Cerebral Palsy Cymru

Cerebral Palsy Cymru We provide specialist therapy & support to children and families in Wales living with cerebral palsy.

We’re delighted to announce a very special guest for our Better Start Lunch!We’re thrilled to be joined by Olivia Breen,...
02/09/2026

We’re delighted to announce a very special guest for our Better Start Lunch!

We’re thrilled to be joined by Olivia Breen, Commonwealth Games Team Wales Captain and Cerebral Palsy Cymru Ambassador.

Olivia will be joining us on a special panel discussion, where she’ll share her experiences as an elite athlete with cerebral palsy, including her journey representing Wales at the Commonwealth Games and the importance of creating opportunities for children and young people with disabilities to thrive.

It promises to be a brilliant afternoon of inspiring stories, honest conversations and a celebration of what’s possible when children are given the right support and opportunities from the very beginning.

Friday 9 October 2026
📍 The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff
🕛 12pm–4pm
🎟️ £90 per person | £900 for a table of 10

Join us for an afternoon supporting our Better Start, Better Future service and helping babies and young children with cerebral palsy across Wales get the best possible start in life.

We’d love to see you there!

To find out more and book tickets, please click the link below:
https://www.cerebralpalsycymru.org/events/better-start-lunch-2026

🎂 Happy birthday to our wonderful ambassador, Mark Lewis Jones! 🎂Diolch wrth bawb yn Cerebral Palsy Cymru am dy gefnogae...
31/08/2026

🎂 Happy birthday to our wonderful ambassador, Mark Lewis Jones! 🎂

Diolch wrth bawb yn Cerebral Palsy Cymru am dy gefnogaeth barhaol! Gobeithio cei di diwrnod gwych yn dathlu! 🎉

Pen-blwydd hapus Mark!

30/08/2026

Using signing to get ready for school!

Starting school means encountering lots of new words, people, places and routines.

Using signs alongside spoken language can provide an additional visual cue to support children’s understanding, vocabulary and communication.

In this short video, our Speech and Language Therapist, Helen, shows us some key signs.

Try using these signs naturally when you are talking together about school - getting dressed, packing their school bag, travelling to school, meeting the teacher or seeing friends.

Simply say it and sign it as part of your everyday conversation.

Small communication supports can make new experiences feel more familiar, predictable and accessible. 🌟

Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Monday? Come along to a fantastic Community Fete in Bassaleg, organised by...
30/08/2026

Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Monday?

Come along to a fantastic Community Fete in Bassaleg, organised by our Trustee, Toby Jones and his family, with proceeds being raised for Cerebral Palsy Cymru!

Bring the whole family along for a brilliant day out, with live music, delicious food, entertainment, games, shopping and plenty of family fun.

📅 Monday 31 August
⏰ 11am - 4pm
📍 The Graig Community Hall, Bassaleg
Free entry

There’s lots to look forward to, including:
🐍 The Nearly Wild Show - get up close to some amazing animals, including snakes!
🌮 Food & drink - enjoy delicious hot food from the local taco stand, plus a fully stocked bar.
🧸 Games, shopping & activities - explore the pre-loved clothes and book sale, try your luck at the teddy bear tombola, enter our raffles, and take part in the treasure hunt.

Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, including:
-Post Modern Shoebox
-Panteg House Jazz and Blues Orchestra
-Traditional Welsh Folk Dancing

Experience a brilliant community day out and help Toby and his family raise funds to support children with cerebral palsy and their families across Wales.

🍽️ Looking for the perfect team night out?Treat your colleagues, clients or friends to an evening at the Slater and Gord...
29/08/2026

🍽️ Looking for the perfect team night out?

Treat your colleagues, clients or friends to an evening at the Slater and Gordon 'Peaks to Coast' Curry Night.

Your ticket includes:
✨ Three individually plated starters
🍛 A sharing-style curry feast with refillable main courses
🍨 An individually plated dessert

All while raising vital funds for Cerebral Palsy Cymru.

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
📍 Basecamp Indian Kitchen, Cardiff

Secure your place today via the link below:

Thank you to the event sponsors:
Richard Booth KC & Collaboras Legal.

☕ Our Next Cerebral Palsy Cymru: Parent Café Will Be Held, Thursday 3rd of September 💬Are you a parent or carer of a chi...
29/08/2026

☕ Our Next Cerebral Palsy Cymru: Parent Café Will Be Held, Thursday 3rd of September 💬

Are you a parent or carer of a child with or at risk of cerebral palsy living in Wales? Join us for our online Parent Café. A safe, supportive space to connect, reflect, and grow together.

🗓 When? Held Monthly:
📅 3rd Sept | 1st Oct | 5th Nov | 17th Dec
🕜 12.30-1.30pm on Microsoft Teams
🍰 Bring a cuppa & a treat!

Led by Clinical Psychologist Emma Johnston & Family Support Coordinator Natasha Elliott, these virtual sessions explore themes like resilience, support, relationships, and understanding our children, through honest, peer-led conversations. These sessions create space to reflect, connect, and feel less alone on the journey.

💌 To join, please fill out the form linked below and submit back to us, a link to the Teams meeting will be sent to you on the morning of the café.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KtWsT9EcmkmmO2Zn0XDphMntESIgh4hPhvBTQ0xJbgxUOEM3SEZNMFE2RkM4SFBHUTMwSUY0V0I4TS4u

If you have any other queries, please contact Natasha on [email protected] or Emma on [email protected]

Supporting your child to manage their energy levels 🪫Starting something new takes a lot of energy. For children with dis...
28/08/2026

Supporting your child to manage their energy levels 🪫

Starting something new takes a lot of energy. For children with disabilities or additional needs, starting school, or returning for a new school year, can be especially tiring.

It can help if you think of each child as starting the day with a full battery. Meeting new people, coping with busy or unfamiliar spaces, socialising, moving around and processing new information can all gradually drain it.

Parents and teachers can help by:

⭐ Planning priority activities earlier in the day

⭐ Providing a quiet, safe space to rest and recharge

⭐ Offering help with some tasks, so energy is saved for others

⭐ Using helpful technology or mobility aids when needed

⭐ Making sure there is still energy left for fun

⭐ Reducing after-school activities and demands at the start of term

Small adjustments can make a big difference. Let’s help every child use their energy for what matters most!

🏇 Ever fancied a day at the races? This is your chance 🏇From the moment you arrive at Ffos Las Racecourse, you'll be tre...
28/08/2026

🏇 Ever fancied a day at the races? This is your chance 🏇

From the moment you arrive at Ffos Las Racecourse, you'll be treated to an amazing experience, a two-course meal, tea, coffee and cake in the exclusive Bridles Restaurant, with balcony views over the course. Pick up some winning tips from our professional tipster, then watch the action unfold as the horses thunder down the track.

Good food. Good company. Unbeatable atmosphere.

And best of all, every ticket helps children and families living with cerebral palsy to thrive.

📅 Wednesday 14 October 2026
🕥 10:30am - 5:00pm
🎟️ £125 per person

Don't miss out, book your place today via the link below 👇
https://www.cerebralpalsycymru.org/events/ffos-las-raceday-2026

Questions or interested in sponsorship? Email [email protected]

Kindly sponsored by RWK Goodman.

We are delighted to have recently secured a substantial three-year grant from St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation to...
27/08/2026

We are delighted to have recently secured a substantial three-year grant from St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation towards funding our vital early intervention programme, Better Start, Better Future.

Better Start, Better Future, is there for families who have experienced a traumatic birth, have a premature baby, or have concerns about their baby’s development. Families can come to us with their concerns, without a diagnosis, and find expert help for their child, and emotional support and a listening ear for them as a family on what can feel like an uncertain journey ahead.

We are very grateful to Andrew Pratt and Rob Ingram for supporting our application, and Lindsay Doyle for being such a great Ambassador for our charity.

We look forward to working with the St. James's Place Charitable Foundation over the next three years. Huge thank you again!

⏱️ Limited-Time Private Therapy Offer ⏱️ Looking for specialist therapy support for your child? We’re currently offering...
26/08/2026

⏱️ Limited-Time Private Therapy Offer ⏱️

Looking for specialist therapy support for your child? We’re currently offering discounted private therapy sessions for a limited time.

New to Cerebral Palsy Cymru?
If you’re new to our services, or we haven’t seen you for a while, you can book an Initial Consultation for £200, reduced from £315.

Recently accessed our services?
If you’ve accessed our service within the last 12 months, or your child has recently graduated from our Better Start, Better Future programme, you can book a single therapy session for £100, reduced from £130.

Appointments must be booked by 30th September but can take place any time between now and the end of March 2027.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

👉 Click the link below to book your session and find out more: www.cerebralpalsycymru.org/private-therapy-enquiry-form

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