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To refer into the Renal Social Work team, please ask a member of your renal team to refer you to the department or contact us direction by:

Email: renal.socialwork.Cav@wales.nhs.uk

Telephone: 029 21 844124

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Age Connects Wales is a national Charity made up of six local and independent organisations. Together, we have almost 100 years of experience in supporting older people and have worked with some 50,000 clients across North and South Wales.

Our aim is to provide people in Wales aged 50 plus with the assistance, support and services they need to live a healthier, more active and independent life.

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Age Connects Wales is a national Charity made up of six local and independent organisations. Together, we have almost 100 years of experience in supporting older people and have worked with some 50,000 clients across North and South Wales.

Our aim is to provide people in Wales aged 50 plus with the assistance, support and services they need to live a healthier, more active and independent life.

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looking after your mental wellbeing

We are living through a difficult time and it is more important than ever to look after your mental health and wellbeing.

Are you a young person looking for advice? Take a look at our page for children and young people.

Community Advice & Listening Line

Offers emotional support and information/literature on Mental Health and related matters to the people of Wales.

Anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend can access the service. C.A.L.L. Helpline offers a confidential listening and support service.

Mind Cymru is here to support you, whether you're living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is.

Visit our website for information on mental health conditions, treatment and where to get help: MIND Services

Contact our legal line for general advice on mental health related law: Legal Line

Join the Elefriends community for online peer support: Elefriends

Be part of Time to Change Wales, to end metal health stigma: TTCW

You can also order up to 3 free Mental Health related leaflets from a wide selection available.

Are you having debt, housing or financial problems?

Are you suffering from stress or anxiety due to financial problems? Ring us; we can put you in touch with the right people.

The Mental Health Helpline service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.

Our admin office is available during office hours only (9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday).

Supporting Those Living With Dementia And Their Carers

The helpline offers emotional support to anyone, of any age, who is caring for someone with Dementia as well as other family members or friends.

The service will also help and support those who have been diagnosed with Dementia.

Get information sent to your mobile phone

C.A.L.L. Helpline has launched a Mental Health text messaging service allowing people to access support and information via a text message from their mobile phone.

The Staying Safe website is a potentially life-saving resource developed by 4 Mental Health, with invaluable with invaluable input from our Expert Reference Group of international academics, people with lived experience (including of surviving a suicide attempt, self-harm, supporting a friend or family member or bereavement by suicide), suicide prevention experts, mental health practitioners, general practitioners, policy makers, public health experts, sector experts, educationalists and concerned citizens.

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Provides a range of competitively priced, high quality, person-centred Handyman services, whilst also promoting independence and security within homes. Designed to assist the over 50’s living in the Gwent region who need a bit of help.

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Our Help-at-Home Service provides a range of competitively priced home support services to those aged 50+ living within Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Newport.

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Care & Repair Cymru is a Welsh charity helping older people to live independently through repairs, adaptations and home maintenance.

Find information about your local Care and Repair in our Services Guides or on the Care and Repair Cymru website.

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Housing support helps vulnerable people to live independently in their current home or to move on to independent living.

Its purpose is to prevent homelessness and to help people maintain a stable and suitable home by addressing their support needs.

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Its purpose is to prevent homelessness and to help people maintain a stable and suitable home by addresssing their support needs.

Housing support can be provided to anyone over 16 regardless of whether they are living in their own home, sheltered housing, a hostel or another type of specialist housing.

Support is available to a wide range of people including:

people with learning disabilities

people with mental health issues

vulnerable families and women seeking refuge from domestic abuse

people with drug and/or alcohol problems

people with physical disabilities or long-term illness

older people, including those who are frail

homeless people, including young single people who are homeless or leaving care

ex-offenders and those at risk of re-offending

The support varies depending on personal circumstances but may include:

managing a budget/claiming benefits

basic life skills, e.g. cooking, cleaning

setting up and maintaining a home

form filling

emotional support and advice

personal safety and security

re-engaging with education or training

liaising with other organisations, e.g. social services

You do not have to be receiving home (personal) care services to be able to get housing support.

Contact your local council to find out more about housing support.

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If one of our older adult integrated network teams is currently providing care or support, then the contact details are below.

East Wards: telephone 01656 753481.
The east wards are: Bridgend Town, Brackla, Bryntirion, Cefn Glas, Coity, Coychurch, Litchard, Hendre, Felindre, Llangewydd, Morfa, Pendre, Laleston, Merthyr Mawr.

West Wards: telephone 01656 642285.
The west wards are: Pyle, Kenfig Hill, Cefn Cribwr, North and South Cornelly, and Porthcawl.

North Wards: telephone 01656 311133.
The north wards are Aberkenfig, Bettws, Blackmill, Blaengarw, Bryncethin, Bryncoch, Caerau, Llangeinor, Maesteg, Nantymoel, Pontycymmer, Ogmore Vale, Llangynwyd, Penyfai, Sarn, and Ynysawdre.

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When you contact us, you can expect to be asked about what matters most to you and what could help improve your situation. We will also talk to you about your strengths and capabilities and what is working well in your life.

This will enable us to get a better understanding on the support you may need and whether:

you are able to meet the need alone; or

you are able to meet the need with the care and support of others who are willing to provide it ; or

you are able to meet the need with the assistance of services you can access in the community.

Our starting point is to give people enough information and advice and/or support to enable them to make their own care and support arrangements. This may involve signposting you to another agency or organisation that are able to provide you with the support you need.

We may decide that we need to understand your situation in more detail and pass the information you have provided to the most appropriate Team.

If your information is passed on to a Team, a member of staff will discuss with you what outcomes you wish to achieve, your care and support needs, how these can be met and if you are eligible for help from Social Services. This discussion is known as an assessment.

Should you need ongoing support, it is likely that arrangements for your care will be written into a care and support plan. This is called a care and treatment plan in mental health.

The care and support plan is simply a document to help you know what everyone is doing, and when they are doing it and you will be given a copy.

If you require any further information or advice you can contact our Information Advice & Assistance Team

If you already have a Care and Support Plan, this will contain the contact details of the Team already involved with your care.

Please use the following contact details:

If you need to speak to someone about social services for adults during the opening times below please call the Information, Advice and Assistance Team on 0808 100 2500.

If you need to speak to someone about social services for children during the opening times below please call the Information, Advice and Assistance Team on 0808 100 1727.

If you need to contact social services in an emergency regarding adults or children's services when the offices are closed please call the Emergency Out of Hours Support Service on 0800 328 4432.

The office opening times are :

Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm

Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

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Each of our Age Connects branches offer services that can help combat loneliness. To find out what is on offer in your area please get in touch using Age Connects contact page or through the Services Guides provided on this padlet.

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Combat loneliness with befriending services from Age Connects Wales. Help older individuals in Wales fight social isolation and boost mental health.

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Our mission

The objectives for our work are to generate and use diverse
resources sustainably and responsibly to:

Here at Kidney Wales Develop we have the ambition to invest in innovative programmes of research for the benefit of kidney patients in the Welsh community, and we have a long and rich history of doing this.

Financial
Assistance grants

Anglesey County
Council energy grant

Kidney health information

What do Kidneys Do?
These bean-shaped organs play a vital role in removing waste products from the blood (in the form of urine), controlling fluid balance and maintaining a healthy blood pressure.

What is Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which kidney function declines gradually over time. This means that the kidneys are not able to perform as well as they should

How is kidney disease diagnosed?
Most people are diagnosed through individual blood and urine tests carried out by a GP, and often these are routinely carried out for those who are at 'risk of developing CKD'.

Host your own Fundraiser

You will have the full support of our team. We can answer your questions, help you design posters, prepare for your challenge, bounce ideas around, offer lots of moral support and more!

Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Kidney Wales.

They keep Kidney Wales on the cutting edge of developments, supporting patients and community needs

Take part in an event

We have a range of events and campaigns that you and your colleagues can get involved in to help those living with kidney disease and their families in Wales.

Kidney Wales Patient Stories

I think more needs to be done to raise awareness of kidney disease, especially as the disease is becoming more common in younger children

Ben's Story

Watch how Kidney Wales have been able to support Ben during his kidney transplant.

Leni and Eirlys' Story

A story from Mother and Daughter and how they have learned to 'Live Well with Kidney Disease'.

Here Eirlys and Leni talk about their journey as a family from diagnosis to today, in both English and Welsh.

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Every penny donated to Kidney Wales will be spent right here in Wales, allowing real innovation to start close to home.

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Kidney Wales Charity, a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 700396).
A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, (no. 02268003)
and registered office at Elfed House Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff, CF28 8RS.

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The objectives for our work are to generate and use diverseresources sustainably and responsibly to:

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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both:

a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability

difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition

You can get PIP even if you’re working, have savings or are getting most other benefits.

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Personal Independence Payment ( PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both:

You can get PIP even if you're working, have savings or are getting most other benefits.

You can also read about PIP in Welsh (Cymraeg).

How PIP works

There are 2 parts to PIP:

a daily living part - if you need help with everyday tasks

a mobility part - if you need help with getting around

Whether you get one or both parts and how much you get depends on how difficult you find everyday tasks and getting around.

Daily living part

You might get the daily living part of PIP if you need help with:

preparing food

eating and drinking

managing your medicines or treatments

washing and bathing

using the toilet

dressing and undressing

reading

managing your money

socialising and being around other people

talking, listening and understanding

Mobility part

You might get the mobility part of PIP if you need help with:

working out a route and following it

physically moving around

leaving your home

You do not have to have a physical disability to get the mobility part. You might also be eligible if you have difficulty getting around because of a cognitive or mental health condition, like anxiety.

How difficulty with tasks is assessed

The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP) will assess how difficult you find daily living and mobility tasks. For each task they'll look at:

whether you can do it safely

how long it takes you

how often your condition affects this activity

whether you need help to do it, from a person or using extra equipment

Help with PIP

If you need help understanding or applying for PIP you can:

If you live in Scotland

You need to apply for Adult Disability Payment (ADP) instead of PIP.

If you currently get PIP, you'll be automatically moved to ADP by summer 2024.

When the move begins, you'll get letters from DWP and Social Security Scotland. Read more about the moving process.

If you move from Scotland to England or Wales

If you get ADP and move from Scotland to England or Wales, you must make a new claim for PIP instead.

Your ADP will stop 13 weeks after you move - apply for PIP as soon as possible after moving or your payments could be affected.

If you get Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is being replaced by PIP for most adults. You'll keep getting DLA if:

you're under 16

you were born on or before 8 April 1948

If you were born after 8 April 1948, DWP will invite you to apply for PIP. You do not need to do anything until DWP writes to you about your DLA unless your circumstances change.

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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility.

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Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you.

It's paid at 2 different rates and how much you get depends on the level of care that you need because of your disability.

You could get £61.85 or £92.40 a week to help with personal support if you're both:

It does not cover mobility needs.

The other benefits you get can increase if you get Attendance Allowance.

You do not have to have someone caring for you in order to claim.

If you do have a carer, they could get Carer's Allowance if you have substantial caring needs.

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Age Connects offers different advice options depending on county. To find out more, either use the Services Guides found on this padlet or search the Age Connects website directly.

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Used by advice workers, support workers and claimants alike, our guides to PIP, DLA, ESA and UC are hugely detailed and frequently updated. Get all the hints, tips and step-by-step support you need to succeed with claims, renewals and appeals.

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Are you a professional or do you informally supports other claimants? If so, our on-demand PIP training may be just what you need. Videos, slides, case studies and quizzes keep you engaged. And all queries are answered by a welfare rights worker.

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Over 45,000 topics have been dealt with by our dedicated team of volunteer moderators. Share your benefits queries, your worries and your news. The forum is free for everyone to read, but only members can post.

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A national charity and network of local charities offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.

Citizens Advice has offices and outreaches across Wales offering drop-in sessions. Your local Citizens Advice can be found through this link or through our Services Guides.

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Over 20,000 highly trained volunteers support the delivery of our service. Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and find volunteering rewarding, challenging and fun. We have a range of roles in local Citizens Advice and Witness Service, want to find out more?

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When you’re struggling with kidney disease, we understand that the additional pressures of trying to make ends meet on a low income can make life very difficult.

Our grants are intended to help you with essentials or to help improve your overall quality of life.

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Being a kidney patient, carer or family member can take its toll on your finances, Find out what support is available to help you with the cost of living

Financial assistance grants

Help with food costs - Wellbeing food vouchers & Foodbank support.

Welfare/Benefit advice - Turn 2 us

Debt Advice & support - StepChange & British Gas Energy Trust.

Energy - NEST

Let's Talk Sessions (watch the latest YouTube videos here) and find out more here.

Financial assistance grants
Our financial assistance grants are to help support kidney patients experiencing financial hardship, related to or resulting from the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Well-being food vouchers
The purpose of the Kidney Wales Wellness Voucher Scheme is to provide a pot of funding to buy supermarket food vouchers to meet individual needs.

Foodbank support

Kidney Wales work alongside Trussel Trust foodbanks across Wales to help provide emergency food parcels to those in need. Available to all kidney patients, parents & carers of chronic kidney disease. How does it work?
We chat about your needs and identify that you need a parcel.
We take some basic details eg. Address, household size/children, ages and any pets.
We find your nearest foodbank and provide you with a voucher to hand to friendly foodbank staff.
We can issue additional vouchers after 4 weeks if you are still in need of support.

Whilst issuing a foodbank voucher we will work with you to find long term solutions to your circumstances such as seeking benefit advice in order to maximise your income.

If you are in food crisis contact us now

Welfare & Benefits

The rising cost of living has left many kidney patients and their families struggling to make ends meet. We know that being a kidney patient can put a strain on finances particularly if unable to work or having to reduce hours because of kidney disease.

Kidney Wales are here to support you, our friendly team can help find out what you could be entitled to, to help maximise your income.

You can either call us and we can take you through what benefits or Grants you may be eligible for or you can visit our partners at Turn2us and take a look at their benefits calculator.

The best thing about the benefits calculator is that you can run through it in your own time, its free and confidential.

Debt Advice & Support

Kidney Wales are working together with StepChange debt charity with the aim of providing those most vulnerable with free advice and help in managing finances and finding affordable debt solutions.

StepChange Debt Charity is the UK's leading debt advice charity, helping over 650,000 people every year to take back control of their finances and their lives. The support they offer is free, impartial and confidential, and every client receives personalised advice to help them deal with their debts.

What does debt advice involve?

StepChange will gather details about your income, spending, debts, and assets

Help you to complete a financial statement

Recommend solutions and a course of action to deal with your debts

Support you to put your plan into action

Contact creditors on your behalf

Call us today to start your journey to being debt free or ask us for more information

British Gas Energy Trust

If you are struggling with energy debt our friends at the British Gas energy trust may be able to help.

How can the British Gas energy trust help?
If you're struggling with domestic gas and electricity debts owed to British Gas or other suppliers, you may be eligible to apply for a grant from the Trust to clear that debt. You don't have to be a British Gas customer to apply for an Individual & Families energy debt grant, but we will require a recent energy statement that shows your energy debt.

How do I get help?

Kidney Wales can contact the British Gas Energy Trust on your behalf and start an application for a grant to help pay your energy debt.

All we need is your energy account details, proof of energy debt (energy statement or letter)

Proof that you have consulted debt advice previously from either citizens advice or a debt advice source (StepChange)

This is all we need to start your application for support.

Nest

We are proud partners with NEST a Welsh Government Warm Homes scheme. NEST provide energy efficiency improvements to low-income households and those living in deprived communities across Wales. Their aim is to help eradicate fuel poverty.

The home improvement package could include:

New boiler

Central heating systems

Insulation

Draught improvements

Eligibility

You own your home or rent from a private landlord (not Council or Housing Association)

Your home is energy inefficient and expensive to heat

You or someone you live with receives a means tested benefit OR has a chronic respiratory, circulatory or mental health condition and an income below defined thresholds

If you are eligible, NEST will recommend a package of energy efficiency improvements at no cost to you. They will make your home warmer and save you money on your energy bills.

NEST advisors will ask you some questions about your property and the benefits you receive, so please make sure you have your benefit award letter and, if applicable, your landlord details to hand when you make the call.

To apply to NEST CALL: 0808 808 2244 Or visit their website nest.gov.wales.
What if I don't qualify for home energy efficiency improvements?
If you don't qualify for free home energy efficiency improvements, NEST can still provide advice on saving energy, money management, energy tariffs and benefit entitlement. they can also refer you to other schemes which may be able to provide home energy efficiency improvements at no or low cost to you.

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At Ceredigion County Council we are transforming the way individuals, families, communities and carers can receive help and support when they need it.

Our vision is to ensure positive access to both universal and targeted services so that children and adults can develop the skills and resilience they need to lead fulfilled lives and achieve their goals. We are seeking to empower individuals in what matters to them and work with partner agencies to strengthen people's independence, ensure safety and promote wellbeing.

You can find out more about the Through Age Wellbeing Strategy here:
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Adults in Powys can contact the council by calling ASSIST on 0345 602 7050

The ASSIST team provide information and advice on a wide range of support for people in Powys who are aged 18 or over.

"I contacted ASSIST to find a daytime activity session that I could access in my wheelchair near to home. We found a great club with lovely staff."

You will be able to access information for older people services, sensory impairment, learning or physical disability and wellbeing, as well as adult safeguarding.

In addition, information and connection can be provided to a third sector broker/Community Connector for voluntary sector services.
So if you are looking for information or advice for adult care and support in your area, please call ASSIST on 0345 602 7050.
"As a full time carer, I get very little time to myself. I contacted ASSIST and was offered a carers assessment. I now have time and joined a running club."
Contact Assist online here Contact Assist Online A new text service for adults who are deaf or experiencing hearing loss is now live.
Adults in Powys who are deaf or have hearing loss can now contact the council for information and advice for adult care and support by texting the ASSIST team on 07883 307 622.
The team will reply with information on such as assessments, assistive technology, and signpost to voluntary groups and clinics.

Email: assist@powys.gov.uk

Phone: 0345 602 7050 (8.30-4.45 Monday - Thursday and 8.30 - 4.15 Friday)

Emergency Duty Team 0300 333 2222 (Delta Wellbeing out of hours service)

Text: Adults in Powys who are deaf or have hearing loss can text the ASSIST team on 07883 307 622. (8.30-4.45 Monday - Thursday and 8.30 - 4.15 Friday)

Address: ASSIST (Adult Social Care), Powys County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG

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If you feel that you, or someone you know, may have care and support needs, you can contact us to ask for information or request an assessment.

The assessment is a discussion between you (or the person you look after), and a trained person from the Council. We'll talk about your situation, what outcomes you would like to achieve and discuss how your needs could be met.

If you or the person you want help for are over 18 years old, you can contact us by completing our Adult Services online enquiry form:

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You could get £76.75 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.

You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for.

You do not get paid extra if you care for more than one person.

If someone else also cares for the same person as you, only one of you can claim Carer's Allowance.

This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) and in an easy read format.

How you're paid

You can choose to be paid weekly in advance or every 4 weeks.

It will be paid into an account, for example your bank account.

What else you can get

For each week you get Carer's Allowance you'll automatically get National Insurance credits.

You may also be able to apply for:

If you live in Scotland

If you live in Scotland and get Carer's Allowance, you may also get Carer's Allowance Supplement.

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Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.

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Carers UK provides a range of online tools to help with caring, to help with everything from arranging a benefits check to understanding what equipment could offer support. These tools include the Upfront tool, MyBackUp, and AskSARA.

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We're here for unpaid carers with expert information, advice and support, and also campaign to make life better for carers. Find out more

Preparing for the Carer's Leave Act?

It's important that all businesses are ready for the Carer's Leave Act becoming law. Find out how we can help you get prepared.

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Joining Carers UK is free and takes just a few minutes

You will receive the latest news, information, campaign updates, access to our user forum and more...

Talking to other carers on the forum is great. I've gained so much useful information from Carers UK

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We're here for unpaid carers with expert information, advice & support and also campaign to make life better for carers.

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Provides support to unpaid carers.  Carers tell us that one of the most important thing they need is expert advice and information.
We provide this – over the phone, through leaflets, and on our website. Many carers do not seek support early enough in their caring journey, or don’t know about the range of practical, financial and emotional support available. We believe no-one should care alone.

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Carers Wales gives expert advice, information and support. We campaign and innovate to find new ways to reach and support carers.

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Carers Trust Wales exists to provide action, help and advice to carers throughout Wales.

Our staff work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring. With our local Network Partners, we aim to ensure that information, advice and practical support are available to all carers across the country.

Carers Wales offers a range of online meetups for carers to connect, share experiences, and enjoy relaxing activities.

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We are part of Carers Trust, an ambitious national charity committed to improving support and services for unpaid carers.

Carers Trust Wales aims to shape a better future with and for carers in Wales by raising awareness, empowering carers and influencing change.

We work closely and collaboratively with our Network Partners - local and regional independent charities which deliver information, advice and practical support for unpaid carers in Wales.

Last year our Network Partners reached more than 36,000 carers in Wales

We know that there are at least 370,000 carers in Wales (which is 10% more than the population of Cardiff) and that three in five of us will become a carer at some point in our lives.

Carers Trust Wales is committed to making sure that all carers receive the recognition and support they deserve.

Meet the team

Carers Trust Wales Advisory Board

Sally Anstey

Sally Anstey is a trained nurse, with an understanding of the challenges associated with health and social care. Born and brought up in London, Sally initially trained as a nurse and returned to Wales, where her maternal grandfather, a very proud Welshman, was born. Sally worked across all care settings in many clinical roles finally specialising in End of Life Care. Sally is now a Senior Lecturer/Researcher for the School of Healthcare Sciences Cardiff University. Giving primacy to voice and experiences of patients and carers is an essential part of her work. Their stories have enabled the design, development, delivery and evaluation of projects to raise awareness at strategic, organisational and clinical levels to support and empower them in their unpaid caring roles.

Jo Galazka

Jo works for Unite the Union as a Regional Women & Equalities Officer in Wales. The role involves representing members in the workplace, negotiating with employers and fighting for fairness and equality in the workplace. She is passionate about ensuring carers are properly supported in work and have a voice in the decision-making process.

She has lived in Cardiff for the last 10 years and is an avid campaigner for carers' rights. Becoming a young carer at the age of 9 has shaped the person she has become and her lived experience has made her determined to champion carers' rights at every opportunity.

Ifor Glyn

Ifor Glyn started his career at the Swansea Drugs Project, one of the first harm reduction agencies in Wales. He also helped establish a substance misuse service within Caerphilly Social Services and worked at WCADA (Welsh Centre for Action on Dependency and Addiction Ltd) before returning to the Swansea Drugs Project as its CEO in 2007.

In 2017, Ifor took up the role of director of the Swansea Carers Centre, a charity providing a range of services to unpaid carers in Swansea, such as respite in the home, day centre, welfare benefits, counselling, activities, drop in, specific services for young adult carers, parent carers and mental health.

Despite no longer working in the substance misuse field, Ifor continues to be passionate about minimising the harm caused by drugs or alcohol to individuals and communities.

Additionally, Ifor is a Welsh speaker and is a frequent contributor to Welsh Language TV and radio.

Alison Jones

Alison has been the CEO of Carers Trust North Wales Crossroads Care Services since 2013 but has worked for Crossroads since 2004. She has previous experience in the field of mental health and learning disabilities and is a carer for her son, although he no longer lives at home. As a carer herself she is very passionate about carers having a right to a life of their own and is proud to be part of such an influential grassroots charity. She is a trustee with several organisations and volunteers regularly for a charity for adults with learning disabilities.

In her spare time Alison enjoys reading and spending time with her family, including her 3 grandchildren.

Chris Koehli

Chris is an accountant who has worked in both the private and public sectors in Wales and England. He is focused on ensuring that disadvantaged groups have better access to healthcare and public services. Chris is Chair of the Pobl Care and Support Board and is a non-executive director on the Pobl Group Board. He has held a number of other non-executive positions, including Chair of Cadarn Housing Group and as an independent member of the Aneurin Beavan University and Cardiff Local Health Boards.

Chris is passionate about ensuring that unpaid carers are properly recognised and supported in carrying out their roles and have a real voice in the delivery of health and social care. He had been involved with several organisations that support carers and has in recent years been Chair of the Cardiff Carers Centre and Chair of the Greater Gwent Partnership Carers Board.

Chris was awarded an MBE in 2018 for Services to Carers and Healthcare in Wales.

Gareth Morlais

Gareth is a Welsh language technology specialist with the Welsh Government, working with groups developing speech-to-text, computer aided translation and conversational artificial intelligence, all in the Welsh language. Gareth's voluntary role with Carers Trust Wales is independent of his work with government.

In his spare time, Gareth is a trustee of the Welsh Broadcasting Trust, a non-executive director of Breaking Barriers Community Arts and runs several hyperlocal and minority language word-a-day websites.

Claire Sullivan

Claire is the CEO for NEWCIS, a charity that provides information, support and services to family carers across North East Wales. NEWCIS gives a voice to 13,000 carers registered with the service.

Claire's management career started in the retail sector in 1989, after which she worked in an NHS Acute Care Hospital and subsequently managed a GP Practice, where she developed a professional interest in carers and carers' wellbeing.

Claire is a keen advocate for carers rights and has joined our Wales Board because she wants to make a difference and improve the support and recognition available for carers.

Irene Watkins

Irene has over 25 years of experience in senior management in the health and social care sector, having held positions in both Australia and the UK. Irene's additional experience in quality improvement and operational management stems from her work at Macmillan, a national care home group and, more recently, as managing director in a care and social housing organisation.

Irene developed the first carers centre in Cardiff and was part of the initial ADVANCE mentoring scheme developed by Carers Trust which supported Network Partner CEOs to learn skills and expertise from business leaders across the UK.

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We are part of Carers Trust, an ambitious national charity committed to improving support and services for unpaid carers. Carers Trust Wales aims to shape a better future with and for carers in Wales by raising awareness, empowering carers and influencing change.

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Age Connects: Carers Post Discharge Service

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Age Connects: Carers Post Discharge Service

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This service is to help carers feel supported, confident, and prepared when a loved one returns home from hospital. The service is funded by the Gwent region Partnership Board and provides support for up to 6 weeks.

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Carers Post Discharge Service – Age Connects Torfaen

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When someone close to you is discharged from hospital, it can be an overwhelming time—especially if you’re taking on a caring role. Our Carers Post-Discharge Service is here to help you navigate this transition with the support, information, and care you need.

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Age Connects Torfaen: Carers Short Breaks Project

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Age Connects Torfaen: Carers Short Breaks Project

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A project funded by the Welsh Government, facilitated by Carers Trust and delivered in partnership with Age Connects Torfaen and Hospice of the Valleys. This service is available to all Carers living in Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent.

The funding enables us to offer you 4 FREE SESSIONS to be used as and when required.

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This could be your loved one attending extra activity groups, home visits for up to 2 hours, yourself accessing the complementary therapies we have on offer, coming into our Bistro for Dinner Club as well as lots more options.

If you are interested and would like to book some free sessions or find more information on what's available, then please call 01495 533441 or email sarah.windsor@ageconnectstorfaen.org

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This could be your loved one attending extra activity groups, home visits for up to 2 hours, yourself accessing the complementary therapies we have on offer, coming into our Bistro for Dinner Club as well as lots more options.

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Offers respite care options, supporting you and your loved one at home for those living within the Gwent Region. Provides flexible hours with trained staff. Service can be delivered 24 hours, 7 days a week, throughout the year.

The service is funded by Monmouthshire County Council and the Newport Locality team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to deliver free Respite support across these two areas. Alternatively, a chargeable service, delivering respite support in homes across Gwent at a competitive rate is also provided.

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Age Cymru Gwent offers lots of services and support for older people and their carers. Visit the site for more information about Respite Care Service services.

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Bridging The Gap Gwent (BTGG) is NEWCIS’ award-winning short breaks scheme that provides unpaid carers a short period of rest from their caring role.

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What is Bridging the Gap Gwent? Bridging The Gap Gwent (BTGG) is NEWCIS' respite scheme that provides you with a short period of rest from your caring role. Respite care means taking a break from caring, while the person you care for is looked after by someone else or utilising a service that can alleviate the [...]

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A course for unpaid carers which looks at finding ways to take care of yourself; challenging behaviours of the person you care for; recognising triggers and how to help manage those behaviours. A range of other courses are also available.

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Education Programmes for Patients (EPP)

EPP Cymru provides a range of award winning self-management health and well-being courses and workshops for people living with a health condition or for those who care for someone with a health condition.

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Our courses are about helping you to live your life to the fullest with your condition, not about making you an expert in the specific condition you have.

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All of the people who are involved with EPP Cymru, the Staff and the Volunteer Tutors, have personal experience of either living with a health condition or caring for someone with a health condition.

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Many of those who attend an EPP Cymru course go on to train as Volunteer Tutors to help deliver the programme locally.

Terms & Conditions: Each six-week course is accompanied by an introductory session that gives an overview of Zoom & its functions, and also introduces the participants to the Tutors & the course they will be attending. You will need to be 17yrs+ to attend our courses.

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Upcoming EPP Courses and latest News

Interested?

Our EPP Team have a number of videos as part of our Relaxation Session.

Here is an example of one, A Walk in The Country

There are more over on our YouTube channel such as A Walk on the Beach, Relax and Visualize and more!

The EPP Team

Helen Griffiths

EPP Tutor & Support Officer

Gwent Wide

Amanda Scarfe

EPP Coordinator

Gwent Wide

Sue Arnold

EPP Co-ordinator

Blaenau Gwent

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Education Programmes for Patients (EPP) EPP Cymru provides a range of award winning self-management health and well-being courses and workshops for people living with a health condition or for those who care for someone with a health condition.

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Cartrefi Cymru is a not-for-profit organisation that supports people in Wales to lead fulfilled lives, at home and in the community.  We can provide whatever care and support people need, but our aim is always to help people live life to the full.

We support people with disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour, older people, and provide breaks and support for carers.

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Welcome

Cartrefi Cymru Co-op is a not for profit organisation. We mainly support people with learning disabilities in Wales. We are an innovative organisation that encourages the people we support, its employees and members of the community to be in control of one of Wales' largest support providers. We celebrate everyone's contribution. We build community. We co-operate.

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Learning disability support provider in Wales. Cartrefi Cymru.

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Cartrefi Cymru support people with disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour, older people and provide breaks and support for carers.

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Credu works to support family members and friends across Powys who are looking after someone who is unwell or disabled.

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Home | Carers Cymru | Support for Unpaid Carers | Wales

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Carers Cymru is Credu, WCD Young Carers & Gofalwyr Ceredigion Carers. We support unpaid Carers across Wales: in Powys, Ceredigion, Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire.

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Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales and we're here when we're needed the most. Our mission is to improve the lives of older people by delivering trusted advice, support and services. We use our knowledge, insight and experience to influence policies and decisions affecting older people.

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Every year, it's estimated that more than £200m worth of Pension Credit and other state benefits goes unclaimed by older people in Wales. Are you claiming everything you're entitled to?

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Age Cymru | We are the national charity for older people in Wales

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Age Cymru is the largest charity working with and for older people in Wales. Our vision is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life.

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Age Cymru Gwent is an independent charity working in Gwent to offer support and services to older people. Find out more about us.

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We are an independent charity that offers services and support to help older people age well and live independently in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend.

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Care & Repair Cymru is a Welsh charity helping older people to live independently through repairs, adaptations and home maintenance.

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Care & Repair Cymru is a Welsh charity, working to ensure that older people can live independently in safe, warm, and accessible homes.

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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.
Our helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working directly with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.

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Supporting older people to live fulfilled and independent lives

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Independent Age supports older people facing financial hardship by offering award-winning information, advice and support.

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Acas' advice is for every worker and employer across England, Scotland and Wales. We advise on employment law and good practice.

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Free advice on employment law, HR processes and good practice for workers and employers.

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Trading as Gyrfa Cymru Careers Wales, we provide the all age, independent and impartial careers information, advice and guidance service for Wales.

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Find out about support to help you into work if you are disabled or have a health condition.

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A national charity and network of local charities offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.

Citizens Advice has offices and outreaches across Wales offering drop-in sessions. Your local Citizens Advice can be found through this link or through our Services Guides.

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Get advice on your employment rights and ways to solve problems at work.

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Ffrind i Mi (Friend of mine) is a new initiative where Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and our partners are working together to try and make sure that anyone under the Health Board who feels lonely or isolated are supported to reconnect with their communities. This includes making sure that people know what support services are available to them and who to contact.

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Ffrind i Mi/Friend of Mine is a befriending service set up by Aneurin Bevan Health Board to help combat loneliness. Working with our partners and existing befriending services, we are aiming to recruit as many volunteers as possible to support those who are lonely and/or isolated.

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By Calling Independent Age’s free and impartial Helpline, you can get information and advice from one of our friendly advisers, order our free guides.

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Supporting older people to live fulfilled and independent lives

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Independent Age supports older people facing financial hardship by offering award-winning information, advice and support.

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Marie Curie Companion at Home Service – Terminally ill only

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Marie Curie Companion at Home Service – Terminally ill only

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A service provided by the charity Marie Curie offering companionship and practical support to terminally ill people, their families, and carers.

If something needs to be done around the house, pick up something from the shops, or talk about how you’re feeling, companions can provide support. Companions can be available for up to three hours a week, and also provide support over the phone.

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Find out how your patients could benefit from our Companion at home service (formerly called Helper service), which offers companionship and practical support to terminally ill people, their families and carers.

What do Companion volunteers do?

If you need to do something around the house, pick up something from the shops, or talk about how you're feeling, companions will be right there alongside you.

Companions can be available for up to three hours a week, and can also provide support over the telephone. Read more about the benefits of our Companion at home service and how it works.

How to refer your patient to the Companion at home service

People can self-refer to the service, but we also welcome referrals from healthcare professionals. Contact the Companion service in your area to find out more or make a referral.

Please note: Companion volunteers are not able to assist with personal and clinical care, formal counselling, or regular domestic tasks.

If you have a patient with those sorts of needs, you might find it helpful to contact your Marie Curie Regional Nursing Office - staff there may be able to advise on other available services.

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Marie Curie Companion volunteers offer companionship and practical support to terminally ill people, their families and carers.

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For a full up to date list of services within your area please search on the Dewis Cymru website.  You can find information about support groups as well as services in your area.

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A Health and Well-being Wales Partner

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You can BROWSE Dewis Cymru by selecting what matters to you on the following pages. Start here by selecting 'Children and young people' or 'Adults'.

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Find more well-being information at www.dewis.wales

We will take reasonable steps to ensure the information within the website is as accurate as possible. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of this information. The contributors themselves maintain their own information and they welcome feedback about the accuracy of the information they provide. Those accessing it are advised to take reasonable steps to consider its content before acting upon it. This could include seeking professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the information within our website.

Please note that the results found when searching in English or Welsh on the English and Welsh sides of the website ( www.dewis.wales or www.dewis.cymru) will sometimes differ. Providers can (subject to rules around language standards that apply to some provision) choose to enter their information in English only, in Welsh only, or bilingually. Whilst we try to use the technology within the site to limit the impact of their choice, both terminology and the structure of the languages mean that differences in the results produced is sometimes inevitable.

We assume no responsibility for the content of websites linked on our site. Such links are provided for your information only and should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of those linked websites. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources. We reserve the right to reject or remove links to any website if we find the site content inappropriate.

For more information please refer to the full terms and conditions.

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Find local and national organisations and services that can help you...

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A Health and Well-being Wales Partner Find local and national organisations and services that can help you... Find help, services and information near you. Use the options below to refine your search. Focussed or broad Focussed or broad search Services provided mainly or wholly for... What matters to you?

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Kidney Care UK offers a free Counselling Service, available to all patients and their families and carers.

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Provides support and information to help people who live and work in Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly, and Blaenau Gwent look after their mental wellbeing.

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Even though 1 in 4 people have mental health problems, most of us don’t get the help we need. This has to change. We’re Mind. We’re here to fight for mental health. For support, for respect, for you.

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We’re Mind, the mental health charity | Mind

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We're Mind, the mental health charity. We're here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

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Mind Cymru is Mind in Wales. We make sure everyone in Wales has access to the mental health information, support and services they need. We are here to make sure no-one in Wales faces a mental health problem alone.

Below are links to Mind websites for dedicated regions within South Wales to find out what support and services are offered near you.

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind - Your Local Mental Health Charity

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For better mental health in Cwm Taf Morgannwg. Supporting 4000 people a year through Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Bridgend.

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It's fantastic that you've taken the first step in looking for support to better your mental health and wellbeing. Thank you for reaching out to us. We have experienced staff who are welcoming and friendly, here to help you in Monmouthshire.

You can contact us by phone on 01873 858 275, email us at info@mindmonmouthshire.org.uk or use our contact form below.

Outside opening hours, please leave us a message with your contact details and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Mind Monmouthshire | Your Local Mental Health Charity

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We're Mind Monmouthshire. An independent local mental health charity helping the Monmouthshire community.

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Join the fight for mental health!

Making the first step is often the most difficult, and yet for many clients, making contact with a counsellor, in confidence, marks a threshold. A moment where we begin to build towards a positive future.

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Join the fight for mental health! Making the first step is often the most difficult, and yet for many clients, making contact with a counsellor, in confidence, marks a threshold. A moment where we begin to build towards a positive future.

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Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
1. Connect with other people

Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can:

help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth

give you an opportunity to share positive experiences

provide emotional support and allow you to support others

There are lots of things you could try to help build stronger and closer relationships:

2. Be physically active

Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

raising your self-esteem

helping you to set goals or challenges and achieve them

causing chemical changes in your brain which can help to positively change your mood

Read about exercise guidelines and workouts to help improve your fitness and wellbeing

3. Learn new skills

Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem

helping you to build a sense of purpose

helping you to connect with others

Even if you feel like you do not have enough time, or you may not need to learn new things, there are lots of different ways to bring learning into your life.

Some of the things you could try include:

4. Give to others

Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:

creating positive feelings and a sense of reward

giving you a feeling of purpose and self-worth

helping you connect with other people

It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.

Some examples of the things you could try include:

saying thank you to someone for something they have done for you

asking friends, family or colleagues how they are and really listening to their answer

spending time with friends or relatives who need support or company

offering to help someone you know with DIY or a work project

volunteering in your community, such as helping at a school, hospital or care home

5. Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)

Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.

Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

Read more about mindfulness, including steps you can take to be more mindful in your everyday life.

Further information

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Read about 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing.

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Popham Kidney Support, Renal Support Wales provides counselling services from a trained therapist who will listen to you and help you find ways to deal with emotional issues.

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Support and advice for everyone affected by severe mental illness

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We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone severely affected by mental illness has a good quality of life.

Get advice and information

About mental illness

1 in 4 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. People can, and often do, recover with the right treatment and support. Our advice and information pages can help you learn more about conditions, symptoms and diagnoses, so you or a loved one can get the help you need.

Living with mental illness

Living with a mental illness should not be a barrier to a good quality of life. Our advice and information pages contain all you need to know about getting the proper treatment and support for you or a loved one and what you can do if you feel the help you are getting is not right.

Rights and restrictions

If you experience mental illness or care for someone who does, it is essential to know your rights. Our information pages has advice on mental health laws, rights and restrictions, social care, welfare, and resources about the police, courts & prison service.

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No matter how bad things are, we can help.

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1 in 4 people will be affected by a mental health problem in their lifetime - we are here to support them when they do.

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‘Safe Space’ is a group we are currently running online.  The aim of this group is to help participants understand more about anxiety.  We also provide a safe space to learn and practice a variety of exercises/techniques to help us cope with anxious thinking. This booklet contains some of the information we share in the group, and it also includes some relaxation techniques and breathing exercises.

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Discover how the Self-Care Wheel, the #1 Rated Self-Care Tool in World, will help you create authentic life you love! Don't wait another minute to download yours below and start! The life you want begins now!

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Self-Care Wheel: World's #1 Self Care Tool!

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Discover how the Self-Care Wheel, the #1 Rated Self-Care Tool in World, will help you create authentic life you love! Don't wait another minute to download yours below and start! The life you want begins now!

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A men’s shed is a place for men to think, invent and make things, and be a part of a unique group with a sense of belonging. The activities that take place in the sheds – such as wood work, music lessons, cookery lessons, gardening, model making, and art – depend on the interests and skills of the group.

There is currently a Men's Shed located in Bridgend.

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As we get older, our social circles diminish, and we find ourselves with fewer and fewer people to turn to. Imagine realising one day that all your friends and family have gone from your life. Loneliness can be cruel, and it affects millions of people over 75 who live in social isolation.

Re-engage is making life less lonely for thousands of older people every year. Older people tell us that our volunteer-led activities make them happier and more able to trust others.

Re-engage provides activity groups, call companions and monthly tea parties.

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Re-engage: charity for reducing loneliness in later life

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Our mission is to use the power of volunteering to enable older people to make new friends and break out of the cycle of social isolation and loneliness

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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ENHANCE is a four week course designed to educate and support people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on every step of their kidney journey.

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The Royal Voluntary Service offers a range of different services across Wales including community companions, one to one support, home library services, and calls with care.

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Royal Voluntary Service is a national charity built on local volunteering, giving support to people who need it in NHS hospitals and communities.

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board: Carers Support Services

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board: Carers Support Services

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Acute and primary care settings can support carers with information and advice relating to services they provide and those provided by voluntary organisations in the community.

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, defines a carer as someone who provides unpaid care to an adult or disabled child. The cared for person may be a family member or a friend, who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support. A carer could be a husband caring for his wife, a parent caring for their child who has care and support needs or a child caring for their parent.

What we do

Our Mission Statement is that carers of all ages in Cwm Taf Morgannwg will be recognised and valued as being fundamental in their support of families and communities. They will not have to care alone and will be able to access information, advice and support to help meet their needs, empowering them to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, balancing their care and their life outside caring.

Who is it for?

We recognise that there is no typical carer, whether they be young carers, sibling carers, young adult carers, parent carers of children with a disability, working age or older Carers, looking after family partners or friends in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability. The care they provide can be physical, emotional or social. Carers are individuals who may not see themselves as carers, but consider themselves above all as a parent, wife, husband, partner, son, daughter, friend or neighbour.

How can we support you?

There are a number of ways that acute and primary care settings can support you with information and advice relating to services they provide and those provided by voluntary organisations in the community.

Primary care - on informing your GP you are a carer your practice will be able to store this information in your records. They will then be able to signpost you to support services that are available in your community and other relevant services.

Acute care (hospital setting) - CTM have a Carer's coordinator that will be able to provide advice/support when someone you care for is in hospital. They work across the different hospital sites and can be contacted via the telephone number/email below:-

David Watkins - Carers Co-ordinator
Telephone Number: 07557930676
Email: CTM_carers@wales.nhs.uk

Contact us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board 01443 744825

Rhondda Cynon Taf Carers Support Project 01443 281463

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council 01685 724500

Bridgend County Borough Council 01656 643643

Useful Links

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The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, defines a carer as someone who provides unpaid care to an adult or disabled child. The cared for person may be a family member or a friend, who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.

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Financial, Befriending, Carers, and Mental Heath Support Across Wales.

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Financial, Befriending, Carers, and Mental Health Support in Blaenau Gwent.

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Financial, Befriending, Carers, and Mental Health Support in Bridgend.

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Financial, Befriending, Carers, and Mental Health Support in Caerphilly.

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Financial, Befriending, Carers, and Mental Health Support in Cardiff and The Vale.

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Financial, Befriending, Carers, and Mental Health Support in Merthyr.

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Financial, Befriending, Carers, and Mental Health Support in Monmouthshire.

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Financial, Befriending, Carers, and Mental Health Support in Newport.