THE WELSH Government’s Minister for Children and Social Care has praised the work of NSPCC Cymru on a visit to the charity’s National Hub in Cardiff.
Dawn Bowden MS met with staff and volunteers to learn more about the charity’s services and work to protect babies, children and young people, and support families during a visit on Thursday (February 6).
It comes after NSPCC Cymru recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of its hub in Cardiff, Diane Engelhardt House.
During the visit, NSPCC staff spoke with Ms Bowden about the charity’s work including its focus on prevention and early intervention to help keep children safe.
The Minister heard about the charity’s services delivered in Wales, including Childline, Pregnancy in Mind, Letting the Future In, and Speak Out Stay Safe, alongside the partnership work the NSPCC has been developing in communities to help protect babies, children and young people and empower families.
Dawn Bowden MS, Minister for Children and Social Care, said: “I was delighted to meet with staff and volunteers at the National Hub in Cardiff to learn more about the wide range of vital services provided by the NSPCC.
“Their dedication, skills and knowledge will be of crucial importance as we continue our programme to transform children’s services.”
Carl Harris, Assistant Director at NSPCC Cymru, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome the Minister to our National Hub in Cardiff.
“During the visit we highlighted the importance of prevention and early intervention, community safeguarding and evidence-based interventions and services.
“I am grateful to the Minister for listening to our staff and volunteers about how they are making a positive difference for babies, children, and young people in Wales.
“We look forward to continuing to work with the Minister and Welsh Government as they deliver on vital priorities that support babies, children and young people, including the transformation of children’s services, and ensuring babies have the best start in life.”
NPSCC Cymru provides a range of services from its hub in Cardiff, including Childline which offers free, confidential counselling for children and young people up to the age of 19.
The charity also provides Pregnancy in Mind, a preventative mental-health service designed to support parents-to-be who are at risk of, or currently experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety and depression during their pregnancy, and Letting the Future In, which is designed to help children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse rebuild their lives.
Anyone with any concerns about the welfare of a child can call the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or email [email protected]. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111 or by visiting their website.
