“From 1st April 2023 the Carmarthenshire Carers Information and Outreach Service will transfer over to a new provider Adferiad Recovery and will be called Carmarthenshire Carers Information Services”

Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales (CTCWW) will continue to support carers of all ages by offering a range of other services to them and the individuals they care for. These include:

• Crossroads Care / Resilience Project – Replacement Care and Regulated Care – providing carers with a break from their caring role.
• Young Carers Support Service – one-to-one support, workshops, training, group peer support, clubs, and activities for carers age 5 – 25 years.
• CATCHUP Welfare Benefits Advice Service – benefit advice, checks, form filling and Appeal Tribunal Representation.
• Hospital Discharge Support Service – help with communication with medical staff when the person you care for is in hospital and support to help carers understand their rights and to be involved in discharge planning.
• Money Matters Service – help to maximise income, improve budgeting skills, access to workshops, grants, discounts, and concessions.
• Independent Professional Advocacy as part of the 3CIPA Service – advising carers of their rights, support during assessments and/or care planning reviews, complaints, and safeguarding concerns.
• Children & Young People’s Clubs – supported and fun play opportunities for children & young people with complex needs, learning disabilities and autism.

A warm welcome awaits you at Cathen Dementia Social Group we are a support service for people living with dementia and their carers.

 The group meets weekly and shares stories, has a cuppa, plays games, goes on trips and we laugh a lot, give information and occasional speakers on specific subjects.

The group meets every Thursday in Llangathen Hall, Llangathen SA32 8QH at 2pm 

Carer support and family members welcome.

The page covers information on:

• Benefits and government support
• Help with energy bills
• Help to manager money
• Support and resources (e.g. grants)

Click on the picture below for further details.

The Carers UK Looking after someone guide is divided into the following sections: getting help and support, your finances and your work.

The guide includes:

• This edition includes A Carer’s Guide: an illustrated introduction to the challenges of caring, from making difficult decisions to looking after your health and wellbeing.
• Benefits: an overview of which benefits you or the person you care for may be entitled to and information about how to get a benefits check.
• Other financial help: including help with council tax, fuel costs, pensions and health costs.
• Practical help: including community care assessment, carer’s assessment and direct payments.
• Technology: information about health and care technology that could make life easier for you and the person you care for.
• Your workplace: your rights at work, from flexible working and parental leave to protection from discrimination.
• Other help: how to find other help nationally and in your local community.

The national Young Carer I.D. Card, funded by Welsh Government, is now available in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.  This enables a coordinated regional approach in supporting young carers, making it easier for them to access the help they need, when it is needed.

For young carers in Carmarthenshire please visit: 

Newyddion gwych!  Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi darparu Grant Gofalwyr ar gyfer Gofalwyr di-dâl o bob oed yng Sir Gaerfyrddin, Ceredigion, a Sir Benfro. Mae grantiau ar gael ar gyfer talebau bwyd gwerth £100, nwyddau gwynion / eitemau hanfodol (hyd at £300), cymorth iechyd a lles ac atgyweiriadau hanfodol i’r cartref.

Great news! The Welsh Government have made available Carers Grant for unpaid Carers of all ages in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire. There are grants available for £100 food vouchers, white goods / essential items (up to the value of £300), health and wellbeing support and essential household repairs.