West Wales
Neurodivergence Support Event 2025
Wednesday 26th march 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Carmarthenshire Living Well CentrE,
Building 1, Parc Dewi Sant, Carmarthen, SA31 3HB
Drop in and see what support is available for Neurodivergent individuals, their families, and support networks across West Wales.
This event is free.
Where is the event being held?
The event will be held in the new Living Well Centre and the Church at Parc Dewi Sant. There is a café on site if you wish to purchase refreshments. This event will be signposted and staff will be there to help you find your way.
Who is attending?
We have a range of public sector, private and third sector organisations attending the event to showcase what they have on offer across West Wales. If your organisation or support group would be interested in joining us at the event, please email wwrpb@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.
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Additional Leanring needs Family Liaison Officers
Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Family Liaison Officers for Education, Carmarthenshire. (offering support and guidance for families).
Website: https://fis.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/additional-learning-needs-aln/
Adferiad
Adferiad is a member-led charity that campaigns for and provides services to people affected by mental ill health, drug or alcohol use, gambling harms, and other challenging circumstances
Website: Adferiad Mental Health and Addiction Support Services
Age cymru dyfed
Age Cymru Dyfed operates across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion, supporting individuals over 50 to maintain independence and make the most of later life.
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Barod Media & Assist My Life
Barod Community Interest Company is a new and innovative training and information company. Our owners and work force are an equal mix of disabled and non disabled people. We specialise in bridging the gap between public and private sector. organisations and the people they need to be talking and listening to.
Website: https://www.barod.org/
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Carers Trust
Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales is a specialist voluntary organisation providing support to Carers, giving them “time” to be themselves.
Website: https://ctcww.org.uk/
Carmarthenshire People First
Carmarthenshire People First is an independent charity promoting independent advocacy, support and training for adults with learning disabilities, based in Carmarthenshire.
Website: Home | Carmarthenshire People First
Catalysts for care
The Catalysts for Care project supports people with a caring nature to set up their own small, independent care / support services – known as ‘micro-enterprises’.
Website: PLANED | Catalysts for Care
Ceredigion Direct Payments
The Direct Payments Support Service provides support and guidance to individuals who choose to receive a direct payment and use the funds to become employers of Personal Assistants, or commission care services that fit their defined outcomes and preferred lifestyle choices.
https://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/resident/wellbeing-and-care/direct-payments/
Coleg Sir Gar
Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are two colleges in Wales that offer a range of courses, from A-Levels to apprenticeships, for learners of all ages and backgrounds.
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Elidyr Communities Trust
Elidyr Communities Trust (offer both residential and day placements for post 19 further education for young adults with moderate to severe learning difficulties).
Website: https://elidyrct.ac.uk/
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Family Information Service
The Family Information Service is a resource that offers assistance with finding childcare options, help with childcare costs, and resources for people looking after children.
Website: HOME: Carmarthenshire Family Information Service – Carmarthenshire Family Information Service
FOOTHOLD Cymru
Foothold Cymru is a social justice charity that empowers communities and individuals to achieve real change. We are united by a common vision: creating resilient communities where everyone has a decent standard of living.
Website: About us – Foothold Cymru
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Hywel Dda Health Board
The Hywel Dda Health Board autism diagnostic team Integrated Autism Team (IAS) and the Neurodevelopmental Team will be in attendance.
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/healthcare/services-and-teams/autism/
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LLAMA (LLANELLI AUTISM MAMS ASSOCIATION)
LLAMA (LLANELLI AUTISM MAMS ASSOCIATION) , is a parent carer support group, covering West Wales. We provide activities, advice and support to neurodiverse and sensory difference families, both diagnosed and on the pathway.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1510778449314256/
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Mencap
Mencap is a UK charity that provides help, services, and accommodation for people with a learning disability.
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National Neurodivergence Team (WLGA)
The Team, co-ordinates meetings of the Autism leads forum. The forum offers an opportunity to collaborate in developing and revising key resources and work on an all Wales basis.
Website:
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People speak up
Connecting people and creating healthy, resilient communities through storytelling, spoken word, creative writing and participatory arts. We offer creative workshops, volunteering, training, events and conversations.
Website: https://peoplespeakup.co.uk/
PLANED
PLANED is committed to improving communities quality of life by focusing on their opportunities, potential and helping them to achieve their aspirations.
Website:
Home
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Registered Speech and Language Practioner
Ruskin mill trust
We will be promoting Ty’r Eithin (Carmarthenshire) and Coleg Plas Dwbl (Pembrokeshire) part of the Ruskin Mill Trust. We offer an exciting outdoor learning environment, utilising practical land and craft activities to support the development of work and life skills in young people (16-25) with autism and other learning difficulties.
Website: Ty’r Eithin – Ruskin Mill Trust
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The Wallich
We believe that everyone deserves the right to a home, but more than that, that everyone deserves the right to feel safe, to feel valued and to feel positive about their future.
Threshold
Threshold DAS is an organisation committed to the elimination of violence and abuse of women, men, children and young people and those who are perpetrators through effecting political, cultural, and social change.
Website: Threshold
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University Trinity of St davids
We have 20 subject areas for you to choose from each with a comprehensive range of courses ready to inspire you.
Website: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/
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West Wales Shared Lives
We are a support service for people aged over 18 who want help to live independently in their community, with the support of a Shared Lives carer. We are an alternative to day care, supported living and residential care and serve communities across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
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