About this Event
AP Cymru are partnering with The Open University in Wales to launch the inaugural Caring for Carers Cymru Community. Taking place on Saturday 28th March 2026 (10am-4pm) at The Marion Centre, Cardiff. The event will bring together neurodivergent children and their families for a ‘one-stop shop’ of advice, services, and resources - from Speech and Language, to Occupational Therapy, Play Therapy, Legal advice on Carers’ Rights and so much more.
Visit our all-day Carer's Marketplace featuring a host of stalls from local service providers, charities and support groups. Join us for caring insights and advice from experts at The Open University.
Tickets are £5 which includes lunch and refreshments, a free resource pack, a free 'Time for Me' gift bag, and automatic entry into our Self-Care prize draw. Prizes include spa treatments, cleaning services, restaurant vouchers, and so much more
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
The Lord of Mayor of Cardiff opens the event
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Dr Claire Malcolm (The OU in Wales) welcomes you to the Carer's Marketplace
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Dr Dan Taylor (The OU in Wales): Celebrating Carers
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Lightning talks from: Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Play Therapy
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Refreshment Break
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Lightning Talks: AP Cymru, Neurodiversity in Sport, Seeds of Hope
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Joanne Thomas (Head of the Marion Centre): Building a Home/School Partnership
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Dr Hayley Ness, Susan Stradling (OU in Wales): Practical Tips for Self-Care
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Lightning Talks: Legal Advice & Carers Rights (HCB Solicitors, Carers Trust)
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Refreshment Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Self-Care Prize Draw: Karen Mills (AP) to announce winners
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Dr Claire Malcolm (OU in Wales): Closing Address
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Carers Marketplace remains open
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Marion Centre, The Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School, Cardiff, United Kingdom
GBP 5.00
