Derwen, the Integrated Team for Disabled Children, works with children and young people aged 0 - 18 in Gwynedd. It provides specialist support for:
- children with a developmental delay or disorder
- disabled children
- children with an illness.
Derwen is a partnership between the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Gwynedd Council’s Social Services Department.
Derwen Service work with disabled children who have: A disability or significant developmental delay where mainstream services are unable to meet their specialist needs.
"Disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long term negative effect on an ability to do normal daily activities." - (Equality Act 2010)
Transition Age Handbook
A young disabled person’s 14th birthday is an exciting and uncertain time, when they prepare for the transition from children’s services to adult life. This handbook answers some of the questions that can arise and provides guidance as you make decisions for the future.
Contact us
- Arfon
Phone: 03000 840967
Bron Hendre, South Road, Caernarfon, LL55 2HP - Dwyfor
Phone: 01766 771000
Council Offices, Dwyfor, Ffordd y Cob, Pwllheli - Meirionnydd
Phone: 01341 424503
Cae Penarlâg, Dolgellau, LL40 1YB
E-mail: Derwen@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
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