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Traveline Cymru is the public transport information service in Wales

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What is Healthy Start?

If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

If you're eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. We'll add your benefit onto this card every 4 weeks.

You can use your card to buy:

plain liquid cow's milk

fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables

fresh, dried, and tinned pulses

infant formula milk based on cow's milk

You can also use your card to collect:

Healthy Start vitamins - these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding

vitamin drops for babies and young children - these are suitable from birth to 4 years old

If you live in Scotland

You can get help from Best Start Foods (opens in a new tab) instead.

Advice on healthy eating

For more advice on healthy eating, visit:

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23rd August 2017

Record 89,000 cases recorded in first six months of year by Cifas

Sharp rise in identity fraudsters applying for loans, online retail, telecoms and insurance products.

Identity fraud now accounts for 56% of all fraud reported by Cifas members, of which 83% was committed online.

Cifas, the UK's leading fraud prevention service, has released new figures showing that identity fraud has continued to rise at record levels in the first six months of 2017. A record 89,000 identity frauds were recorded, up 5% from last year.
Although the number of identity fraud attempts against bank accounts and plastic cards has fallen these still account for more than half of all identity fraud cases.

How fraudsters operate

The vast majority of identity fraud happens when a fraudster pretends to be an innocent individual to buy a product or take out a loan in their name. Often victims do not even realise that they have been targeted until a bill arrives for something they did not buy or they experience problems with their credit rating.
To carry out this kind of fraud successfully, fraudsters need access to their victim's personal information such as name, date of birth, address, their bank and who they hold accounts with. Fraudsters get hold of this in a variety of ways, from stealing mail through to hacking; obtaining data on the 'dark web'; exploiting personal information on social media, or though 'social engineering' where innocent parties are persuaded to give up personal information to someone pretending to be from their bank, the police or a trusted retailer.
Head of the City of London Police's Economic Crime Directorate, Detective Superintendent Glenn Maleary, said:
"Identify fraud continues to be a significant issue in law enforcement and the new figures which Cifas has released today come as no surprise. The more our lives move online the easier it becomes for fraudsters to steal our identity. It has become normal for people to publish personal details about themselves on social media and on other online platforms which makes it easier than ever for a fraudster to steal someone's identity.
"We urge consumers and businesses to be conscious of identify fraudsters and to use our protection advice to help stop them in their tracks. We continue to work with banks, retailers and other members of industry to disrupt fraudsters activity however we also realise it is our responsibility to help advise consumers and businesses around these types of issues. We urge anyone who is interested in finding out about the latest fraud trends to sign up to our Action Fraud ."

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23rd August 2017 Record 89,000 cases recorded in first six months of year by Cifas Sharp rise in identity fraudsters applying for loans, online retail, telecoms and insurance products. Identity fraud now accounts for 56% of all fraud reported by Cifas members, of which 83% was committed online.

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Police (non emergency)/ Yr Heddlu (di-frys) - 101

If you smell gas/ Os bydd arogl nwy- 0800 111 999

If you have no water/ Os byddi heb ddŵr- 0800 052 0130

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Welcome to Cardiff & Vale Credit Union

We offer safe savings accounts and affordable loans to anyone living in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan or working anywhere in Wales. With over 10,000 members and around 100 new joiners each month, we have instigated a local revolution for ethical savings and affordable loans to people from all walks of life. Like us, they are committed to a fair trade approach to finance: benefitting our members, the communities we serve and the local economy.

We have no private shareholders: we are a mutual organisation that exists for the benefit of our members who save and borrow with us.

Savings & Loans

We offer flexible loans on fair terms, with low rates, no fees and free life insurance. read more...

We offer savings accounts to suit every member of the family. read more...

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We offer safe savings accounts and affordable loans to anyone living in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan or working anywhere in Wales. With over 10,000 members and around 100 new joiners each month, we have instigated a local revolution for ethical savings and affordable loans to people from all walks of life.

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Please be advised that charity shops are reopening on a phased basis, so some shops may be open and others not, and some may have altered opening hours. Please get in contact with your local shop before making a trip or dropping off donations. Thank you for helping shops to reopen safely, they are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Use this search to find a charity shop to donate and/or volunteer in near you. If you're looking for employment in charity retail, view the latest charity retail vacancies.

To search, enter your postcode or town to find local charity shops within a five mile radius of your area. Charity shops in Scotland that have received Revolve certified status are also listed.
Our find a charity shop search is sponsored by ELT. Remember, we don't own or run charity shops, the search data below is taken from our list of members.

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Please be advised that charity shops are reopening on a phased basis, so some shops may be open and others not, and some may have altered opening hours. Please get in contact with your local shop before making a trip

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Where are the stations?

Docking stations have been installed at:

Windsor Road, Penarth

The Esplanade, Penarth

Penarth Train Station

Cosmeston Country Park

Llandough Hospital

The Barrage

Sully

Stanwell, Penarth

Dinas Powys

Cogan

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Docking stations have been installed at: Windsor Road, Penarth The Esplanade, Penarth Penarth Train Station Cosmeston Country Park Llandough Hospital The Barrage Sully Stanwell, Penarth Dinas Powys Cogan

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Support near you/ Cefnogaeth yn agos atoch chi

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Support near you/ Cefnogaeth yn agos atoch chi

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Use our search tool below to find organisations who can support you in your local area.

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Find out more information about the project using the menu on the right-hand side or the links below.

You can also watch or read stories about people like you who have joined the project. You can see what their experience of the project was like.

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Get train times, buy cheap train tickets, and get live train running information in seconds, all at the click of a button.

Our easily accessible train timetables and simple train ticket booking system allows you to plan your journey with ease and confidence.

With no transaction fees you'll always be able to find cheap train tickets for your journey, and with our free downloadable app, you'll get instant access to train times at your fingertips. Our wide range of train ticket options are designed to make your life easier, too - Advance, Anytime and Off-Peak tickets are just some of our great value fares.

The building of the South Wales Metro will transform travel in South Wales and will open up a range of job, leisure, business, and other opportunities, transforming Wales' future economic prospects.

Get train times, buy cheap train tickets, and get live train running information in seconds, all at the click of a button.

Our easily accessible train timetables and simple train ticket booking system allows you to plan your journey with ease and confidence.

With no transaction fees you'll always be able to find cheap train tickets for your journey, and with our free downloadable app, you'll get instant access to train times at your fingertips. Our wide range of train ticket options are designed to make your life easier, too - Advance, Anytime and Off-Peak tickets are just some of our great value fares.

The building of the South Wales Metro will transform travel in South Wales and will open up a range of job, leisure, business, and other opportunities, transforming Wales' future economic prospects.

Coronavirus
Find out how to protect yourself and others
Advice from the NHS for Self Isolation

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Search & Buy Train Tickets with Arriva Trains Wales for travel in Wales and UK

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Find the best deals on rail fares from Arriva Trains Wales with no booking fees & no card charges when you book direct - do more of what's important to you, for less.

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Cardiff and The Vale College Hardship fund/Gwasanaethau Cymorth Caledi ac Argyfwng

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Cardiff and The Vale College Hardship fund/Gwasanaethau Cymorth Caledi ac Argyfwng

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Support from the schemes below is dependent on individual circumstances and is not guaranteed. Both are limited funds and may not be available during the whole of an academic year.

Emergency Support Fund
Students experiencing problems with their student finance applications, who have not yet received their first payment and are in immediate hardship as a result, can apply to this fund. Assessment is based on individual circumstances and awards are not guaranteed.
For more information and an application form, please get in touch using the contact details below.

Hardship Fund
Students who, following receipt of their student finance, are experiencing longer term hardship can apply to the Hardship Fund. Please be aware that assessment is based on individual circumstances and there is no guarantee that students will be eligible for an award. The Hardship Fund is a limited pot of money and therefore not guaranteed to be available throughout the year.

It is important to recognise that the Fund has been established to act as a safety net and not to fund expensive lifestyle choices. If you have expenses such as a mobile phones, holidays, gym membership, Sky digital, or non-essential car costs, you will be expected to be able to pay for these yourself.
As a student, it is essential that you live within your means and take steps to increase your income and decrease your expenditure.
For those experiencing hardship, applications can be made from October up until 6 weeks prior to the end of your studies.
For more information and an application form, please get in touch using the contact details below.

Contact the HE Team on 07483 972897 or email either awhite@cavc.ac.uk or jwebb@cavc.ac.uk

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CAVC can offer support to UK students who are experiencing financial difficulties.

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Book coach travel to 100’s of UK towns, cities and airports with National Express coaches

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Register with Homes4U/Cofrestru gyda Homes4U

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Register Online

To apply for Homes4U you will need to provide the following:

Full Name, address and postcode

Previous 3 years addresses and postcodes

National Insurance Numbers for ALL applicants

Email addresses and contact numbers

Income/benefit (weekly amounts)

All current and previous landlord names, addresses and postcodes for last 3 years

Register Online
Please be aware that we will be carrying out system maintenance from 8pm on 1/4/2022 until 9am 4/4/2022 and during this period you may have trouble submitting the form. If you do experience a problem, try again later or wait until after this period.

Medical Assessment Guidance

Before you fill in the medical assessment section of the Homes4U form, please read our medical assessment guidance.

A medical assessment is the process that we use to assess your health and how it is affected by your housing. It is used to decide if we can award you a greater priority to improve your position on the housing list.
Medical Assessment Guidance

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Full Name, address and postcode Previous 3 years addresses and postcodes National Insurance Numbers for ALL applicants Email addresses and contact numbers Income/benefit (weekly amounts) All current and previous landlord names, addresses and postcodes for last 3 years Register Online Please be aware that we will be carrying out system maintenance from 8pm on 1/4/2022 until 9am 4/4/2022 and during this period you may have trouble submitting the form.

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Supporting People is a national framework for planning, delivering and monitoring housing related support services.

Housing related support seeks to enable vulnerable people to maintain and increase their independence and capacity to remain in their own home.

The programme aims to deliver housing related support services that are:

Supporting People in Wales

In Wales the Supporting People Programme is delivered by the Welsh Government and Local Authorities through a single revenue funding stream called Housing Related Support Grant.

The Ethos of the SP Programme

"Supporting People provide a holistic, citizen centred approach to help people become independent and move out of disadvantage. Many of the people accessing the services have multiple needs which are being met by health and social services. However, many individuals have additional needs that would not be met by these services. The services provided should be designed to help people develop the skills and confidence necessary to live independently without support, or to maintain independent living with ongoing support.

Supporting People is about individualised care targeted at improving the life of that person whilst developing essential personal, social and financial skills for keeping the home they are in. Regular visits from district nurses and social workers may help in many ways but Supporting People helps with the payment of bills, managing money and engaging with other services. This leads to the development of confidence and resilience in client groups.

(The Supporting People Programme in Wales: Final Report, 2010)

The Welsh Government & Supporting People

The Welsh Government leads the Supported People Programme at a national level; they issue guidance on how the programme should be run locally, oversee commissioning decisions and have recently reviewed the programme.

"To make the Vale a safe and healthy place in which individuals, children and families can live their lives to the full"

"To meet the needs of individuals and communities by providing quality services, in partnership with others, which respects diversity and promotes independence"

The Supporting People Team

Supporting People administers grant funding to service providers to deliver a range of housing related support services which can include:

Mapping existing housing related support services

Planning and shaping future service provisions

Monitoring and reviewing exisitng services

Evidencing the need and demand for housing related support services

Evaluating the 'outcomes'achieved

Listening to service users views

Ensuring service providers comply with grant and contract requirements

Supporting People administers grant funding to service providers to deliver a range of housing related support services which can include:

The Development of Supporting People Outcomes

The Welsh Assembly asked the national Supporting People Information Network (SPIN) in 2008 to look at developing a National Outcomes Framework for Supporting People services in Wales.

The majority of Supporting People service providers were already collecting outcomes for their services and the intention behind developing a national core set of outcomes was not to create additional administrative burden, but to collect information that is already recorded in service users' support plans and present it in a way which reflect the benefits of the service.

Supporting People in Wales aimed to develop a national outcomes framework which complements the service providers existing practice whilst not making things more difficult.

The national Supporting People outcomes framework was developed in conjunction with Supporting People teams, service providers, Cymorth Cymru and stakeholders.

People have the right to aspire to safe, independent lives within their community and the financial security and health to enjoy that community.

People differ in the barriers they face in achieving these aspirations. Housing related support seeks outcomes for people that are steps on the way towards these ultimate aspirations.

Outcomes should be person centred, purposeful, negotiated and agreed with the individual and, if appropriate, with their advocates, supporters or carers through the support planning process.

Outcomes will be achieved through support interventions that resolve identified need and enable maximum possible control, involvement and understanding for an individual across the outcome areas.

What are Supporting People Outcomes?

The Supporting People outcomes are collected for individual service users, they are then collated to provide 'project outcomes':

The project is: Promoting Personal and Community Safety

Because people are:

- Feeling safe

- Contributing to the safety and well-being of themselves and of others

The project is: Promoting Independence and Control

Because people are:

- Managing accommodation

- Managing relationships

- Feeling part of the community

The project is: Promoting Economic Progress and Financial Control

Because people are:

- Managing money

- Engaging in education/learning

- Engaged in employment/voluntary work

The project is: Promoting Health and Wellbeing

Because people are:

- Physically healthy

- Mentally healthy

- Leading a healthy and active lifestyle

The national outcomes framework is currently being piloted in a number of Welsh Local Authorities including the Vale of Glamorgan Supporting People team. The pilot will be reviewed regularly with the intention of eventually being rolled out across all SP funded services in Wales.

The aim of the Supporting People programme and therefore housing related support services is, through the provision of support, to:

enable vulnerable people to increase or maintain their independence,

prevent people from becoming homeless,

meet the needs of people who have experienced homelessness,

meet the needs of people who may be threatened with homelessness in the absence of housing-related support

maintain individuals' tenancy and accommodation.

Housing related support can be accessed in an accommodation based services or via floating support.
Housing related support services are complementary to a variety of existing care, support, mediation and advice services; they should work alongside and co-operate with these services but also recognise that they are unique in the support they provide. View a list of the Vale Tenancy Support Services.

Supporting People has developed a Directory of Services which details all of the housing related support services available in the Vale of Glamorgan. This directory is for anyone who needs advice or information.
Housing related support services are led by the service users identified needs and are outcome focused.
Housing related support services can be delivered to the following client groups:

People fleeing domestic abuse (female and male service users)

People with a learning disability

People with mental ill-health

People with an alcohol dependence

People with a drug dependence

Refugees with support needs

People with physical disabilities

Young people

Ex-offenders and those at risk of offending

People who are homeless or potentially homeless

People with chronic illness

Vulnerable parents

Older people

Gypsy travellers

Floating Support

Floating support is support delivered to the service user in their own home by a support worker. There are services available for tenants and home owners.
How do I apply for this service?
You can refer yourself or ask someone else to refer you for floating support.

If you decide you would like to be referred to a floating support service then you will be asked to complete a form, either by yourself or with our assistance. This will enable the team to ascertain that you do require support and which Support Provider is best suited to deal with your needs.

If you wish to refer yourself please contact Supporting People to request a hard copy of the Housing Related Support referral form. Or you can download it here:

Please complete the above form and return to the Supporting People Team at the address below.

If you are involved with the homelessness service your allocated Homelessness Officer will complete a referral on your behalf.

Alarm Service

The council operates an emergency alarm scheme. This provides support to people in their own homes with the help of technology and community response services. Council tenants can access additional services at a cost - find out more about our Telecare Alarm Services

Contact:

Supporting People Team

Public Sector Housing

Civic Offices

Holton Road

Barry

CF63 4RU

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23rd August 2017

Record 89,000 cases recorded in first six months of year by Cifas

Sharp rise in identity fraudsters applying for loans, online retail, telecoms and insurance products.

Identity fraud now accounts for 56% of all fraud reported by Cifas members, of which 83% was committed online.

Cifas, the UK's leading fraud prevention service, has released new figures showing that identity fraud has continued to rise at record levels in the first six months of 2017. A record 89,000 identity frauds were recorded, up 5% from last year.
Although the number of identity fraud attempts against bank accounts and plastic cards has fallen these still account for more than half of all identity fraud cases.

How fraudsters operate

The vast majority of identity fraud happens when a fraudster pretends to be an innocent individual to buy a product or take out a loan in their name. Often victims do not even realise that they have been targeted until a bill arrives for something they did not buy or they experience problems with their credit rating.
To carry out this kind of fraud successfully, fraudsters need access to their victim's personal information such as name, date of birth, address, their bank and who they hold accounts with. Fraudsters get hold of this in a variety of ways, from stealing mail through to hacking; obtaining data on the 'dark web'; exploiting personal information on social media, or though 'social engineering' where innocent parties are persuaded to give up personal information to someone pretending to be from their bank, the police or a trusted retailer.
Head of the City of London Police's Economic Crime Directorate, Detective Superintendent Glenn Maleary, said:
"Identify fraud continues to be a significant issue in law enforcement and the new figures which Cifas has released today come as no surprise. The more our lives move online the easier it becomes for fraudsters to steal our identity. It has become normal for people to publish personal details about themselves on social media and on other online platforms which makes it easier than ever for a fraudster to steal someone's identity.
"We urge consumers and businesses to be conscious of identify fraudsters and to use our protection advice to help stop them in their tracks. We continue to work with banks, retailers and other members of industry to disrupt fraudsters activity however we also realise it is our responsibility to help advise consumers and businesses around these types of issues. We urge anyone who is interested in finding out about the latest fraud trends to sign up to our Action Fraud ."

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23rd August 2017 Record 89,000 cases recorded in first six months of year by Cifas Sharp rise in identity fraudsters applying for loans, online retail, telecoms and insurance products. Identity fraud now accounts for 56% of all fraud reported by Cifas members, of which 83% was committed online.

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Free products available for all pupils who have periods

Free period products can be delivered to pupils in a safe, practical and dignified way. Please contact perioddignity@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk to request your free products providing the pupil name, school, year group and address in order to ensure we can respond as quickly as possible.

We are aware that some people cannot, should not or do not want to use certain products. Therefore a 'standard' offer of products is not appropriate. A variety of products, including environmentally friendly items are therefore available on request. Please ask for the type of product that suits you best.

Our aim is to ensure that no-one slips through the net and there is provision available for all learners who have periods.

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The Vale of Glamorgan Council has been supporting families to ensure period dignity for women and girls from low income households throughout the pandemic.

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Reaching Wider Project Cardiff - Ymestyn yn Ehangach - Caerdydd

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Reaching Wider Project Cardiff - Ymestyn yn Ehangach - Caerdydd

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The First Campus Reaching Wider project is tackling barriers to entry, progression and success in higher education.

We are a member of First Campus, a collaborative project aiming to engage people aged 10 to 16 years, and adults 21 and over with no higher education qualifications, in some of the most deprived communities in Wales. First Campus also supports looked after children, care leavers and carers to help reduce the barriers to education faced by these groups.

Contact us

To find out more about the project please visit the First Campus website or get in touch with the team:

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The First Campus Reaching Wider project is tackling barriers to entry, progression and success in higher education. We are a member of First Campus, a collaborative project aiming to engage people aged 10 to 16 years, and adults 21 and over with no higher education qualifications, in some of the most deprived communities in Wales.

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Cardiff and Vale Recovery and Wellbeing College/Caerdydd a'r Fro Coleg Adfer a Lles

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Cardiff and Vale Recovery and Wellbeing College/Caerdydd a'r Fro Coleg Adfer a Lles

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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To register as a Recovery College student please click here

The Cardiff and Vale Recovery & Wellbeing College provides free educational courses on a range of mental health, physical health and wellbeing topics. Our courses take place online or in-person at venues across Cardiff and Vale.

We welcome anyone to enrol as a student, you may be:

Someone with lived experience of mental health and/or physical health challenges.

Supporting or caring for someone with mental health or physical health challenges.

A member of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board staff or work in the public or charitable sector.

Peer support is at the core of our courses, all co-produced and co-delivered by health care professionals and peer trainers with lived experience of mental health and physical health challenges. Course leads use their experience to support others.

We believe clinical and lived experience expertise have equal value and our courses are a space where we can learn from one another and everyone's contributions are valued. We aim to bridge the gap between mental health and physical health and are developing a number of innovative partnerships to enhance the health and wellbeing of people across Cardiff and Vale.

Email: Cardiffandvale.Recoverycollege@wales.nhs.uk

Call: 02921 832619

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To register as a Recovery College student please click here The Cardiff and Vale Recovery & Wellbeing College provides free educational courses on a range of mental health, physical health and wellbeing topics. Our courses take place online or in-person at venues across Cardiff and Vale.

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Reaching Wider Project/ Ymestyn yn Ehangach

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Reaching Wider Project/ Ymestyn yn Ehangach

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The South West Wales Reaching Wider Partnership
Due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19 we have had to change how we work and are now offering more activities online and in schools/colleges/community venues. We hope to be able to run events on university campus again but until we can, we ask that schools and community groups continue to contact us by email so we can discuss and plan an appropriate session for them either online or in person. We look forward to working with you soon!
The South West Wales Reaching Wider Partnership works with school pupils, families and adults from areas within the bottom two quintiles of the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. We also work with care experienced young people and carers from across the region.

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Due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19 we have had to change how we work and are now offering more activities online and in schools/colleges/community venues. We hope to be able to run events on university campus again but until we can, we ask that schools and community groups continue to contact us by email so we can discuss and plan an appropriate session for them either online or in person.

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UWTSD/ Prifysgol Cymru y Drindod Dewi Saint

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UWTSD/ Prifysgol Cymru y Drindod Dewi Saint

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The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is committed to providing a high standard of care and support for its students. If you are a student entering Higher Education from care, you can be assured that the University will offer the necessary support and information.

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Carmarthenshire / Sir Gar / Sir Gaerfyrddin

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Bursaries & Scholarships Care Leavers Bursary

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​This bursary is available to students who have been looked after by any local authority or foster carers. The bursary is set at a maximum of £1,000 pa.Full details of the student’s support worker must be supplied and there are strict eligibility criteria that must be met to receive this support:A s…

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We offer a range of help and advice to enable you to make an informed choice about studying with us.

This project is available to Looked after Children and care leavers aged 14+ who reside in South East Wales. Young people who join the project will have the opportunity to meet on a regular basis with current university students who act as mentors. Young people will take part in:

University taster days

workshops to support studies and applications for college / university / jobs

social nights (such as film or game nights)

group trips (previous trips have included the theatre, bowling and Winter Wonderland).

Those who join the project will also be invited to attend University events such as GCSE / A-level revision workshops and advice sessions to support Personal Education Plans.

Confident Futures Summer School

The Confident Futures Summer School is a two-day event aimed at giving young people in care the chance to experience student life in a safe and supported environment. The Summer School includes an overnight stay in halls of residence, where young people are paired with university students to take part in everyday student activities including:

shopping for food and cooking dinner in student flats

student life taster sessions (previous years have included circus skills and student media)

orientation around the campus and the city

subject taster sessions (previous sessions have included healthcare and the science of chocolate making).

For further information on the Confident Futures Project and Summer School, please contact us at:

If you are from South East Wales and in Year 12, you may also be eligible to join the Step Up scheme.

At an Open Day, visitors will have the opportunity to talk to students and staff and visit different parts of the University. You can also find out important information about accommodation, student finance and other student support provision by talking informally to our professional staff.

When you book to attend an Open Day, you will have the opportunity to disclose that you are a care leaver. If you do this, you will be invited to attend a breakfast drop-in session to meet key members of staff who can help you plan your day and answer any questions you have.

Care leavers can declare on their UCAS application that they have been in care. We will always respect your decision and your confidentiality so won't share any of your information with anybody unless you want us to. We simply ask for this information to enable us to provide you with the most appropriate support for your needs.

We have implemented a contextual admissions model to better inform Admissions Tutors' understanding of applicants' social backgrounds, allowing Admissions Tutors to assess applicants' potential to succeed with us in the context of barriers they may have encountered.

Applicants who have spent time in care and indicated this on their UCAS form (using the specified question) will be eligible for additional consideration. This could include a guaranteed offer, guaranteed interview, an offer at a lower level or additional consideration in the summer exam results period.

We have a key contact person for care leavers and professionals working with care leavers. They can be your first point of contact should you have any questions or issues before you arrive and while you study here.

Our key contact can assist you on a range of issues such as:

financial support

money management

housing

employment

academic-related.

Once you have been offered a place with us, we will offer you the opportunity to come and meet the care leaver key contact before the start of the course to assist with the transition to university life. You can also bring along to the meeting your social worker, personal adviser or foster carer - whoever you feel most comfortable with. During this meeting we can discuss the following:

how much financial support is available

the type of accommodation best suited to you

where appropriate, make provision for any additional support eg. for a disability or specific learning difficulties.

We also offer a bursary for care leavers, details of which can be found on our bursaries page.

We offer year-round accommodation to students who are care leavers, so you don't have to worry about somewhere to stay over the vacation periods.

We provide support for students looking to rent in the private sector after the first year and can act as a guarantor if you need us to.

Cardiff University is a partner of the Go Wales: Achieve through Work Experience programme that is part-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) through the Welsh Government. The programme is for young students on higher education courses in Wales who are facing barriers in securing work experience. If you are under 25, on a full-time course at Cardiff University and have been in care, you could be eligible for the scheme.

The Go Wales Team at Cardiff University can help source work shadowing opportunities, work tasters and up to six weeks paid work placements. Get in touch for further details:

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We offer a range of help and advice to enable you to make an informed choice about studying with us. This project is available to Looked after Children and care leavers aged 14+ who reside in South East Wales.

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Holiday Activities Programme

Every year we produce a Holiday Programme for the Easter and Summer Holidays, full of activities and events that are going on in the Vale of Glamorgan and further afield. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive this information ahead of the school holidays then please subscribe

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Every year we produce a Holiday Programme for the Easter and Summer Holidays, full of activities and events that are going on in the Vale of Glamorgan and further afield.

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If you are claiming certain benefits, you could save money by claiming free school meals for your child.

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School related costs/Pupil Development Grant

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School related costs/Pupil Development Grant

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Who is Eligible

The grant is available to pupils who are eligible for free school meals or are looked after children who are entering:

Reception class, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, or Year 6 of a maintained primary school at the beginning of a new school year

Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 or Year 11 of a maintained secondary school at the beginning of a new school year

In Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11 or equivalent in a special school, special needs resource base or a pupil referral unit

Please note this is not available to pupils attending private schools.

The funding is also available to all looked after children of compulsory school age.

The parent/guardian making the application must be receiving one of the following:

Income Support

Income based Job Seekers Allowance (JSAIB)

Income related Employment Support Allowance (ESAIR)

Child Tax Credit, with a household income of £16,190 or less

Pension Credit (guarantee element)

Universal Credit with net household earnings of less than £7400 p/a

Working Tax Credit is not a qualifying benefit and if you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit you will not be eligible for a Pupil Development Grant even if you get this together with one of the income above.

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The grant is available to pupils who are eligible for free school meals or are looked after children who are entering: Reception class, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, or Year 6 of a maintained primary school at the beginning of a new school year Year

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How to not need a holiday after the holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time for single parents, Natalie is a volunteer in our Wellbeing Digital Group and recently held an online workshop where she shared her 'go to' tools for managing the...

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We are Gingerbread, the charity for single parent families. We provide expert advice and practical support for single mums and dads in England and Wales.

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The Welsh Government provide funding to local authorities to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

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Inspire2work - scheme for 16-25 year olds not in work or education 

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Inspire2work - scheme for 16-25 year olds not in work or education 

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The project has been developed to support job seekers following the coronavirus pandemic and will be delivered in three stages:

Firstly, participants will receive support on managing their finances, claiming benefits and with matters relating to Universal Credit claims.

Secondly, participants will undergo skills assessments and receive training and development opportunities, including confidence building and digital skills. Participants will also be able to access additional support services for things like mental health and drug or alcohol dependency.

Finally, the project will provide hands-on support to help participants gain secure employment opportunities and work experience placements. They'll also be able to gain accredited qualifications within their chosen career path.

The project is being funded by the DWP and will be delivered by Vale Homes and the Opportunity Knocks Program over the next 12 months.

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Vale Homes and the Vale Opportunity Knocks project has recently launched the Finances, Skills and Futures project

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Volunteer for the Councils Countryside Service

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Volunteer for the Councils Countryside Service

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Why Volunteer?

Volunteering can be very rewarding. You can help maintain your local area, and meet like-minded residents.

Our volunteers have been recognised nationally for their hard work across the Vale.

Steve Hunt, 70, recently won a Wales Volunteer of the Year award, and said:

"I enjoy spending time outdoors, and find volunteering really rewarding - especially seeing the changes to one of my favourite parks. I always try and get out to volunteer, no matter the weather, and work on clearing trees, installing new gates and creating new habitats for wildlife.

"I would recommend volunteering to all, especially to anyone who enjoys being outdoors."

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Volunteering can be very rewarding. You can help maintain your local area, and meet like-minded residents. Our volunteers have been recognised nationally for their hard work across the Vale. Steve Hunt, 70, recently won a Wales Volunteer of the Year award, and said: "I enjoy spending time outdoors, and find volunteering really rewarding - especially seeing the changes to one of my favourite parks.

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Voluntary Services - volunteering opportunities

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Latest Update

In our role as the County Voluntary Council for the Vale of Glamorgan we are concentrating our efforts on being the conduit between support offered and support needed, whilst supporting organisations, some newly formed, with their governance and planning. All staff are currently working from home so please bear with us.

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Latest Update In our role as the County Voluntary Council for the Vale of Glamorgan we are concentrating our efforts on being the conduit between support offered and support needed, whilst supporting organisations, some newly formed, with their governance and planning. All staff are currently working from home so please bear with us.

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We rely on the support of our local community for food donations, volunteering and finances. Can you help us stop UK hunger?

Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. Find out more about how we work.

Where we are
Get directions & opening times

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Vale Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis

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We rely on the support of our local community for food donations, volunteering and finances. Can you help us stop UK hunger? Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. Find out more about how we work. Where we are Get directions & opening times

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Creatives - paid Opportunities for the underrepresented in the arts

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Creatives - paid Opportunities for the underrepresented in the arts

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The programme will support 10 directors and 10 producers to take the next steps in their careers. The artists will work together on projects across the year, including a festival takeover at Wales Millennium Centre's Weston Studio. Participants will collaborate with performance designers from Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

ARISE - WALES CREATIVES has been created for early-career creatives over the age of 18 who currently feel underrepresented in theatre and the arts in Wales. The programme is especially for those who identify with any groups with protected characteristics including ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality and disability.

Sita Thomas, Artistic Director of Fio said: In London, I benefited from programmes like the Young Vic Directors Programme and Artistic Directors of the Future's Up Next. Without these initiatives I wouldn't be an artistic director today. In Wales, I feel that there have not been enough sustained opportunities on this scale in terms of development programmes for directors and producers. The fact that we are paying participants differentiates us from many other initiatives. I am so excited for the future of arts and theatre in Wales, and know that this programme, which we hope to continue long-term, will be an important shift in the ecology of the sector, ensuring that it becomes more diverse and representative of our contemporary world.

Emma Evans, Head of Productions of Wales Millennium Centre said: We are delighted to be working with Sita, one of our Creative Associates, who has designed a programme that will support artists to find their voices and make space for them to explore their practice. We're creating a cohort of individuals who, through learning and growing together, will be empowered to forge new and exciting futures.

The programme will run from May 2022 until May 2023, with sessions to be held at Wales Millennium Centre. Applications are now open and will close on Monday 4 April at 10am. Full details about the programme including how to apply can be found here: www.wearefio.org.uk/arise-wales-creatives

ARISE - WALES CREATIVES is a partnership between Fio and Wales Millennium Centre, with support from Stage Directors UK, Stage One, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, and Buzz Culture.

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ARISE - WALES CREATIVES year-long paid programme

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The programme will support 10 directors and 10 producers to take the next steps in their careers. The artists will work together on projects across the year, including a festival takeover at Wales Millennium Centre's Weston Studio. Participants will collaborate with performance designers from Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

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Goods for sale, will also buy. General trading page.

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RULES OF GROUP no animals for sale, no Acon, Kleeneze, no weight loss or home working schemes, please delete post when item is sold.

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Buy and Sell Facebook group Llantwit Major

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Buy and Sell Facebook group Llantwit Major

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Page to sell items that are no longer needed and buy items you do need :).

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Buy and Sell Facebook Group Cowbridge and Surrounding Areas

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Buy and Sell Facebook Group Cowbridge and Surrounding Areas

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Vale of Glamorgan Freeads | Free Classified Ads

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Find 85,944 ads in Vale of Glamorgan's largest independent classifieds or become a free ad trader & post for FREE in minutes. Find anything from pets, horses and stuff for sale to services, jobs and property. Hurry, when they're gone, they're gone!

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Exercise Referral Scheme

The Exercise Referral Scheme is helping to make physical activity a new way of life for people who suffer from health problems in the Vale of Glamorgan.

The Welsh Government funded initiative began in the Vale in January 2008, residents with certain medical conditions can be referred by their doctors to improve their lifestyles by taking part in activities run by the Vale Council's exercise referral team.

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The Exercise Referral Scheme is helping to make physical activity a new way of life for people who suffer from health problems in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Welsh Government funded initiative began in the Vale in January 2008, residents with certain medical conditions can be referred by their doctors to improve their lifestyles by taking part in activities run by the Vale Council's exercise referral team.

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Our Vision

"Young people represent our most valuable resource. We will offer positive choices and social and educational opportunities during transition into adulthood, by empowering young people as individuals and supporting them to address issues affecting them. We will establish partnerships with other agencies and organisations to ensure that young people will be given high quality provision."

The Vale Youth Service provides informal and non-formal opportunities to young people aged 11-25 across the Vale of Glamorgan to support them in achieving their full potential. We provide safe environments for young people to enjoy themselves and meet others; feel valued; access information and support; and learn new skills.

The Youth Work Strategy for Wales states that youth work offers young people opportunities for learning that are educative, expressive, participative, inclusive, and empowering. Youth work in Wales is based on the voluntary engagement of young people as empowered partners. It starts at whatever point young people are in their lives, recognises and seeks to develop and realise their potential, and is committed to equality and inclusion. The key principles which underpin youth work in Wales are set out in the Principles and Purposes document.

If you have any questions please contact:

Our Aims:

Establish projects and work in partnership with voluntary and third sector organisations, local authority services, town councils and schools in the Vale of Glamorgan, to promote the personal, educational, social, and cultural development of young people.

Provide opportunities for young people to develop decision-making skills in matters, which affect themselves and their peers, and to understand and participate in democratic process.

Our Offer:

The Service has a diverse range of youth work interventions on offer within schools and the community. This is delivered through various means:

Youth clubs

Mobile street-based service and outreach

After school clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Welsh Language youth provision

Participation projects and rights work

International Youth Work and Youth Exchanges

Accredited courses for young people

Digital activities

Outdoor and bushcraft activities

Support community events

C-Card scheme

Targeted one-to-one support and bespoke interventions

Broker EOTAS provision

Offer Youth and Community Work and Mental Health First Aid courses

The Vale Youth Service renewed the Quality Mark for Youth Work in Wales: Bronze Level in May 2021. This award recognises that our work is continually underpinned by a sound range of policies and enables young people to learn and develop personal and social skills. The Quality Mark is a unique tool for self-assessment, planning improvement and gaining a quality mark for youth work. It supports and recognises improving standards in the provision, practice and performance of organisations that deliver youth work, demonstrating and celebrating the excellence of their work with young people.

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"Young people represent our most valuable resource. We will offer positive choices and social and educational opportunities during transition into adulthood, by empowering young people as individuals and supporting them to address issues affecting them. We will establish partnerships with other agencies and organisations to ensure that young people will be given high quality provision."