Therapy and support for children and their families
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Find out more about the services we offer, including our early intervention service 'Better Start, Better Future'
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Our vital work with children who have cerebral palsy and their families is only made possible because of your support
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What we do
We are a national centre of excellence for families in Wales with children who have cerebral palsy. Our specialist team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists work together to offer transdisciplinary skills, so each child, benefits from their combined expertise. Our family support service offers a listening ear, advice and support. We share our knowledge and skills through collaborative working, courses, national and international conferences.
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
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
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
Ben's story
We left that initial therapy session on an absolute high and haven’t looked back since!
- Alison, Ben's mum
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
Chester's story
A lot of parents who have premature babies are worried about what the future may hold, and like us they simply want to give their child the best possible help and support.
‘Better Start, Better Future’ just does that – it gives parents the help and support they need to give their babies the best pos…
- Richard and Charlotte, Chester's parents
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023
The Big Give Christmas Challenge is the UK's biggest match-funding campaign and this year, we will be taking part to help fund our specialist early intervention service 'Better Start, Better Future'.
From midday on Tuesday 28th November, we will have just 7 days to raise £16,000. Every donation made to us via The Big Give Christmas Challenge during this time period will be DOUBLED, thanks to our match funding pot which is kindly supported by NFU Mutual Llandeilo and The Reed Foundation.
Other events
Jingle and Mingle
The team at Cerebral Palsy Cymru invites you to join them at their annual 'Jingle and Mingle'
Cardiff Half Marathon 2024
Run for team Cerebral Palsy Cymru at the 2024 Cardiff Half Marathon on World Cerebral Palsy Day!
30 day Skip & Squat Challenge!
Sign up to take on our latest fundraising challenge and complete 100 squats or skips each day in November!
Featured news
Celebrating our volunteers during National Volunteers Week
June 02 2023
Therapy and support for children and their families
Cerebral Palsy Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales 1010183. A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales 02691690. Registered address: Cerebral Palsy Cymru, 1 The Courtyard, 73 Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DX.
