Learn Willow |
Café area, Bridgend Carers Centre
10am- midday |
| Saturday 15th Feb | Lego Club
Lego building, crafts and games for disabled children and their siblings. Parents to stay. £1 per child |
Main Hall
10am-midday |
| Thursday 20th Feb | Parent Carer Drop-in
Informal drop-in with Lucy Johnson (parent carer volunteer) who can offer support around ASD, ADHD, PDA and school avoidance. Children welcome. Supported by Rob Jones from DASH, who can offer support surrounding attendance difficulties, emotional health, wellbeing and behavioural needs https://dashmhwb.co.uk/ |
Café area, Bridgend Carers Centre
10am- midday |
| Saturday 22nd Feb | Wildflower half-term meet up
Meet-up for our autistic girls and young women. 10 years + Parent Carer, Vicky, will be there to let parents know more about her new coaching programme, focussing on self-esteem, relaxation, nutrition etc, which she will be piloting at the centre. |
Café area and main hall
12.30pm-2.30pm
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| Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March | Wildflower Art Class
For girls and young women with autism (diagnosed, on the pathway, undiagnosed), who are home-schooled, school avoiding or not in employment. |
Café area, Bridgend Carers Centre
10am-12.30pm |
| Thursday 13th March | Parent Carer Coffee and Craft Morning.
Join us for craft and coffee, |
Café area, Bridgend Carers Centre
10am- midday |
| Saturday 15th March | Lego Club
Lego building, crafts and games for disabled children and their siblings. Parents to stay. £1 per child |
Main Hall
10am-midday |
| Tuesday 18th March | Advocacy Workshop
Sharing ideas and advice on advocating for your child |
Online, via Zoom
6-7pm |
| Saturday 22nd March | Wildflower Meet-up
Meet-up for our autistic girls and young women. 10 years + |
Café area and main hall
12.30pm-2.30pm |
| Thursday 27th March | Parent Carer Drop-in
Informal drop-in with Lucy Johnson (parent carer volunteer) who can offer support around ASD, ADHD, PDA and school avoidance. Children welcome. Supported by Rob Jones from DASH, who can offer support surrounding attendance difficulties, emotional health, wellbeing and behavioural needs https://dashmhwb.co.uk/ |
Café area, Bridgend Carers Centre
10am- midday |
