Our Family Support Service

Having a child who has cerebral palsy affects the whole family

How we help families

We want to make sure that as a family you feel supported and empowered to help your child in the best way possible. When you come to the centre with your child you will be offered an appointment to meet with our Family Support Coordinator, Glenys Evans. Glenys will get to know you and your child and find out what sort of support you may need. Some of the issues you may want to talk about include:

  • What cerebral palsy is
  • How cerebral palsy can affect your child
  • Emotional issues such as coping with your child’s disability, stress and your relationship
  • Your child’s sleep and yours
  • Your child’s behaviour
  • Transitioning to the nursery, primary school, high school or independent living
  • Practical issues such as home and vehicle adaptions, equipment and respite
  • Financial issues such as benefit entitlements, money advice, and Wills

First point of contact

If you have concerns about your baby or young child, Glenys is our first point of contact for you. You may have experienced a traumatic birth or your child may have recently been given a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and you are unsure what this means. She is also there if you have an older child and just want to discuss your concerns with another parent who has experienced bringing up a child with cerebral palsy.

Glenys is a founder parent of Cerebral Palsy Cymru (formerly Bobath Children’s Therapy Centre Wales and Bobath Cymru) and has been involved with the charity since 1989. She has undertaken numerous roles including secretary to the steering committee, trustee, and volunteer. She eventually joined the staff team in 1998 and has been helping our families ever since. Glenys’ son Thomas (now an adult in his 30’s) has cerebral palsy which means she has a wealth of knowledge and understanding to share with families who attend our centre. Glenys completed a general counselling course in 2004 and is first aid trained.

Better Start, Better Future Play Group

Our monthly playgroup is a great opportunity to meet other families, chat with our Family Support Coordinator, and have fun with your child during a play session with our therapists.

The playgroup is open to children under 2 1/2 years old who have accessed our early intervention service Better start, Better future.

If you would like to find out more about Better Start Together playgroup or to book a space in a session for you and your child, please email or phone:
Glenys Evans 
Glenyse@cerebralpalsycymru.org
029 2052 2600

Please note that numbers in the session are limited to ensure that you and your baby have the best experience possible. To attend one of our sessions, please make sure that you book in advance. 

 

Contact us

If you have any questions about cerebral palsy and your child please give Glenys a call on 02920 522600 or email glenyse@cerebralpalsycymru.org. Or you can make a referral online to our early intervention service, Better Start, Better Future if your child is under the age of 2 1/2. 

How we have helped in Wales

132

Family support appointments took place in 2022-2023

293

Children from across Wales have been treated during 2022-2023

1,054

The number of sessions of specialist therapy we delivered in 2022-2023

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Noah's story

After our first therapy session, I left Cerebral Palsy Cymru’s children’s centre with something nobody had previously dared give me for my little boy. I left with hope.

- Leah, Noah's mum

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Ben's story

We left that initial therapy session on an absolute high and haven’t looked back since!

- Alison, Ben's mum

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Charlotte's blog

Hi, my name is Charlotte and I have just turned 15. I have recently taken part in Cerebral Palsy Cymru's 'Independent Living Skills Programme' and I would love to share my experience of the project with you. 

- Independent Living Skills 2021

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Cora's story

From that day we feel we have been part of the Cerebral Palsy Cymru family, and we have not looked back.

- Family story

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Aoife's Story

Having virtual sessions opened up a new avenue of skill-building for Aoife

- Family story

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