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Age Connects Torfaen Information and Advice Service - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Our free independent and confidential information and advice service is open to all Torfaen residents who are 50+ and their carers. Working in line with the Older Persons Strategy for Torfaen, we provide a high quality responsive service which enables Older People to live as independently as...

Age Cymru & Carers Trust Older Carers Project - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Age Cymru and Carers Trust Wales are working in partnership to develop person-centred service models to identify, and better meet the needs of older carers and carers of people living with dementia, funded by the Welsh Government Sustainable Social Services Third Sector Grant. The project will...

Citizens Advice - EU settlement Scheme - remote assistance - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Citizens Advice offer remote assistance for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme If you are, or a family member of, an EU, EEA or Swiss national and plan to remain in the UK post-Brexit, your application must be submitted by 30 June 2021. We can offer telephone assistance and support...

Citizens Advice Cymru - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Citizens Advice provides free, confidential and independent advice to help people overcome their problems. We are a voice for our clients and consumers on the issues that matter to them. We value diversity, champion equality and challenge discrimination. We're here for everyone. In addition to ...

Citizens Advice Torfaen - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Every year at Citizens Advice Torfaen we help 4,500 people from our local communities at our offices in Pontypool, Cwmbran and at our outreach sessions in Blaenavon and Trevethin. We specialise in Welfare Benefits, Debt and Consumer advice but we can advise on all areas of welfare rights. We...

Communities For Work - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Employment support- Free training courses to suit job goals 1-2-1 regular support in community venues. Tailored support to suit individual needs Strengthening of CV to match job goals. Coaching on adapting CV and covering letter to suit vacancy needs Support in overcoming employment barriers...

Community Money Advice (CMA) - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Do you need help with debt or money problems? Asking for help can be difficult but all our CMA advisers do understand this. They will be able to discuss with you the different options you may have and help you choose what you would like to do. Whatever your problem, however big or small it...

Disability Advice Project - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

We provide independent specialist advice and offer: Help with completing forms We give you accurate and appropriate advice Assess your full entitlement to services and benefits Attend appeals with you Help build the evidence you need Put you in touch with other relevant support agencies We look...

Disability Service Centre - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Get advice or information about a claim you’ve already made for Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment.

Eastgate Chambers - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Legal Aid funded; Asylum/Humanitarian Protection Claims Preparing Grounds of Appeal and Representing Clients at appeal hearings before Immigration Judges of the Immigration and Asylum First and Upper Tier Tribunals Application for Indefinite Leave to Remain/Active Review after 5 years of Refugee ...

Employers For Childcare - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

We provide free, impartial and confidential benefits advice. We give advice on entitlement to Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Tax-Free Childcare and all other Social Security benefits.

entitledto - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We provide a benefits calculator to check what benefits you are entitled to. We help people determine what they can claim from national and local government via our self-serve calculators. Our calculators are authoritative and accurate and we are entirely independent of government. We provide a ...

GamCare - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith GamCare operates the National Gambling Helpline, providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. Advisers are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year on Freephone or via web chat on the website below. We offer a range of free treatment across England,...

Gwent Access to Advocacy (GATA) - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith GATA is a free, independent and confidential service that assists you to know your rights and to have more voice, choice and control when decisions are made that affect you. Is the advocacy helpline for me? Yes if: - you are 18+, live in Greater Gwent (Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire,...

Haven of Light - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith To raise awareness within the community about the realities of exploitation, modern slavery and human trafficking. This includes providing information about the risks to vulnerable men, women and children, the facts about this serious crime and how to find help for those people who are...

Melin Homes Advice - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We are a dedicated specialist 'accredited' Team, providing accredited advice related to Welfare Benefits, Debt Advice, Money, Employment, Energy Advice, Employment and Training Advice and digital access.

National Debtline - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

National Debtline provides free, confidential and impartial advice and resources to help people deal with their debts. The service is available over the phone, through their website and via webchat. It helps people understand their options and take control of their debts. Run by the national...

NYAS Volunteer Peer Mentors - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Volunteer Peer Mentors are volunteers aged 18-29 who mentor young people who are or have been in care.

Parkinson's Advisers - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Provide one-to-one information and support to people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. This includes helping people understand the impact of their condition and their rights, benefits advice and accessing local support and services.

Power Up - Energy Saving Trust and Western Power Distribution - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Power Up! is an advice hub offering a range of income, tariff and energy efficiency support and advice to those who could be potentially vulnerable in the event of a power cut. Contact Power Up! free on 0808 808 2274 to receive: • Free and impartial advice on getting the best energy deal • A...

PRS Bond Board - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith At the Swansea PRS Bond Board we provide help guidance and advice for Landlords and Clients wanting to access the Private Rented Sector. We can help with a Bond certificate to enable our clients to access suitably priced housing.

Remploy IPES Programme - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Intensive Personalised Employment Support (IPES) is a voluntary programme commissioned by DWP aimed specifically at disabled people with complex barriers to employment which means they are not immediately suitable for larger-scale employment programmes, either DWP or non-DWP, national or local...

Shelter Cymru - Specialist housing advice service - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Shelter Cymru - specialist housing advice service offers advice, advocacy and legal representation for anyone with a housing or debt problem. We are a registered charity who offer free, independent, confidential and impartial advice, and campaign on the issues affecting peoples' lives.

Stonewall Cymru - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith Stonewall Cymru aims to achieve legal equality and social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people in Wales. We run an Information Service which can provide details on rights and issues affecting LGBT people. We work individually and in partnership with agencies, organisations, ...

Tenovus Cancer Care - Benefits Advice Service - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Iaith Gwaith We provide a free service for advice and guidance with welfare benefit matters. We can look at your circumstances, like your financial situation, who you live with and what health needs you have, and advise you in detail about any welfare benefits and grants that you may be entitled to. We can...

The National Careline - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

The National Care Line provides support and information to the elderly, their carers and their families. Our objective is to provide a portal that signposts users to various organisations including, Government departments and support networks that will help create a clearer understanding of the...

The Royal British Legion Admiral Nurse Service - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

The service offers specialist support, information and advice to the carers of people with dementia. Admiral Nurses are registered nurses specialising in dementia. The service aims to help family carers gain the necessary skills to assist with dementia care, promote positive approaches in living ...

Travelling Ahead: Gypsy, Roma and Travellers Advice and Advocacy Service - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Travelling Ahead provides advice, advocacy and support for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and families across Wales: - Advice, support, individual and community advocacy working alongside Gypsy, Roma and Traveller families on issues such as accommodation, sites, planning, equality, rights...

Woody's Lodge - Social welfare advice and information (Opens in a new window)

Woody’s Lodge is a social hub located in the Vale of Glamorgan originating from Penarth Pier Pavilion. It guides veterans, emergency services and their families to the help & support they need to re-engage with their families and communities. Our vision is to create an inviting meeting space for ...