Carers' Rights Day 2024

We’re joining organisations across the UK to mark Carers Rights Day on 21 November 2024.

An unpaid carer is someone who provides or intends to provide unpaid care to an adult or disabled child.

The theme for this year is Recognising your rights, and the Day is about raising awareness of the carers’ rights and entitlements, to help unpaid carers get the support they need and the recognition they deserve. 

Every day, 12,000 people across the UK become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits. This year’s theme is ‘recognising your rights’ – and aim of Carers Wales campaign is to help carers recognise and understand their rights, and to access the support available to them, whenever they need it.  You can read more about the campaign at

https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-rights-day/

Regional Winter Short Breaks Launch

Its Carers Rights Day 2024 on the 21st of November

If you are an unpaid carer or young carer in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan, please join us for the launch of the regional short breaks schemes and find out about the locally funded breaks you can access over the winter. 

Join us from 13:00 - 15:00 (13:00 – 14:00 will be a young carer hour) at Penarth Leisure Centre, Andrew Road, CF64 2NS.

During the two hours’, there will be

• Short talk on the previous short breaks schemes to celebrate the successes of the program to date
• Young carers can talk to the new providers about what Short breaks offers  they have over the winter they might want to access
• Activities with prizes for carers
• Refreshments will be provided (please email if you have an allergy)

 More program details to follow. For more details contact Craig.Jacob@cardiff.gov.uk

Tel: 02920 873 419 or 07966 732 498

Parents Federation

Will be holding a Pedal Power Session, at Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna CF11 9XR, at 11:30am on Thursday 21^st November, followed at 12:30pm by a conversation around Carers’ Rights in the Café.

This event is for any unpaid carer to attend.  If you want to join us for the Pedal Power session, can you email admin@parentsfed.org or ring 029 2056 5917, so we are able to make a booking and allocate the correct bicycle for you.

If you would like to join us for coffee, cake & conversation around Carers’ Rights Day, can use Eventbrite link, below, to make a booking or ring 02920 565917

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1028784119997?aff=oddtdtcreator

Adferiad – Unpaid Carer Group

The next Meeting will be held on 20 November 2024 between 11am to 1pm, at Bridge Between Community Centre, Heol Y Llongau, Barry CF63 4AT

The carers group is available to any unpaid carer providing support to someone with a mental health illness. 

Light refreshments are provided, and all are welcome.

For more information 07760 808 930 or visit

https://adferiad.org/services/vale-family-support/

Carers Wales: Track The Act Launch

Carers Wales invites you to an informative online event that delves into the real-world implications of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014 for those providing essential, unpaid care to loved ones across Wales.

The webinar will happen at 11am on Carers Rights Day, Thursday 21 November 2024, and will be appropriate for unpaid carers, professionals, academics and anyone who has an interest in unpaid care across Wales.

Please reserve a spot at:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/track-the-act-launch-tickets-1027140935187?aff=oddtdtcreator

All tickets are free. Please select your primary reason you are attending when selecting your tickets.

Carers UK - Share and Learn

Join our online sessions for carers where you can do something you enjoy, boost your wellbeing or find useful tips related to caring.  In November, for example, there is an energising fitness session being held online between 3-4pm on Wednesday 20^th

Our Share and Learn events are generally bookable via Zoom. Once you have registered by clicking the "Book here" option of the session you wish to attend, you will be sent a confirmation email with a Zoom "join meeting" link. Please note you may not receive your link straight away. If you have registered during the weekend or during out of office hours, you will receive a confirmation email as soon as possible. You will need to register for each Share and Learn individually.

For more information:

https://www.carersuk.org/wales/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/online-meetups/share-and-learn/  

or ring 02920 811370

A Carers’ Guide to Managing Medicine

Are you caring, unpaid, for a friend or family member who could not cope without your support? If you are regularly handling and giving them medication and feel unsure about doing this, then this booklet is for you. It has been designed with carers to give more guidance about how and when to give medication safely.

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/Documents/Living/Social%20Care/Looking%20after%20Someone/A-Carers-Guide-to-Managing-Medicines-English-October-2024.pdf

or phone us to request a copy: 01446 704 604

How can Dewis Cymru help you? 

Dewis Cymru is an online directory which connects people to groups and services in the local community and across Wales. We also have information and advice to help you improve your Wellbeing.

When we talk about wellbeing, we mean your physical and mental health and your quality of life. It’s about being happy, healthy and comfortable with your life and what you do.

As an unpaid carer, often these needs are put to the bottom of the list.

Caring for someone can be extremely rewarding however it is not easy. It can also be demanding and exhausting.

No one would expect you to fulfil your caring role without any support and it’s important to seek support before any crisis point is reached or there is an emergency.

There are many fantastic services in the Vale that aim to help you keep well, connect with others and live a meaningful life whilst in a caring role and beyond.

As ‘wellbeing’ means different things to different people, this could be a cup of tea at a Carers’ support group to one person or joining a running club to grab some much needed ‘me’ time, to the next.

Dewis Cymru can also connect you with services to make navigating the caring role that bit easier, such as Money and Benefits Advice, Housing Services and Formal care services. Services might be provided by a charity, community group, Local Authority, Health Board or private business

As well as help and support, it could also be that you’re just looking for some new and different activities to do with the person(s) you’re caring for, to keep things interesting.

Whatever you are looking for, please visit www.Dewis.Wales today and see what’s on your doorstep!

If you work for an organisation that offers a service to help people with their well-being, you can also add your details to Dewis Cymru, so people who you want to help, and support can find you more easily.

If you need any help using Dewis or adding your details to the directory, please get in touch with us by email to DewisCymru@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Healthy Living Team

Active at Home

Do you want to be active at home when balancing your caring duties but not sure where to start?

Take a look at the videos produced by the Exercise Referral Team to help develop strength, balance, chair-based fitness, tai-chi etc. https://www.youtube.com/@valeners2733/featured

There are also a range of videos on the NHS Better Health website here:   https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/home-workout-videos/

There are videos suited to any time you have available, ranging from 6 mins to 60 mins. Remember to take things at your own pace and seek medical guidance if you have health conditions etc.

For more information: 07902 401007

Active Children and Young people

As with adults, physical activity is important for children and young people to help with mental well-being, develop fitness, develop skills and develop confidence, support socialisation etc.

Take a look at the resources available through the Vale Healthy Living Team to help be more active:

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/Sports-and-Play/Sport-and-Physical-Activity/Sports-and-Physical-Activity-Development.aspx

For more information: 07730 749485

Library Loan Bags

Does your family want to be more active at home / in your local park/green space/beach/garden ?

We have been working with libraries and food pods within the Vale to place equipment bags in libraries which families can borrow free of charge (as they would a book!) .

Bags are currently in Barry, Rhoose, Dinas Powys, Wenvoe and Penarth libraries - You just need a library card and you can borrow the bag as you would a book! 

There are also bags available to borrow at Llantwit Major, St Athan and St Lukes (Penarth) food pods.

For more information: 07730 749485

Golden Pass:

This project offers Vale residents aged 60+ the opportunity to access eight free sessions of sport and physical activity in their community.

If anyone would like further details of sessions available and information about how their can join in with their cared for, please contact:

Tel: 07902 401007

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/Sports-and-Play/Sport-and-Physical-Activity/Active-Adults.aspx

Carers Go Free at Vale of Glamorgan Leisure Centres: If a paying customer wishes to use the facilities and has a carer with them then the carer can enter for free. 

There is no requirement for ID as the definition of a carer is very broad and we would not wish to challenge this.

For our purpose the definition would be: 'a person who is caring for another that would not be able to use our facilities without them in attendance'

Tel: 07902 401007

Marie Curie Wellbeing and Support Hub (WaSH)

Are you affected by a palliative diagnosis and looking for complimentary therapy or beauty treatments?

WaSH offer free complimentary therapy and beauty services that are available to those who have been affected by a palliative illness. Whether you are the person who has been diagnosed, or family or carer, we may have the support for you.  You don’t have to be accessing Marie Curie services to receive this support, but you may need a referral from your nurse or healthcare professional.

Current complementary therapies we have to offer:

• Reflexology
• Indian head massage
• Hypnotherapy
• Lymphatic drainage
• General Massage

Current beauty treatments we have to offer:

• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Facials
• Hand and foot massage

First Aid Awareness for Unpaid Carers

When and where will the training be taking place?  

The training is available Wednesday 15th January 2025: 10am - 2pm.   

The training will be taking place at 305 Gladstone Road, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF63 1NL. 

What is the First Aid Awareness training and what is involved? 

The First Aid Awareness training is a 4 hour training session run by FAST - First Aid Supplies and Training in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

 This training will give you a basic understanding of what to do in an emergency and how you can help in the situation.

How much does this cost?  Although we are offering this at no cost to you, there is a cost to the Vale of Glamorgan council in the region of £60 per place, so once you have booked your place, please commit to attending on the day, as we will still incur a charge for your non-attendance. 

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/living/social_care/adult_services/Unpaid-Carers/Training-for-Carers.aspx

or ring 01446 704604

Carers Wales Me Time online support sessions for carers

• Monday 25 November, 11am-12pm: Carers Rights
• Tuesday 26 November 2024, 1-2.30pm: First aid training
• Wednesday 27 November, 1.30-2.30pm: Bryn Eryr (Iron Age) with Museum Wales
• Wednesday 27 November, 12-1pm: Balancing work and care? What you need to know
• Monday 2 December, 2-3pm: Book club
• Tuesday 3 December: Crafty catch-up, 1:30 - 2:30pm

https://www.carersuk.org/wales/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/me-time-sessions/

Support from the Vale of Glamorgan Council

People with disabilities – Reduction in Council Tax Bill

If you, or someone who lives with you, need a room, or an extra bathroom or kitchen, or extra space in your property to meet special needs arising from a disability, you may be entitled to a reduced Council Tax bill.

To qualify, you must meet one of the following criteria:

1. A room which is not a bathroom, kitchen or toilet, which is predominantly used by and required by meeting the needs of the disabled person. This would not be a room that is required for everyday living purposes. ie. Bedroom or Living Room.
2. A second bathroom or kitchen required for meeting the needs of the disabled person.
3. A wheelchair used indoors by the disabled person.

The bill may be reduced to that of a property in the band immediately below the band shown on the valuation list. If the property is in the lowest band (A) then a reduction may apply. These reductions ensure that disabled people do not pay more tax on account of space needed because of a disability. 

If required, someone can come out and help to complete the application form, and also take photos as evidence for the claim.

Note a visit is required before the reduction is granted and is subject to satisfactory information being provided. 

More information can be found at:

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/our_council/council_tax/people_with_disabilities.aspx

or ring 01446 729 556 

Council Tax Reduction Scheme

The scheme allows up to 100% Council Tax support to eligible people, and may apply to unpaid carers under the ‘live-in carer’ or ‘severe mental impairment’ (SMI) discounts, depending on their circumstances.

If you would like more information, contact the Benefits Department:  01446 709 244

Money Advice

Council tenants who need support with financial matters can contact the Money Advice Team. 

The Money Advice Team at the Vale of Glamorgan Council may be able to help you with the following:

• Benefits advice and claim forms, including Universal Credit
• Discretionary Housing Payment applications
• Information to sort out your debts, including your rent
• Applying to charities for financial/material help

If you are struggling to make ends meet, please ring to make an appointment with one of our Money Advisors on 01446 709588. Please leave a message if we are out visiting and we will ring you back.  More information about our service can be found at: https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/living/Housing/Money-Advice.aspx

Our Money Advisors are not trained in debt advice. Debt advice can only be given by people who have taken specific qualifications. However, the Money Advice Team is happy to support you in speaking with a specialist debt advice charity such as National Debt Line or Stepchange.

Alternatively, their contact details are below:

National Debt Line – 0808 808 40000 – www.nationaldebtline.org

StepChange – 0800 138 1111 – www.stepchange.org 

Direct Payments

What are Direct Payments?

A Direct Payment is an alternative way of receiving a service from Social Services. Instead of a service being arranged for you, you will receive a cash payment. You can then use this money to arrange your own support, giving you more choice, control and flexibility over how your needs are met.

A Direct Payment can be paid to the following groups of people, following an assessment of need by a case manager:

• People with a physical impairment
• People with a sensory impairment
• People with a learning disability
• Older people
• People with mental ill health
• People with parental responsibility for a disabled child
• Children with a disability aged 16 or 17 years old
• Carers (Including young carers aged 16 or 17 years old)
• A “Suitable Person” on behalf of a person lacking capacity

You can use Direct Payments in many different ways. Most people choose to employ a Personal Assistant (PA). However this is not the only way they can be used. You might decide to contract privately with an agency, or even a mixture of the two. However, Direct Payments cannot be used to purchase long-term residential care or nursing care. You can’t use Direct Payments to pay for Council-funded services (such as certain day centres).

For more information contact:

Direct Payments Development Officer

01446 704203

ssdirectpayments@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/living/social_care/adult_services/Care-and-Support/Care-Service-Costs/Direct-Payments.aspx

Cost of Living Support

The Vale of Glamorgan has brought together lots of help and support if you are struggling to pay your bills due to the rising cost of living.

For more information please visit

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/living/Cost-of-Living/Cost-of-Living-Support.aspx  

The website enables you to find information on grants and benefits available to you such as Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance or Pension Credit; or getting help with household or energy bills.

Further information about cost of living can be found at

https://www.carersuk.org/wales/help-and-advice/financial-support/

https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/list-of-support-for-carers-and-with-cost-of-living-crisis-2024/

Unpaid Carers Financial Wellbeing Service

The TuVida Carers Financial Wellbeing Service provides financial support and education to carers.

The service offers both a Financial Wellbeing Service and Direct Grants Scheme, delivered in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, funded by Welsh Government. 

Direct Grants

Our team can provide unpaid carers with a Direct Grants Scheme who present an immediate need for help and support. 

The process is through an easy online application, with support given from our Financial Wellbeing Officers. All applications will be assessed individually and will be based on the following:

• Impact of the caring role
• Financial impact of the grant
• Benefit to the unpaid carer

If successful, unpaid carers will be sent an e-voucher from the chosen provider.

Financial Wellbeing Service

Our team of Financial Wellbeing Officers are here to help unpaid carers with a variety of problems which may arise due to the nature of their caring role. We can help with any of the following:

• Benefit Checks using Money Helper.
• My Money Matters Financial Service - Our team will help to create a financial support plan, individual to each carer, which will outline benefits, grants and other support options that could be relevant. 
• Application Assistance - Should you need to make any applications following the development of the support plan, our team can assist with forms and documentation. Our team can also direct you to specialist services for further support.

To get financial help from our team, please access the applications and guidance via our website - https://www.tuvida.org/carers-financial-wellbeing-service

Phone: 07860 957621

Diwrnod Hawliau Gofalwyr 2024

Rydym yn ymuno â sefydliadau ledled y DU i nodi Diwrnod Hawliau Gofalwyr ar 21 Tachwedd 2024.

Gofalwr di-dâl yw rhywun sy'n darparu neu'n bwriadu darparu gofal di-dâl i oedolyn neu blentyn anabl.

Thema eleni yw Cydnabod eich hawliau, ac mae’r Diwrnod yn ymwneud â chodi ymwybyddiaeth o hawliau gofalwyr, i helpu gofalwyr di-dâl i gael y cymorth sydd ei angen arnynt a'r gydnabyddiaeth y maent yn ei haeddu. 

Bob dydd, mae 12,000 o bobl ledled y DU yn dod yn ofalwyr di-dâl i bartner, aelod o'r teulu neu ffrind - llawer ohonynt ddim yn gweld eu hunain fel gofalwyr, ddim yn ymwybodol yn aml o’r hyn y mae ganddynt hawl iddo o ran cymorth a budd-daliadau. Y thema eleni yw 'cydnabod eich hawliau' – a nod ymgyrch Gofalwyr Cymru yw helpu gofalwyr i gydnabod a deall eu hawliau, a chael gafael ar y cymorth sydd ar gael iddynt, pryd bynnag y maent ei angen.  Gallwch ddarllen mwy am yr ymgyrch yn

https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-rights-day/

Lansio Gwyliau Byr Rhanbarthol y Gaeaf

Diwrnod Hawliau Gofalwyr 2024 ar 21 Tachwedd

Os ydych chi'n ofalwr di-dâl neu'n ofalwr ifanc yng Nghaerdydd neu Fro Morgannwg, ymunwch â ni ar gyfer lansio'r cynlluniau gwyliau byr rhanbarthol a chael gwybod am y seibiannau a ariennir yn lleol y gallwch fanteisio arnynt dros y gaeaf. 

Ymunwch â ni rhwng 13:00 a 15:00 (bydd 13:00 – 14:00 yn awr gofalwyr ifanc) yng Nghanolfan Hamdden Penarth, Andrew Road, CF64 2NS.

Yn ystod y ddwy awr, bydd

• Sgwrs fer ar y cynlluniau seibiant byr blaenorol i ddathlu llwyddiannau'r rhaglen hyd yma
• Gall gofalwyr ifanc siarad â'r darparwyr newydd ynghylch pa seibiannau byr sydd ganddynt dros y gaeaf y gallent fod eisiau manteisio arnynt
• Gweithgareddau gyda gwobrau i ofalwyr
• Darperir lluniaeth (e-bostiwch os oes gennych alergedd)

Mwy o fanylion y rhaglen i ddilyn. Am fwy o fanylion, cysylltwch â Craig.Jacob@caerdydd.gov.uk

Ffoniwch: 02920 873 419 neu 07966 732 498

Ffederasiwn Rhieni

Byddwn yn cynnal Sesiwn Pedal Power, yng Ngerddi Sophia, Pontcanna CF11 9XR, am 11.30am ddydd Iau 21 Tachwedd, ac yna ceir sgwrs ynghylch Hawliau Gofalwyr am 12.30pm yn y Caffi.

Gall unrhyw ofalwr di-dâl fynd i’r digwyddiad hwn.  Os ydych chi am ymuno â ni ar gyfer y sesiwn Pedal Power, e-bostiwch admin@parentsfed.org neu ffoniwch 029 2056 5917, fel y gallwn archebu a dyrannu'r beic cywir i chi.

Os hoffech chi ymuno â ni am goffi, cacen a chlonc ynghylch Diwrnod Hawliau Gofalwyr, gallwch archebu drwy ddilyn y ddolen Eventbrite isod, neu ffonio 02920 565917

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1028784119997?aff=oddtdtcreator

Adferiad – Grŵp Gofalwyr Di-dâl

Cynhelir y Cyfarfod nesaf ar 20 Tachwedd 2024 rhwng 11am ac 1pm, yng Nghanolfan Gymunedol The Bridge Between, Heol y Llongau, Y Barri CF63 4AT

Mae’r grŵp gofalwyr ar gael i bob gofalwr di-dâl sy'n rhoi cymorth i rywun sydd â salwch iechyd meddwl. 

Croeso i bawb a bydd lluniaeth ysgafn ar gael.

Am ragor o wybodaeth ffoniwch 07760 808 930 neu ewch i

https://adferiad.org/cym/services/cymorth-i-deuluoedd-bro-morgannwg/

Gofalwyr Cymru:  Lansio Dilyn y Ddeddf

Mae Gofalwyr Cymru yn eich gwahodd i ddigwyddiad addysgiadol ar-lein sy'n ymchwilio i oblygiadau'r byd go iawn Deddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) 2014 i'r rhai sy'n darparu gofal hanfodol, di-dâl i anwyliaid ledled Cymru.

Cynhelir y weminar am 11am ar Ddiwrnod Hawliau Gofalwyr, dydd Iau 21 Tachwedd 2024, a bydd yn briodol i ofalwyr di-dâl, gweithwyr proffesiynol, academyddion ac unrhyw un sydd â diddordeb mewn gofal di-dâl ledled Cymru.

Cadwch le yn

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/track-the-act-launch-tickets-1027140935187?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mae’r tocynnau i gyd am ddim.  Dewiswch eich prif reswm pam rydych chi'n mynychu wrth ddewis eich tocynnau.

Carers UK - Rhannu a Dysgu

Ymunwch â'n sesiynau ar-lein i ofalwyr lle gallwch wneud rhywbeth rydych chi'n ei fwynhau, rhoi hwb i'ch lles neu ddod o hyd i awgrymiadau defnyddiol sy'n ymwneud â gofalu.  Ym mis Tachwedd, er enghraifft, cynhelir sesiwn ffitrwydd egnïol ar-lein rhwng 3 a 4pm ddydd Mercher yr 20^fed

Fel arfer, gellir cadw lle ar ein digwyddiadau Rhannu a Dysgu ar Zoom. Unwaith y byddwch wedi cofrestru drwy glicio ar yr opsiwn "Cadwch le yma" o'r sesiwn yr hoffech ei mynychu, anfonir e-bost cadarnhau atoch gyda dolen "ymuno â'r cyfarfod" ar Zoom. Cofiwch efallai na fyddwch yn derbyn eich dolen ar unwaith. Os ydych wedi cofrestru yn ystod y penwythnos neu y tu allan i oriau swyddfa, byddwch yn derbyn e-bost cadarnhau cyn gynted â phosibl. Bydd angen i chi gofrestru ar gyfer pob Rhannu a Dysgu yn unigol.

I gael mwy o wybodaeth 

https://www.carersuk.org/wales/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/online-meetups/care-for-a-cuppa/ 

neu ffoniwch 02920 811370

Canllaw I Ofalwyr ar Reoli Meddyginiaeth

Ydych chi’n gofalu, yn ddi-dâl, am ffrind neu aelod o’r teulu a fyddai’n methu ymdopi heb eich help chi? Ydych chi’n trin meddyginiaeth yr unigolyn ac yn ei rhoi iddo’n rheolaidd? Ydych chi’n teimlo’n ansicr ynglŷn â gwneud hynny? Os felly, mae’r llyfryn yma i chi. Mae gofalwyr wedi helpu i ddylunio’r llyfryn i roi mwy o arweiniad ar sut a phryd i roi meddyginiaeth yn ddiogel.

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/Documents/Living/Social%20Care/Looking%20after%20Someone/A-Carers-Guide-to-Managing-Medicines-Welsh-October-2024.pdf

neu ffoniwch ni i ofyn am gopi: 01446 704 604

Sut gall Dewis Cymru eich helpu chi?  

Mae Dewis Cymru yn gyfeiriadur ar-lein sy'n cysylltu pobl â grwpiau a gwasanaethau yn y gymuned leol ac ar draws Cymru.  Mae gennym hefyd wybodaeth a chyngor i'ch helpu i wella eich lles.

Wrth siarad am les, rydyn ni’n golygu eich iechyd corfforol a meddyliol ac ansawdd eich bywyd. Mae'n ymwneud â bod yn hapus, yn iach ac yn gyfforddus gyda'ch bywyd a'r hyn rydych chi'n ei wneud.

Fel gofalwr di-dâl, yn aml caiff yr anghenion hyn eu rhoi ar waelod y rhestr.

Gall gofalu am rywun fod yn hynod werth chweil, ond nid yw'n hawdd. Gall hefyd fod yn waith blinedig iawn.

Fyddai neb yn disgwyl i chi gyflawni eich rôl ofalu heb unrhyw gymorth ac mae'n bwysig ceisio cymorth cyn cyrraedd unrhyw bwynt o greisis neu argyfwng.

Mae yna lawer o wasanaethau gwych yn y Fro sy'n ceisio eich helpu i gadw'n iach, i gysylltu ag eraill a byw bywyd ystyrlon tra’n gofalu neu beidio.

Mae 'lles' yn golygu gwahanol bethau i wahanol bobl - gall fod yn baned o de mewn grŵp cymorth neu ymuno â chlwb rhedeg i gael amser i chi’ch hun.

Gall Dewis Cymru hefyd eich cysylltu â gwasanaethau i wneud y rôl ofalu ychydig yn haws, fel Cyngor ar Arian a Budd-daliadau, Gwasanaethau Tai a Gwasanaethau Gofal Ffurfiol. Gallai gwasanaethau gael eu darparu gan elusen, grŵp cymunedol, Awdurdod Lleol, Bwrdd Iechyd neu fusnes preifat.

Yn ogystal â chymorth a chefnogaeth, gallech fod yn chwilio am weithgareddau newydd a gwahanol i’w gwneud gyda’r person/pobl rydych chi'n gofalu amdanyn nhw, i gadw pethau'n ddiddorol.

Beth bynnag rydych chi'n chwilio amdano, ewch i www.Dewis.Cymru heddiw i weld beth sydd ar gael ar garreg eich drws!

Os ydych chi'n gweithio i sefydliad sy'n cynnig gwasanaeth i helpu pobl gyda'u lles, gallwch hefyd ychwanegu eich manylion at Dewis Cymru, fel bod y bobl rydych chi am eu helpu a'u cefnogi yn gallu dod o hyd i chi yn haws. 

Os oes angen unrhyw help arnoch wrth ddefnyddio Dewis neu ychwanegu eich manylion at y cyfeiriadur, cysylltwch â ni drwy e-bostio DewisCymru@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Tim Byw’n Iach

Actif Gartref

Hoffech chi fod yn actif gartref wrth gydbwyso eich dyletswyddau gofalu? Ddim yn siŵr ble i ddechrau?

Gwyliwch y fideos a grëwyd gan y Tîm Atgyfeiriadau Ymarfer Corff i helpu i ddatblygu cryfder, cydbwysedd, ffitrwydd ar gadair, tai-chi ac ati. https://www.youtube.com/@valeners2733/featured

Ffoniwch 07902 401007 i gael rhagor 

Mae ’na hefyd amrywiaeth o fideos ar wefan Iechyd Gwell y GIG yma:   https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/home-workout-videos/

Mae ’na fideos sy'n addas ar gyfer unrhyw gyfnodau o amser sydd ar gael i chi, yn amrywio o 6 munud i 60 munud. Cofiwch gymryd pethau ar eich cyflymder eich hun a cheisiwch gyngor meddygol os oes gennych gyflyrau iechyd ac ati.

Ffoniwch 07596 889067 i gael rhagor 

Gweithgareddau i Blant a Phobl Ifanc

Fel gydag oedolion, mae gweithgarwch corfforol yn bwysig i blant a phobl ifanc i helpu gyda lles meddyliol, ffitrwydd, sgiliau a hyder, cefnogi cymdeithasu ac ati.

Cymerwch olwg ar yr adnoddau sydd ar gael drwy Dîm Byw'n Iach y Fro i’ch helpu i fod yn fwy egnïol:

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/cy/enjoying/Sports-and-Play/Sport-and-Physical-Activity/Sports-and-Physical-Activity-Development.aspx

Ffoniwch 07730 749485 i gael rhagor 

Bagiau Benthyg Llyfrgell

Ydy’ch teulu eisiau bod yn fwy actif gartref / yn eich parc lleol/man gwyrdd/traeth/gardd?

Rydym wedi bod yn gweithio gyda llyfrgelloedd a phodiau bwyd yn y Fro i osod bagiau offer mewn llyfrgelloedd y gall teuluoedd eu benthyg am ddim (fel y byddent yn ei wneud gyda llyfr!) 

Ar hyn o bryd mae ’na fagiau yn llyfrgelloedd y Barri, y Rhws, Dinas Powys, Gwenfô a Phenarth - dim ond cerdyn llyfrgell sydd ei angen arnoch a gallwch fenthyg bag fel y byddech chi’n ei wneud gyda llyfr! 

Mae bagiau hefyd ar gael i'w benthyg ym mhodiau bwyd Llanilltud Fawr, Sain Tathan a Sant Luc (Penarth).

Ffoniwch 07730 749485 i gael rhagor 

Tocyn Aur

Mae'r prosiect hwn yn cynnig i drigolion 60+ y Fro wyth sesiwn chwaraeon a gweithgarwch corfforol am ddim yn eu cymuned.

Os hoffai unrhyw un gael rhagor o fanylion am y sesiynau a gwybodaeth am sut y gallan nhw ymuno â'r rhai y maen nhw’n gofal amdanyn nhw, cysylltwch â:

Ffoniwch: 07902 401007

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/cy/enjoying/Sports-and-Play/Sport-and-Physical-Activity/Active-Adults.aspx

Mae gofalwyr yn cael mynd am ddim yng Nghanolfannau Hamdden Bro Morgannwg: Os yw cwsmer sy'n talu yn dymuno defnyddio'r cyfleusterau yng nghwmni gofalwr, gall y gofalwr fynd i mewn am ddim. 

Nid oes angen prawf adnabod gan fod y diffiniad o ofalwr yn eang iawn ac ni fyddem am herio hyn.

At ein diben ni y diffiniad fyddai: 'person sy'n gofalu am rywun arall na fyddai'n gallu defnyddio ein cyfleusterau heb iddynt fod yno'

Ffoniwch: 07902 401007

Canolfan Lles a Chymorth Marie Curie

Ydych chi'n cael eich effeithio gan ddiagnosis lliniarol ac yn chwilio am therapïau neu driniaethau harddwch?

Mae’r Ganolfan yn cynnig therapi a gwasanaethau harddwch sydd ar gael i'r rhai sydd wedi cael eu heffeithio gan salwch lliniarol. Os mai chi sydd wedi cael diagnosis, neu deulu neu ofalwr, efallai y bydd gennym y cymorth cywir i chi.  Nid oes rhaid i chi fod yn defnyddio gwasanaethau Marie Curie i dderbyn y cymorth hwn, ond efallai y bydd angen atgyfeiriad gan eich nyrs neu weithiwr gofal iechyd proffesiynol.

Y therapïau presennol sydd gennym i'w cynnig:

• Adweitheg
• Tyliniad pen yn y dull Indiaidd
• Hypnotherapi
• Draenio lymffatig
• Tyliniad Corff

Y triniaethau harddwch presennol sydd gennym i'w cynnig:

• Triniaeth dwylo
• Triniaeth traed
• Triniaeth i’r wyneb
• Tyliniad dwylo a thraed

Ymwybyddiaeth Cymorth Cyntaf i Ofalwyr Di-dâl

Pryd a ble fydd yr hyfforddiant? 

Mae'r hyfforddiant ar gael Dydd Mercher, 15ain Ionawr 2025: 10yb - 2yp 

Cynhelir yr hyfforddiant yn 305 Gladstone Road, Y Barri, De Morgannwg, CF63 1NL.

Beth yw'r hyfforddiant Ymwybyddiaeth Cymorth Cyntaf a beth mae’n ei gynnwys?  Mae’r hyfforddiant Ymwybyddiaeth Cymorth Cyntaf yn sesiwn 4 awr a gynhelir gan FAST - First Aid Supplies and Training mewn partneriaeth â Chyngor Bro Morgannwg.

 Bydd yr hyfforddiant hwn yn rhoi dealltwriaeth sylfaenol i chi o’r hyn i'w wneud mewn argyfwng a sut y gallwch helpu yn y sefyllfa. 

Beth fydd y gost?  Er ein bod yn cynnig hyn am ddim i chi, mae ’na gost o ryw £60 fesul lle i Gyngor Bro Morgannwg, felly ar ôl i chi archebu eich lle dylech ymrwymo i fynychu ar y dydd oherwydd byddwn yn dal i orfod talu os na fyddwch yn dod.

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/cy/living/social_care/adult_services/Unpaid-Carers/Training-for-Carers.aspx

neu ffoniwch 01446 704604

Sesiynau cymorth ar-lein MeTime Carers Wales i ofalwyr

• Dydd Llun 25 Tachwedd, 11am-12pm: Hawliau Gofalwyr
• Dydd Mawrth 26 Tachwedd 2024, 1-2.30pm: Hyfforddiant cymorth cyntaf
• Dydd Mercher 27 Tachwedd, 1.30-2.30pm: Bryn Eryr (Oes yr Haearn)        gydag  Amgueddfa Cymru 
• Dydd Mercher 27 Tachwedd, 12-1pm: Cydbwyso gwaith a gofal? Beth      sydd angen i chi ei wybod    
• Dydd Llun 2 Rhagfyr, 2-3pm: Clwb llyfrau
• Dydd Mawrth 3 Rhagfyr: Dal i fyny crefftus, 1:30 - 2:30pm

https://www.carersuk.org/wales/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/me-time-sessions/

Cefnogaeth gan Gyngor Bro Morgannwg

Pobl anabl – Gostyngiad yn y Dreth Gyngor

Os bydd arnoch chi neu rywun sy’n byw gyda chi, angen ystafell neu ystafell ymolchi neu gegin ychwanegol, neu le ychwanegol yn eich eiddo i fodloni anghenion arbennig sy’n deillio o anabledd, mae’n bosibl y bydd gennych hawl i ostyngiad yn eich Treth Gyngor.

I fod yn gymwys, rhaid i chi fodloni un o'r meini prawf canlynol:

1. Mae ystafell nad yw’n ystafell ymolchi, cegin neu doiled sy’n cael ei defnyddio’n bennaf gan y person anabl, ac sydd ei hangen i fodloni anghenion y person anabl. Ni fyddai hon yn ystafell sydd ei hangen at ddibenion byw bob dydd. H.y. ystafell wely neu ystafell fyw.
2. Mae angen ail ystafell ymolchi neu gegin i fodloni anghenion y person anabl.
3. Mae’r person anabl yn defnyddio cadair olwyn yn y tŷ.

Gellir gostwng y bil i un eiddo yn y band yn union o dan y band a ddangosir yn y rhestr brisio. Os bydd eiddo yn y band isaf (A) mae’n bosibl y gellid cael gostyngiad. Mae’r gostyngiadau hyn yn sicrhau nad yw pobl anabl yn talu mwy o dreth gan fod angen gofod ychwanegol oherwydd anabledd.  

Os oes angen, gall rhywun ddod allan i helpu i gwblhau’r ffurflen gais, a hefyd tynnu lluniau fel tystiolaeth ar gyfer yr hawliad.

Noder, mae angen ymweliad cyn rhoi'r gostyngiad ac mae'n amodol ar ddarparu gwybodaeth foddhaol.  

Gellir dod o hyd i fwy o wybodaeth yn:

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/cy/our_council/council_tax/people_with_disabilities.aspx

neu drwy ffonio 01446 729 556 

Cynllun Gostyngiadau’r Dreth Gyngor

Mae'r cynllun yn caniatáu hyd at 100% o gymorth Treth Gyngor i bobl gymwys, a gall fod yn gymwys i ofalwyr di-dâl o dan y gostyngiadau 'gofalwr sy’n byw gyda’r cleient' neu 'nam meddyliol difrifol', yn dibynnu ar eu hamgylchiadau. Os hoffech fwy o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â'r Adran Budd-daliadau:   01446 709 244

Cyngor Ariannol

Gall tenantiaid y Cyngor sydd angen cymorth gyda materion ariannol gysylltu â'r Tîm Cyngor Ariannol. 

Efallai y bydd y Tîm Cyngor Ariannol yng Nghyngor Bro Morgannwg yn gallu eich helpu chi gyda’r canlynol:

• Cyngor Budd-daliadau a ffurflenni hawlio, gan gynnwys Credyd Cynhwysol
• Ceisiadau am y Taliad Tai yn ôl Disgresiwn
• Gwybodaeth i roi trefn ar eich dyledion, gan gynnwys eich rhent 
• Gwneud cais i elusennau am gymorth ariannol/materol

Os ydych chi’n ei chael yn anodd cael deupen llinyn ynghyd, ffoniwch i drefnu apwyntiad gydag un o'n Hymgynghorwyr Ariannol ar 01446 709588. Gadewch neges os na chewch ateb a byddwn yn eich ffonio yn ôl.  Mae mwy o wybodaeth am ein gwasanaeth ar gael yn: https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/cy/living/Housing/Money-Advice.aspx

Nid yw ein cynghorwyr ariannol wedi'u hyfforddi i roi cyngor ar ddyledion.  Dim ond pobl sydd wedi ennill cymwysterau penodol sy’n gymwys i roi cyngor ar ddyledion. Fodd bynnag, mae'r Tîm Cyngor Ariannol yn hapus i'ch helpu i siarad ag elusen arbenigol sy'n cynghori ar ddyledion fel Llinell Ddyled Genedlaethol neu Stepchange.

Neu mae eu manylion cyswllt isod:

Y Llinell Ddyled Genedlaethol –  www.nationaldebtline.com  – 0808 808 4000

StepChange – 0800 138 1111 – www.stepchange.org 

Taliadau Uniongyrchol

Beth yw Taliadau Uniongyrchol?

Ffordd arall o gael gwasanaeth cymdeithasol yw Taliad Uniongyrchol. Yn lle trefnu gwasanaeth ar eich cyfer, byddwn yn rhoi swm o arian i chi. Cewch wedyn ei ddefnyddio i drefnu eich cymorth eich hun, a bydd gennych fwy o ddewis a rheolaeth wrth i chi fynd ati i gwrdd â’ch anghenion, a bydd eich trefniadau’n fwy hyblyg o ganlyniad.

Y grwpiau sy’n gymwys i dderbyn taliadau uniongyrchol ar ôl i reolwr achos asesu eu hanghenion yw:

• Pobl ac arnynt nam corfforol;
• Pobl ac arnynt nam ar y synhwyrau;
• Pobl ag anabledd dysgu;
• Pobl hŷn;
• Pobl sy’n dioddef o salwch meddwl;
• Pobl a chanddynt gyfrifoldeb rhiant dros blentyn anabl;
• Plant anabl 16 neu 17 oed
• Gofalwyr (gan gynnwys gofalwyr ifainc 16 neu 17 oed)
• Pobl sy’n cael eu hystyried yn addas i weithredu ar ran rhywun nad yw’n atebol i weithredu drosto’i hun

Mae sawl ffordd o ddefnyddio taliadau uniongyrchol. Bydd y rhan fwyaf o bobl yn dewis cyflogi Cynorthwy-ydd Personol, a chewch wneud hynny drwy gyflogi rhywun eich hun, drwy drefnu i asiantaeth breifat wneud y gwaith ar gontract neu drwy gyfuno’r trefniadau hyn. Serch hynny, ni chewch ddefnyddio taliadau uniongyrchol i brynu gofal preswyl tymor hir na gofal nyrsio. Ni chewch, y chwaith, eu defnyddio i dalu am wasanaethau – e.e. ambell i ganolfan ddydd - sy’n cael eu hariannu gan y cyngor.

Am fwy o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â’r:

Swyddog Datblygu Taliadau Uniongyrchol

01446 704203

ssdirectpayments@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/cy/living/social_care/adult_services/Care-and-Support/Care-Service-Costs/Direct-Payments.aspx

Cymorth Costau Byw

Mae Bro Morgannwg wedi dod â llawer o help a chymorth ynghyd os ydych yn cael trafferth talu eich biliau oherwydd costau byw cynyddol.

Am fwy o wybodaeth, ewch i https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/cy/living/Cost-of-Living/Cost-of-Living-Support.aspx 

Mae'r wefan yn eich galluogi i ddod o hyd i wybodaeth am y grantiau a’r budd-daliadau sydd ar gael i chi megis Gostyngiad y Dreth Gyngor, Lwfans Gofalwr neu Gredyd Pensiwn; neu gael help gyda biliau cartref neu ynni.

Mae rhagor o wybodaeth am gostau byw ar gael yn

https://www.carersuk.org/cy/wales/cymorth-a-chyngor/cael-cymorth-ariannol/

https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/list-of-support-for-carers-and-with-cost-of-living-crisis-2024/

Gwasanaeth Lles Ariannol Gofalwyr Di-dâl 

Mae Gwasanaeth Lles Ariannol Gofalwyr TuVida yn darparu cymorth ariannol ac addysg i ofalwyr.

Mae'r gwasanaeth yn cynnig Gwasanaeth Lles Ariannol a Chynllun Grantiau Uniongyrchol, a ddarperir yng Nghaerdydd a Bro Morgannwg, wedi'i ariannu gan Lywodraeth Cymru.  

Grantiau Uniongyrchol

Gall ein tîm ddarparu Cynllun Grantiau Uniongyrchol i ofalwyr di-dâl sy'n cyflwyno angen uniongyrchol am gymorth ar unwaith. 

Mae hyn yn digwydd trwy gais ar-lein, gyda chymorth yn cael ei roi gan ein Swyddogion Lles Ariannol. Bydd pob cais yn cael ei asesu'n unigol a bydd yn seiliedig ar y canlynol:

• Effaith y rôl ofalu
• Effaith ariannol y grant
• Budd i'r gofalwr di-dâl

Anfonir e-daleb i ofalwyr di-dâl sy’n llwyddiannus gan y darparwr a ddewiswyd.

Gwasanaeth Lles Ariannol

Mae ein tîm o Swyddogion Lles Ariannol yma i helpu gofalwyr di-dâl gydag amrywiaeth o broblemau a allai godi oherwydd natur eu rôl ofalu.  Gallwn ni helpu gyda'r canlynol:

• Gwiriadau Budd-daliadau Gan ddefnyddio Helpwr Ariannol.
• Gwasanaeth Ariannol Mae Fy Arian i o Bwys - Bydd ein tîm yn helpu i greu cynllun cymorth ariannol, yn unigol i bob gofalwr, a fydd yn amlinellu buddion, grantiau ac opsiynau cymorth eraill a allai fod yn berthnasol.  
• Cymorth Cais - Os bydd angen i chi wneud unrhyw geisiadau yn dilyn datblygu'r cynllun cymorth, gall ein tîm gynorthwyo gyda ffurflenni a dogfennau.  Gall ein tîm hefyd eich cyfeirio at wasanaethau arbenigol i gael cymorth pellach.

I gael cymorth ariannol gan ein tîm, ewch i’r adran gwneud cais a'r canllawiau drwy ein gwefan - https://www.tuvida.org/carers-financial-wellbeing-service

Ffoniwch: 07860 957621