This document outlines the fees associated with using Ymestyn family contact services.
Cardiff- Charges for Services
| Service | Cost |
| Referral Fee (inc pre-visit and meeting) | £60.00 per referral |
| Supervised Contact (includes, venue, report & supervisor) | £70.00 per hour |
| Supervised Community Contact (includes, report and supervisor) | £55.00 per hour |
| Supported Contact (no report) | £45.00 per hour |
| Virtual Contact (depending on plan and location *includes report*) | £50.00 – £70.00 per hour |
| Letter/Indirect Contact (paper or email, postage to be paid by sender) | £30 |
| Handovers (Ymestyn Hub based only. Charged each way) | £25.00 |
| Staggered handover (15 minutes either side) | £5.00 |
| Direct Intervention (6 sessions) | £180 |
| Custody Contact | £55.00 per hour |
| Welfare Visits | £30.00 per hour |
| Statutory Visits | £30.00 per hour |
| Emergency Supervision | On request |
| Review meetings (following 6 contact sessions, or when required) | £50.00 per hour |
| Ymestyn Hub room hire | £25.00 per hour |
| Travel Distance | £0.45 per mile by car |
Gwent & Bridgend- Charges for Services
| Service | Cost |
| Referral Fee (inc pre-visit and meeting) | £45.00 per referral |
| Supervised Contact (includes, report & supervisor) | £47.00 per hour |
| Supported Contact (no report) | £32.00 per hour |
| Direct Intervention (6 sessions) | £230 |
| Staggered handover (15 minutes either side) | £5.00 |
| Handovers (Fixed location, charged each way) | £25.00 per hour |
| Custody Contact | £30.00 per hour |
| Welfare Visits | £30.00 per hour |
| Statutory Visits | £30.00 per hour |
| Emergency Supervision | On request |
| Review Meetings (following 6 contact sessions, or when required) | £30.00 per hour |
| Venue (if required) | Up to £15.00 per hour |
| Travel Distance | £0.45 per mile by car. |
Families/Local Authority, will be responsible for financing activities-based contact within the community.
A 10% deduction from contact fees can be applied to families who are in receipt of certain benefits (referral fee still applies)- please enquire with staff prior to booking.
All costs must be paid prior to any contact sessions commencing (Updated Jan 2025)
Opening hours for services:
PLEASE NOTE: Ymestyn services are closed over the Christmas period (2 weeks).
| Monday | 10:00am-7pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am-7pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am-7pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am-7pm |
| Friday | 10:00am-7pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am-5pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at enquiries@ymestyn.org.uk.
General office opening hours are 9:30am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday.