A charity will open a new £1.5m centre in Cardiff for children with cerebral palsy.
Bobath Wales' children's therapy centre is currently on Park Road in Whitchurch. But is now intends to buy and develop a new premises in Llanishen.
The charity plans to use the money from the Welsh Government to open a new children's centre which it says will allow it to increase the number of children it can support by around 100 each year.
The centre will provide modern and accessible facilities for families using the centre, including changing facilities and hoisting equipment.
Bobath Wales was established 27 years ago with a mission to improve the quality of life of children in Wales who have cerebral palsy and other allied neurological conditions.
The charity provides specialist physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy to children across Wales.
The centre will also provide training for families, carers and professionals. It is hoped it will be open in the summer of 2020.
Minister for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething, said: “Bobath Wales provides an invaluable service to children living with cerebral palsy and provides vital support to families.
“The investment will result in improved care for patients and a better experience for families.
“The £1.5m will allow more families to benefit from the fantastic services Bobath provides.
“I look forward to visiting the new centre to see how the investment will make a real difference to both staff and patients at Bobath Wales.”
Jenny Carroll, centre director and consultant physiotherapist, said: “The charity has made significant progress since it was founded by families for families in 1992 but we are very excited and grateful to have the opportunity to now create a modern, fit-for-purpose children’s centre which will enable us to make a step-change in the provision of life-changing therapy and family support services.
“Thanks to the Welsh Government and the Moondance Foundation, we are looking forward to a future where we can grow and enhance services for children who have cerebral palsy and their families, from all across Wales.”
