Social care
Page updated on: 23/08/2023
Carmarthenshire People First is an independent charity promoting independent advocacy, support and training for adults with learning disabilities, based in Carmarthenshire.
They run several peer support groups, covering topics and subjects such as Peer Advocacy, Independent Living, Money Matters, Health and Well-being and Cookery. They also run Walk and Talk Groups.
To access the service you need to be:
- an adult with a Learning Disability
- currently living in Carmarthenshire
E-mail: info@carmarthenshirepeoplefirst.co.uk
Telephone: 01267 234635
The Early Help Team supports disabled/autistic children/young people and their families. We are a short-term, early intervention service, and our aim is to support children/young people and their families to overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
Who they help
- People who live in Carmarthenshire
- You need to be between 0-25
- Parent/carer of someone who is 0-25
- Disabled/autistic (diagnosed or undiagnosed) children/young people and their families
What they can offer
- A plan of support which we will develop together and review when needed
- Bespoke support around sensory needs, resilience, practical behaviour management and anxiety
- We can help you progress into employment, education, or training
- We can help you and your family to identify relevant activities, support and services in the community that will enable you to achieve your goals
- We can help you to understand more about your disability/autism
Tim Camau Bach is part of the Early Help Team and can offer short term support for parents with a disabled child aged 0-16.
This may include support with communication, sleep, continence, behaviour, diet, play child development and sibling support. They offer:
- Home based support.
- Pre-school support.
- Disability workshops.
- Group support for those aged 0 -16; such as coffee mornings, Positive Behavioural Management Workshops and support groups for children etc.
Family Information Service
Disability - Carmarthenshire Family Information Service
Telephone: 01267 246673
E-mail: disabilityreferrals@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
0-25 Disability Team
Connecting Carmarthenshire is a new preventative support service offering free advice & support to people living throughout the county.
DO YOU...
Have difficulties understanding & navigating housing support services?
Are you an older person or have a physical disability?
Find daily life impacts your mental wellbeing?
Care for friends or family members?
Have a learning disability or autism?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then get in touch.
If you live in Gwendraeth, Llanelli or Amman areas contact us via:
www.connectcarmarthenshire.org.uk
0800 917 6255
Home-Start Cymru is here to support families across Carmarthenshire, offering volunteer led support to families when they need it the most. We offer emotional and practical support to build confidence & self esteem through home visiting in the community - helping parents to access local resources.
CONTACT US
E-mail: westregion@homestartcymru.org.uk
Text: 07423 618081
Legacy in the Community: Building communities for a better future.
Working on Wellbeing is a programme that offers support and training to people who live with disabilities and long term health conditions.
Are you 16+, live in Wales and unemployed? Sign up today! LitC are delivering Starting Line, a 7-week pre-employment initiative to help customers access inclusive opportunities.
Contact us:
- E-mail: info@litc.uk
- Website: www.litc.uk
- Phone: 01685 709549
