Unpaid Carers Bulletin - Bwletin Gofalwyr Di-dal

Vale Unpaid Carers Hub

Please feel free to pop by and chat with us about what matters to you.

We will be providing information and advice relating to unpaid carers in May 2025:

• Thursday 22nd - Turning Penarth Blue, The Paget Rooms, Penarth, CF64 3EG 11am - 3pm
• Thursday 22nd - Vale 50+ Forum Strategy event, CF61, Station Road, Llantwit Major, CF61 1ST 2pm – 4pm
• Thursday 29th - Llandough Hospital, Penlan Road, Llandough CF64 2XX – 1.30pm – 4:30pm

For more information about the Vale Unpaid Carers Hub, please contact us: valecarershub@tuvida.org  or ring 02921 921 024

Adferiad – Unpaid Carer Group

A monthly carers’ group enables opportunities for carers living in the Vale, to connect and gain mutual support. 

The carers’ group is available to any unpaid carer providing support to someone with a mental health illness. You do not need a referral to attend. Light refreshments are provided, and all are welcome. 

The next Meeting will be held on Wednesday 21 May 2025 between 11am to 1pm, at Bridge Between Community Centre, Heol Y Llongau, Barry CF63 4AT.

In May, wellbeing workers from the Vale Unpaid Carers Hub (Tuvida), will be our speakers. 

The Vale Unpaid Carers Hub is a one stop shop for unpaid carers supporting someone living in the Vale of Glamorgan and aims to improve the quality of life for unpaid carers.  They provide information, advice and support to help unpaid carers in their role, to make the most of life alongside caring and to maintain their independence.

For more information call: 07597 579 005

Parents Federation – Social Gathering

Come and connect with other carers in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Come enjoy a FREE delicious meal, connect with other unpaid carers, and take a well-deserved break.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Book your space below:

The lunch will take place on Wed May 21 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Oystercatcher in Penarth, UK. 

Ratings for care homes and domiciliary support services launches in Wales

From 1 April 2025, care providers will be required by law to display their CIW ratings, marking a significant step forward in improving transparency and helping people make informed choices about care services.

Quality care, clear choices

The new ratings system aims to empower people when making decisions about care for themselves or their family and friends. Ratings will be awarded across four key themes:

1. Well-being - how the service supports people's physical and mental health, rights, independence, and relationships.
2. Care and support - the quality and appropriateness of care provided to meet individual needs.
3. Leadership and management - how well the service is run, including staff support and quality assurance.
4. Environment - the suitability, safety and maintenance of physical spaces (for accommodation-based services only).

Services will receive one of four ratings for each theme:

• Excellent
• Good
• Requires improvement
• Requires significant improvement

The benefit of ratings

The introduction of ratings offers several key benefits:

• transparent information - clear, accessible information about the quality of care provided
• support for decision-making - helping people compare services when making important care choices
• promoting high standards - encouraging continuous improvement across the sector
• peace of mind - greater confidence when selecting care services for loved ones

Benefits for care providers

The ratings system also offers important benefits for care providers:

• recognition of excellence - a chance to showcase high-quality care and dedicated service
• identifying strengths - clear feedback on what works well in services
• targeted improvement - focused guidance on areas for development
• staff motivation - recognition of teams delivering excellent care
• enhanced reputation - the opportunity to demonstrate quality to potential service users

Chief Inspector of CIW Gillian Baranski commented:

"Our new ratings system puts people at the heart of care quality assessment. By focusing on the outcomes that matter most to people using services, we aim to drive improvements that enhance people's lives and well-being while recognising the excellent care already being delivered across Wales."

PROVIDED BY PARTNERS IN ENGLISH ONLY

In response to the pressures being caused by the cost-of living increase, Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale is pleased to be working in partnership with LEAP (Local Energy Advice Partnership).

If you or someone you know is struggling to heat their home, the Age Connects LEAP project offers a FREE service that can:

• Save you much needed money on your energy bills
• Provide FREE equipment & improvements to make your home energy efficient (including LED bulbs, draft excluders, radiator reflectors)
• Help access funding for insulation & efficient heating & boilers
• Help access a benefit check, if needed
• Give you energy saving tips and advice

Call us on 0800 060 7567 to find out more.

You may be eligible for the LEAP service if any of the below apply:

• 31K or less annual income
• Receive tax credits
• Receive housing benefit
• Receive an income or disability related benefit
• Have a long-term illness or disability

If you are eligible, we will book you an appointment with our friendly qualified advisor. 

Get in touch today on 0800 060 7567 to arrange a visit from our friendly Energy Advisor, Darran, who will be happy to help you make the most of this available support.

Hyb Gofalwyr Di-dâl y Fro

Mae croeso i chi alw heibio a sgwrsio gyda ni am yr hyn sy'n bwysig i chi.

Byddwn yn darparu gwybodaeth a chyngor sy'n ymwneud â gofalwyr di-dâl ym Mai 2025:

• Dydd Iau 22ain - Turning Penarth Blue, The Paget Rooms, Penarth, CF64 3EG 11am-3pm
• Dydd Iau 22ain - Digwyddiad Strategaeth Fforwm 50+ y Fro, CF61, Station Road, Llanilltud Fawr, CF61 1AF 2pm - 4pm
• Dydd Iau 29ain - Ysbyty Llandochau, Penlan Road, Llandochau CF64 2XX 1.30pm-4:30pm

I gael rhagor wybodaeth am Hyb Gofalwyr Di-dâl y Fro, cysylltwch â ni: valecarershub@tuvida.org Ffoniwch:  02921 921 024

Adferiad – Grŵp Gofalwyr Di-dâl

Grŵp gofalwyr sy’n cwrdd yn fisol i greu cyfleoedd i ofalwyr sy'n byw yn y Fro ymgysylltu a chefnogi ei gilydd.

Mae’r grŵp gofalwyr ar gael i bob gofalwr di-dâl sy'n rhoi cymorth i rywun sydd â salwch iechyd meddwl.  Nid oes angen atgyfeiriad arnoch i fynychu. Croeso i bawb, a bydd lluniaeth ysgafn ar gael.

Cynhelir y Cyfarfod nesaf:

Ddydd Mercher 21 Mai 2025 rhwng 11am ac 1pm

yn y Bridge Between Community Centre, Heol y Llongau, Y Barri CF63 4AT.

Ym mis Mai, gweithwyr lles o Hyb Gofalwyr Di-dâl y Fro (Tuvida) fydd ein siaradwyr. 

Mae Hyb Gofalwyr Di-dâl y Fro yn siop un stop i ofalwyr di-dâl sy'n cefnogi rhywun sy’n byw ym Mro Morgannwg, a'i nod yw gwella ansawdd bywyd gofalwyr di-dâl.  Maent yn darparu gwybodaeth a chymorth i helpu gofalwyr di-dâl yn eu rôl, i wneud y mwyaf o’u bywydau law yn llaw â gofalu a chynnal eu hannibyniaeth. 

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth ffoniwch: 07597 579 005

Ffederasiwn Rhieni – Cyfarfod Cymdeithasol

Dewch i gysylltu â gofalwyr eraill mewn amgylchedd croeso ac yn gefnogol.

Dewch i fwynhau pryd blasus AM DDIM, ymgysylltu â gofalwyr di-dâl eraill, a chael egwyl haeddiannol.

Rydym yn edrych ymlaen at eich gweld chi yno!

Archebwch eich lle isod:

Bydd y cinio yn digwydd ar ddydd Mercher Mai 21 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Oystercatcher in Penarth, UK.

Lansio graddau ar gyfer cartrefi gofal a gwasanaethau cymorth cartref yng Nghymru

O 1 Ebrill 2025, bydd yn ofynnol yn ôl y gyfraith i ddarparwyr gofal arddangos y graddau a ddyfarnwyd iddynt gan AGC, sy'n gam sylweddol ymlaen wrth wella tryloywder a helpu pobl i wneud dewisiadau gwybodus am wasanaethau gofal.

Gofal o ansawdd, dewisiadau clir

Nod y system graddau newydd yw grymuso pobl pan fyddant yn gwneud penderfyniadau ynghylch gofal iddyn nhw neu i aelodau o'u teulu a'u ffrindiau. Bydd graddau yn cael eu dyfarnu ar draws pedair thema allweddol:

• Llesiant - Sut mae'r gwasanaeth yn cefnogi iechyd corfforol a meddyliol y bobl, eu hawliau, eu hannibyniaeth, a'u cydberthnasau.
• Gofal a chymorth - Ansawdd a phriodolrwydd y gofal a ddarperir i ddiwallu anghenion unigol.
• Arweinyddiaeth a rheolaeth - Pa mor dda y mae'r gwasanaeth yn cael ei redeg, gan gynnwys cymorth i staff a phrosesau sicrhau ansawdd.
• Yr Amgylchedd - Addasrwydd a diogelwch ardaloedd ffisegol a'r trefniadau cynnal a chadw (ar gyfer gwasanaethau llety yn unig).

Bydd un o bedair gradd yn cael ei dyfarnu i wasanaethau ar gyfer pob thema:

• Rhagorol
• Da
• Rhaid gwella
• Rhaid gwella'n sylweddol

Manteision graddau

Mae'r broses o gyflwyno graddau yn cynnig sawl mantais allweddol:

• Gwybodaeth dryloyw - Gwybodaeth glir a hygyrch am ansawdd y gofal a ddarperir
• Cymorth i wneud penderfyniadau - Helpu pobl i gymharu gwasanaethau wrth wneud dewisiadau gofal pwysig
• Hyrwyddo safonau uchel - Annog gwelliant parhaus ym mhob rhan o'r sector
• Tawelwch meddwl - Mwy o hyder wrth ddewis gwasanaethau gofal i anwyliaid

Y manteision i ddarparwyr gofal

Mae'r system graddau hefyd yn cynnig manteision pwysig i ddarparwyr gofal:

• Cydnabod rhagoriaeth - Cyfle i arddangos gofal o ansawdd uchel a gwasanaeth ymroddedig
• Nodi cryfderau - Adborth clir ar yr hyn sy'n gweithio'n dda o fewn gwasanaethau
• Gwelliant wedi'i dargedu - Arweiniad penodol ar feysydd i'w datblygu
• Cymell staff - Cydnabod timau sy'n darparu gofal rhagorol
• Enw gwell - Y cyfle i arddangos ansawdd i ddarpar ddefnyddwyr y gwasanaeth

Nododd Prif Arolygydd AGC, Gillian Baranski: 

"Mae ein system graddau newydd yn rhoi pobl wrth wraidd y broses o asesu ansawdd gofal. Drwy ganolbwyntio ar y canlyniadau sydd bwysicaf i'r bobl sy'n defnyddio gwasanaethau, ein nod yw ysgogi gwelliannau sy'n gwella bywydau a llesiant pobl, gan ar yr un pryd gydnabod y gofal rhagorol sydd eisoes yn cael ei ddarparu ledled Cymru."