If you live in Llanelli, Carmarthen, Ammanford, or anywhere else in the county of Carmarthenshire, this is your page to find information for your family.
Here you will find everything from essential contacts to the latest news, the key local services for families in Carmarthenshire (Family Information Service, Communities First, Families First, Flying Start, and Supporting People) and, if you scroll right down, loads of links to local info and useful things such as money, health, housing, things to do and much more.
So if you’re a parent or carer or have responsibility for a child, live in Carmarthenshire and want some information, we’ll point you in the right direction on this page.
Please see links for call charges.
NHS Direct Wales (0845 46 47)
National Debtline (0808 808 4000)
Live Fear Free Helpline (0808 80 10 800)
Meic Cymru (0808 80 23456) (Text: 84001)
Carmarthenshire Council (01267 234 567)
Family Information Service Carmarthenshire (01267 246 555)
Childcare / Information / Money / Parenting / Things To Do
We provide free, bilingual and impartial advice and guidance in Carmarthenshire on a wide range of childcare options, activities for children and family related issues.
Adult education / Employment / Health and well-being / Money
Carmarthenshire Communities First works to support individuals and families through programmes focusing on healthy, prosperous and learning communities. They offer opportunities to gain skills, access employment and get healthier. The main focus of Communities First is tackling poverty, inequalities and issues that may lead to poverty.
Childcare / Education / Health
Flying Start service is a Welsh Government funded programme, which provides intensive support services to 0-3 year old children and their families who live in certain areas within Carmarthenshire.
Employment / Disability / Early Years / Health / Education / Emotional & Mental Health
Families First helps support families, children and young people up to 25 years living in Carmarthenshire with employment, health and well-being.
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