14/09/2020

Nifty, Thrifty Torfaen...

Torfaen Cynnil, Clyfar...

Mae 2020 wedi dod â nifer o heriau i deuluoedd yn Nhorfaen.

Mae’r heriau yma wedi cynnwys ansicrwydd gyda swyddi, colli swyddi, dysgu plant gartref, dyledion, dibyniaeth ar gamblo, ôl-ddyledion rhent a morgeisi … mae’r rhestr yn ddiddiwedd!

Os oes unrhyw un o’r rhain yn peri pryder i chi, eich teulu neu rywun yr ydych yn eu hadnabod, bydd y rhifyn yma o ‘Torfaen Cynnil, Clyfar’ o fudd i chi.

Benefits, grants and money advice

Need to make a payment to Torfaen?

The quickest and simplest way of making a payment is via our automated payment line on 0300 4560516 or you can make a payment online.

You also can pay your council tax, business rates and council invoices by direct debit. If you’re requesting to pay us by Direct Debit for the first time, you need to register a few details to help us respond to your request.

The majority of things that can usually be done at our offices can also be done online. Online forms are available in the Report It / Request It / Apply For It area of the website.

For general enquiries you can speak to an officer by calling 01495 762200.

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)

All current Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) entitlements ending at the end of March or beginning of April were automatically extended until October 4. Due to current circumstances we will be extending most applications until April 2021. If we need to review your circumstances we will contact you directly. There is no need to apply now.

If circumstances change in the next award period between October and April we will review the amount we are paying and if you are aware that you require additional assistance please let us know.

Have not applied already? Click here to apply for Discretionary Housing Payment 

Discretionary Assistance Fund for emergency cash payment

please call 0800 859 5924 or apply online at https://gov.wales/discretionary-assistance-fund-daf

Council Tax and rent 

If you are having difficulty paying your Council Tax please contact us. We can look at your potential entitlement to Council Tax Reduction (or Free School Meals if you have children).

if you are on a low income or social security benefits such as Universal Credit, we may be able to spread your instalments over twelve months to reduce your monthly payment or defer your initial instalments to make it easier for you to pay at a later date.

If you need to make a new claim for help with your rent please claim Universal Credit. If you receive Housing Benefit or Universal Credit and have rent arrears or an ongoing shortfall in your rent, the Council administers discretionary housing payments to help you manage your housing costs.

Pension Credit 

Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit that tops up your basic state pension if you have a low income.

There are two parts to Pension Credit:

• Guarantee Credit tops up weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level set by the government.
• Savings Credit is an extra payment available if you saved some money towards your retirement, for example, with a pension. It’s only paid if you were getting savings credit until 6 April 2016 and if you’re a couple and one of you reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016.

Click here for more Pension Credit information

Carers Allowance

Carers Allowance matters, it is a vital lifeline for people looking after a loved one, you could receive £67.25 a week and receive National Insurance Credits.

Click here for more information about carers allowance

Are gambling problems affecting you, or those close to you?

GamCare is the leading national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling for more information go to www.gamcare.org.uk or ring them on 0800 802 0133. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Free School Meal Direct Payment Scheme

The main Free School Payment scheme ended on August 31st.

From September 3rd to September 11th the payment will still be made if it is agreed that your child is not required to attend school and they are entitled to Free School Meals. This payment will be made after September 11 once attendance details are provided by the schools. Apply for Free School Meals 

School Clothing Grant

Funding is available to pupils who are eligible for free school meals entering the following school years:

• Reception class of maintained primary schools in September
• Year 3 of maintained primary schools in September
• Year 7 of maintained secondary schools in September
• Year 10 of maintained secondary schools in September
• pupils in special schools, special needs resource bases and pupil referral units who are aged 4 or aged 11 in September 2020

Funding is also available to all looked after children of compulsory school age.

Funding of up to £125 is available for each eligible learner (up to £200 for those in Year 7)

Apply for the Pupil Development Grants here

Check benefit entitlements

The Turn2us website helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help either online, by phone, or face to face through partner organisations. 

Turn2us also provides a wide range of information on grant giving charities including those who can provide financial support to people who may have worked in various professions and who are now facing financial hardship

Entitledto - Check what benefit entitlement you are entitled to. The entitledto benefits calculator will check which means-tested benefits you may be entitled to e.g. tax credits ...

How to access Citizens Advice services

Are you in financial difficulty and in need of some sound advice and support to get you back on track? If so, Torfaen Citizens Advice Bureau is here to help.

All advice services are currently being done over the telephone, so If you need some advice please call 0300 330 2117 to speak to an adviser. You also have the option to self-help by visiting their website - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales/

You can also get advice from their National Help Lines:

Help to Claim Universal Credit - 0800 024 1220 Consumer Advice Help Line - 0808 223 1133 Pensionwise - 0800 138 3944 Adviceline Wales - 0344 447 2020

More Debt Advice

Other providers offering free debt advice include Christians Against Poverty capuk.org or  Step Change   www.stepchange.org  call on 0800 138 111 

Help2Claim

Help2Claim is a project run by the Citizens Advice Bureau assisting residents in Torfaen and Monmouthshire to make their Universal Credit claims online. CAB will check that Universal Credit is the best option, carrying out better off calculations before the claim appointment.

Qualifying residents will be supported with email account setup, making the online claim and will recieve support with any issues with the Universal Credit claim up until the first payment date. To book an appointment please call 01633 876121.

Help 2 Claim also has a dedicated telephone service on 0800 0241 220 or via the live web chat service on the Citizens Advice website.

Child Trust Funds

The First Child Trust Fund accounts matures this month as the first babies to be issued with a voucher turn 18 from 1st September 2020. To find yours go to https://www.gov.uk/child-trust-funds/find-a-child-trust-fund

Supporting Carers Workshop

Torfaen Voluntary Alliance are soon hosting a free on-line workshop to enable unpaid carers across Torfaen to recognise, improve & increase access to information & support.

Click here to book your place 

Employment and training support

Unemployed or looking to change career?

If you're unemployed, thinking about changing your career or are looking to update your qualifications, Torfaen Skills and Employability team and Communities for Work+ are able to help!

They can offer a FREE tailored package of support to help you look for and secure work and/or volunteering opportunities across many employment sectors. 

As well as being able to offer employment opportunities, they also offer a range of online training and accredited courses that you can complete in the comfort of your own home.

Get in touch today by contacting:

• Torfaen Employability team on 01633 647743 | email: employability@torfaen.gov.uk
• Communities for Work teams on 01633 648312 for Cwmbran or 01495 742131 for Pontypool | Facebook page: @c4wplustorfaen 

Furloughed and facing redundancy- know you rights...

Visit the Furlough and Redundancy pages on the Gov website to check eligibility, redundancy pay, holiday pay and much more. Other webistes offering advice include:

• ACAS - www.acas.org.uk
• Advice link Cymru 03444772020 
• Citizens Advice 03003302117

You will also be able to find some easy to digest and up to date information posted regularly on Martin Lewis Money Expert website. The site also covers a range of other consumer related topics.

Working Wales

You can find a range of information on the Working Wales website that will help you improve your knowledge levels across a broad range of areas, while supporting your mental well-being and help you to prepare for the future.

Careers Wales Support Finder

Looking for help to find work? Want to gain more skills?

Search for programmes that can help you improve your skills and work opportunities by using the Careers Wales Support Finder tool.

You don't need to log in to search and your answers will not be stored.

Are you worried about the impact of isolation on your finances?

Is this stopping you from being tested for coronavirus or from complying with Public Health guidance?

We understand that choosing public health over income is difficult. If you do not isolate you risk infecting others. We need to stop the spread of coronavirus in our communities.

There is a range of financial support and expert advice available if you are: 

• Worried about job security if you have to stay home for 7 or 14 days?
• Worried about managing with no income during the isolation period?
• Worried about paying your bills while receiving Statutory Sick Pay?

For benefit entitlements and help with new claims, plus advice and assistance with debts and rent arrears contact Torfaen Citizens Advice on 0300 330 2117 or visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/torfaen

Disability Advice Project (DAP) 01633 485865, email info@dapwales.org.uk or visit www.dapwales.org.uk

In financial hardship?

For assistance with food parcels and access to a range of grants for financial support, including essential items and help with priority bills, contact:

Building Resilient Communities Team

Helen.Jenkins@torfaen.gov.uk | 07834555055 or Samantha.Scott@torfaen.gov.uk | 07908215963

Have you not been able to pay debt?

Have you received an enforcement letter or had contact from Enforcement Agents (Bailiffs)?

From the 23^rd of August Bailiffs can start making visits to your home. The Citizens Advice state that a letter should be received from the Bailiffs before they visit to check if you are vulnerable because of coronavirus - they should also follow government guidance on social distancing and shouldn’t take property from your home. 

For further information please go to www.citizensadvice.org.uk or call the local Citizens Advice helpline to discuss your personal circumstances and to get the right help and support.

Tax relief working from home 

If you are working from home you may be able to claim tax relief for some of the bills you have to pay because you have to work at home on a regular basis. You cannot claim tax relief if you choose to work from home.

You can only claim for things to do with your work, for example, business telephone calls or the extra cost of gas and electricity for your work area.You cannot claim for things that you use for both private and business use, for example, rent or broadband access.

From 6 April 2020 your employer can pay you up to £6 a week (£26 a month) to cover your additional costs if you have to work from home. For previous tax years the rate is £4 a week (£18 a month). You will not need to keep any records.

Click here for more information about tax relief employeers working at home 

Housing advice, support and grants

My Bron Afon app

Users can check their rent balance 24/7 from their mobile phone and set up a payment plan. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play, or visit the Bron Afon website for more information.

Melin Homes Money Advice Team Melin Homes Money Advice Team are here to provide you with support at this uncertain time, if you are worried about Paying your rent Loss of income Self Employed earnings Paying your bills Paying for food Heating your home Please contact them on 01495 745910 and ask for money advice or email Claire Pearce-Crawford, Advice Manager: moneyadvice@melinhomes.co.uk

Torfaen Gateway - housing support

All support services provided by our housing teams are still being offered over the phone or web. Floating support is available to individuals living in Torfaen with a housing related support need.

More news, support and tips

Coronavirus Phishing Scams

There have been reports of fake Coronavirus emails and text messages being received.

These messages claim to be from official sources for example, the HMRC or World Health Organisation.

They claim to offer safety advice, tax refunds or similar, but include malicious web links or attachments. Whether a message is received by a phone call, text or email, to help avoid these scams:

• Do not give out your personal or financial information
• Do not click on attachments or web links
• Do not use any contact information in the message itself
• Verify via your own trusted method

Be vigilant and please report any suspicious calls you receive by emailing trading.standards@torfaen.gov.uk or call 01495 762200

Welsh Water, HelpU scheme

If you have a low income, you may be entitled to a reduction on your water rates. You can apply online here: https://contact.dwrcymru.com/en/helpu

Bron Afon tenants will need to use the following reference number: 3489812601

You can call Welsh Water on 0800 052 0145

Pre-payment meters

If you have been affected by Covid-19 and as a result you are now facing financial hardship or struggling to top up meters, you are advised to contact your energy supplier in the first instance to discuss your personal circumstances. 

You can also contact the discretionary assistance fund wales on 0800 859 5924 which may be able to assist with a small grant.

You can also apply for this online at: https://gov.wales/discretionary-assistance-fund-daf/how-apply

Some energy suppliers offer the Warm Home Discount, which is worth £140, to see if you are eligible for this support- contact your energy supplier for details or go online for details.

Age Connects Torfaen

Age Connects information and advice Line (including welfare benefit assistance - benefit assessment and assistance to complete application forms) is now available 10am until 4pm, Monday to Friday by calling 01495 769264 or email: widdershins@ageconnectstorfaen.org

Alternatively you can visit the website - www.ageconnectstorfaen.org, or follow them on Facebook for the latest updates.

Age Connects Torfaen are also supporting in the community with:

• Well-being telephone calls
• Intergenerational letters and drawings campaign
• Community errands such as access to hearing aid batteries and hearing aid repairs & servicing
• TCBC food recycling bags

Angen Gwneud Taliad i Dorfaen?

Y ffordd gyflymaf a hawsaf o wneud taliad yw trwy ein llinell talu awtomataidd ar 0300 4560516 neu, gallwch wneud taliad ar-lein .

Gallwch hefyd dalu eich treth cyngor, trethi busnes ac anfonebau gan y cyngor trwy ddebyd uniongyrchol. Os ydych chi’n gofyn i gael talu trwy ddebyd uniongyrchol  am y tro cyntaf, mae angen i chi gofrestru rhai manylion er mwyn ein helpu i ymateb i’ch cais.

Gallwch wneud y rhan fwyaf o’r hyn sy’n gallu cael ei wneud yn ein swyddfeydd ar-lein.  Mae ffurflenni ar lein ar gael yn ardal Rhoi gwybod, gofyn neu wneud cais y wefan.

Ar gyfer ymholiadau cyffredinol gallwch siarad â swyddog trwy ffonio 01495 762200.

Taliadau Disgresiwn at Gostau Tai

Cafodd pob hawl i Daliadau Disgresiwn at Gostau Tai a oedd yn dod i ben ddiwedd Mawrth neu ddechrau Ebrill eu hymestyn tan Hydref 4. Oherwydd yr amgylchiadau presennol, byddwn yn ymestyn y rhan fwyaf o geisiadau tan Ebrill 2021. Os bydd angen i ni ystyried eich amgylchiadau eto, byddwn yn cysylltu â chi’n uniongyrchol.  Does dim angen gwneud cais nawr.

Os bydd amgylchiadau’n newid yn ystod y cyfnod nesaf rhwng Hydref ac Ebrill, byddwn yn adolygu’r swm yr ydym yn ei dalu ac os ydych yn gwybod bod angen cymorth ychwanegol arnoch chi, rhowch wybod.

Heb wneud cais eto? Cliciwch yma i wneud cais am Daliad Disgresiwn at Gostau Tai

Cronfa Cymorth Dewisol ar gyfer taliad arian parod brys

Ffoniwch 0800 859 5924 neu, gwnewch gais ar-lein yn https://llyw.cymru/cronfa-cymorth-dewisol-daf

Treth y Cyngor a rhent

Os ydych chi’n cael trafferth talu Treth y Cyngor, cysylltwch â ni.  Gallwn edrych a oes gennych hawl i Ostyngiad Treth y Cyngor (neu Brydiau Ysgol am Ddim os oes gennych blant).

Os ydych chi ar incwm isel neu fudd-daliadau fel Credyd Cynhwysol, efallai gallwn gynnig eich bod yn talu dros ddeuddeg mis er mwyn lleihau eich taliad misol neu ohirio’ch taliadau cychwynnol er mwyn ei wneud yn haws i chi dalu yn nes ymlaen.

Os oes angen i chi wneud cais newydd am gymorth gyda’ch rhent, yna hawliwch Gredyd Cynhwysol.  Os ydych chi’n derbyn Budd-dal Tai neu Gredyd Cynhwysol a bod gennych ôl-ddyled rhent neu ddiffyg yn eich taliadau rhent, mae’r Cyngor yn gallu gwneud taliadau disgresiwn at gostau tai i’ch helpu i reoli costau tai.

Credyd Pensiwn 

Budd-dal ar sail prawf modd sy’n rhoi taliad ar ben eich pensiwn gwladol sylfaenol os oes gennych chi incwm isel yw Credyd Pensiwn.

Mae yna ddwy ran i Gredyd Pensiwn:

• Credyd Gwarant sy’n cynyddu incwm wythnosol at leiafswm a bennir gan y llywodraeth.
• Credit Cynilion sy’n daliad ychwanegol sydd ar gael os ydych chi wedi cynilo arian tuag at eich ymddeoliad, er enghraifft, gyda phensiwn.  Telir hyn dim ond os oedech chi’n derbyn credit cynilion tan 6 Ebrill 2016 ac os ydych chi’n gwpwl a bod un ohonoch chi wedi cyrraedd oed Pensiwn Gwladol cyn 6 Ebrill 2016.

Cliciwch yma am ragor o wybodaeth am Gredyd Pensiwn

Lwfans Gofalwr

Mae Lwfans Gofalwr yn bwysig, Mae’n hanfodol i bobl sy’n edrych ar ôl anwyliaid. Gallech gael £67.25 yr wythnos a derbyn Credydau Yswiriant Gwladol.

Cliciwch yma am ragor o wybodaeth am lwfans gofalwr

Ydy problemau gamblo yn effeithio arnoch chi, neu’r rheiny sy’n agos atoch chi?

GamCare yw prif ddarparwr cenedlaethol gwybodaeth, cyngor a chefnogaeth am ddim i unrhyw un sy’n cael eu heffeithio gan broblem gamblo. Am ragor o wybodaeth, ewch i www.gamcare.org.uk neu ffoniwch nhw ar 0800 802 0133. Mae llinellau ar agor 24 awr y dydd, 7 diwrnod yr wythnos

Cynllun Taliadau Uniongyrchol Prydiau Ysgol am Ddim

Daeth y prif gynllun Taliadau Prydiau Ysgol am Ddim i ben ar Awst 31ain.

O Fedi 3ydd tan Fedi 11eg bydd y taliad yn dal i gael ei wneud os cytunir nad oes angen i’ch plentyn fynychu’r ysgol a’u bod yn gymwys ar gyfer Prydiau Ysgol am Ddim. Caiff y taliad yma ei wneud ar ôl Medi 11 unwaith y bydd manylion presenoldeb wedi eu rhoi gan ysgolion. Gwnewch gais am brydiau ysgol am ddim

Grant Gwisg Ysgol

Mae arian ar gael i ddisgyblion sy’n gymwys ar gyfer prydiau ysgol am ddim sy’n mynd i mewn i’r blynyddoedd ysgol canlynol:

• Dosbarth Derbyn mewn ysgolion cynradd a gynhelir ym Medi
• Blwyddyn 3 mewn ysgolion cynradd a gynhelir ym Medi
• Blwyddyn 7 mewn ysgolion uwchradd a gynhelir ym Medi
• Blwyddyn 10 mewn ysgolion uwchradd a gynhelir ym Medi
• Disgyblion mewn ysgolion arbennig, safleoedd adnoddau anghenion arbennig ac unedau atgyfeirio disgyblion sy’n 4 oed neu 11 oed ym Medi 2020

Mae arian ar gael hefyd i blant mewn gofal sydd wedi cyrraedd oedran ysgol gorfodol.

Mae hyd at £125 ar gael i bob dysgwr cymwys (hyd at £200 i’r rheiny ym mlwyddyn 7)

Gwnewch gais am Grant Datblygu Disgyblion yma

Gwiriwch eich hawl i fudd-daliadau

Mae gwefan Turn2us yn helpu pobl sydd ag angen ariannol i gael budd-daliadau, grantiau elusennol a chymorth ariannol arall naill ai ar-lein, dros y ffôn neu wyneb yn wyneb trwy sefydliadau partner. . 

Mae Turn2us hefyd yn cynnig amrywiaeth eang o wybodaeth am elusennau sy’n rhoi grantiau gan gynnwys y rheiny sy’n gallu rhoi cymorth ariannol i bobl sydd efallai wedi gweithio mewn proffesiynau gwahanol ac sydd nawr yn wynebu cyni ariannol

Entitledto – Gwiriwch pa hawl sydd gennych i fudd-dal. Bydd cyfrifiannell budd-daliadau entitledto yn gwirio pa fudd-daliadau ar sail prawf modd y gallai fod gennych hawl iddynt e.e. credydau treth ...

Sut i ddefnyddio gwasanaethau Cyngor ar Bopeth

Oes gyda chi’n drafferthion ariannol ac angen am gyngor a chefnogaeth i’ch helpu i ddod yn ôl atoch eich hun?  Os felly, mae Cyngor ar Bopeth Torfaen yma i helpu.

Mae eu sesiynau i gyd dros y ffôn ar hyn o bryd, felly os oes angen cyngor arnoch chi, ffoniwch 0300 330 2117 i siarad â chynghorydd. Mae gennych ddewis hefyd i gael cyngor trwy fynd at eu gwefan - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/cymraeg/

Gallwch gael cyngor hefyd o’u Llinellau Cymorth Cenedlaethol::

Help i Hawlio Credyd Cynhwysol - 0800 024 1220 Llinell Gymorth Cyngor i Ddefnyddwyr - 0808 223 1133 Pensionwise - 0800 138 3944 Adviceline Cymru - 0344 447 2020

Rhagor o Gyngor am Ddyled

Mae eraill sy’n cynnig cyngor am ddim am ddyled yn cynnwys Christians Against Poverty capuk.org   neu  Step Change   www.stepchange.org  ffoniwch 0800 138 111 

Help2Claim

Cynllun yw Help2Claim sy’n cael ei redeg gan Gyngor ar Bopeth ac sy’n cynorthwyo trigolion yn Nhorfaen a Sir Fynwy i wneud cais ar-lein am Gredyd Cynhwysol.  Bydd CAB yn gwirio ai Credyd Cynhwysol yw’r dewis gorau, gan gyfrifo sefyllfa ariannol pobl cyn yr apwyntiad cais.

Bydd trigolion sy’n gymwys yn cael cefnogaeth i sefydlu cyfrif e-bost, gwneud cais ar-lein a chefnogaeth gydag unrhyw broblemau gyda’u cais am Gredyd Cynhwysol tan ddyddiad eu taliad cyntaf. I drefnu apwyntiad, ffoniwch 01633 876121.

Mae gan Help 2 Claim wasanaeth dros y ffôn hefyd ar 0800 0241 220 neu drwy’r gwasanaeth sgwrs fyw ar y we ar wefan Cyngor ar Bopeth.

Cronfeydd Ymddiriedolaeth i Blant

Mae’r cyfrifon Cronfeydd Ymddiriedolaeth i Blant cyntaf yn aeddfedu fis yma gan fod y plant cyntaf i gael taleb yn codi’n 18 oed o 1af Medi 2020 ymlaen.  I gael hyd i’ch un chi, ewch i https://www.gov.uk/child-trust-funds/find-a-child-trust-fund

Gweithdy Cefnogi Gofalwyr

Mae Cynghrair Gwirfoddol Torfaen yn cynnal gweithdy ar-lein am ddim cyn bo hir i alluogi gofalwyr di-dâl ledled Torfaen i gydnabod, gwella a chynyddu mynediad at wybodaeth a chefnogaeth.

Cliciwch yma i gadw lle 

Cefnogaeth Gwaith a Hyfforddiant

Di-waith neu am newid gyrfa?

Os ydych chi’n ddi-waith, yn meddwl am newid gyrfa neu am wella’ch cymwysterau, gall Tîm Cyflogadwyedd Torfaen a Chymunedau i Waith a Mwy helpu!

Gallan nhw gynnig pecyn cefnogaeth AM DDIM i’ch helpu i chwilio am a chael gwaith a/neu gyfleoedd i wirfoddoli ar draws nifer o sectorau cyflogaeth.

Yn ogystal â chyfleoedd am waith, maen nhw hefyd yn cynnig amrywiaeth o hyfforddiant ar-lein a chyrsiau achrededig y gallwch eu cwblhau gartref.

Cysylltwch heddiw:

• Tîm Cyflogadwyedd Torfaen ar 01633 647743 | e-bost: employability@torfaen.gov.uk
• Timau Cymunedau i Waith ar 01633 648312 i Gwmbrân neu 01495 742131 i Bont-y-pŵl | Tudalen Facebook: @c4wplustorfaen 

Ar gyfnod o seibiant neu’n wynebu diweithdra – byddwch yn ymwybodol o’ch hawliau...

Ewch at y tudalennau ar Seibiant a Diweithdra ar wefan y llywodraeth i wirio a ydych yn gymwys, beth yw’r tâl diswyddo, tâl gwyliau a llawer mwy.  Mae gwefannau eraill sy’n cynnig cyngor yn cynnwys:

• ACAS - www.acas.org.uk
• Advice link Cymru 03444772020 
• Cyngor ar Bopeth 03003302117

Gallwch gael y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf sy’n hawdd ei deall ar wefan Martin Lewis Money Expert. Mae’r safle hefyd yn cynnwys amrywiaeth o bynciau i ddefnyddwyr.

Cymru’n Gweithio

Gallwch gael hyd i amrywiaeth o wybodaeth ar Wefan Cymru’n Gweithio a fydd yn eich helpu i wella lefelau gwybodaeth mewn meysydd amrywiol, a chefnogi’ch lles meddyliol ar yr un pryd a’ch helpu i baratoi am y dyfodol.

Canfod Cymorth Gyrfaoedd Cymru

Chwilio am help i gael hyd i waith? Am gael rhagor o sgiliau?

Chwiliwch am raglenni a all eich helpu i wella’ch sgiliau a chyfleoedd gwaith trwy ddefnyddio teclyn Canfod Cymorth Gyrfaoedd Cymru.

Does dim angen i chi fewngofnodi i chwilio ac ni fydd eich atebion yn cael eu storio.

Ydych chi’n poeni am effaith ynysu ar eich arian?

Ydy hyn yn eich rhwystro rhag cael prawf am goronafeirws neu gydymffurfio â chanllawiau Iechyd Cyhoeddus?

Rydym yn deall fod dewis iechyd cyhoeddus cyn incwm yn anodd.  Os na fyddwch yn ynysu mae perygl i chi heintio eraill.  Mae angen i ni atal lledaeniad coronafeirws yn ein cymunedau.

Mae yna amrywiaeth o gefnogaeth ariannol a chyngor arbenigol ar gael os ydych chi’n: 

• Poeni am ddiogelwch swydd os oes rhaid i chi aros gartref am 7 neu 14 diwrnod?
• Poeni am ymdopi heb incwm yn ystod y cyfnod ynysu?
• Poeni am dalu biliau tra’n derbyn Tal Salwch Statudol?

Am hawl i fudd-daliadau a chymorth gyda hawliadau newydd, yn ogystal â chyngor a chymorth gyda dyledion ac ôl-ddyled rhent, cysylltwch â Chyngor ar Bopeth Torfaen ar 0300 330 2117 neu ewch i  https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/cymraeg/local-member/torfaen/

Disability Advice Project (DAP) 01633 485865, e-bost info@dapwales.org.uk neu ewch i www.dapwales.org.uk

Mewn trafferthion ariannol?

Am gymorth gyda pharseli bwyd a mynediad i amrywiaeth o grantiau ar gyfer cymorth ariannol, gan gynnwys eitemau hanfodol a help gyda biliau sy’n flaenoriaeth, cysylltwch â:

Tîm Creu Cymunedau Cydnerth

Helen.Jenkins@torfaen.gov.uk | 07834555055 neu Samantha.Scott@torfaen.gov.uk | 07908215963

Ydych chi wedi methu â thalu dyled?

Ydych chi wedi derbyn llythyr gorfodaeth neu wedi cael Beili yn cysylltu â chi?

O 23^ain Awst gall Beilïod ddechrau ymweld â’ch cartref. Mae Cyngor ar Bopeth yn dweud y dylech fod wedi derbyn llythyr cyn iddyn nhw ymweld er mwyn gwirio a ydych chi’n agored i niwed oherwydd coronafeirws – dylen nhw hefyd ddilyn canllawiau’r llywodraeth ar gadw pellter cymdeithasol ac ni ddylen nhw gymryd eiddo o’ch cartref. 

Am ragor o wybodaeth, ewch i www.citizensadvice.org.uk neu ffoniwch y llinell gymorth leol ar gyfer Cyngor ar Bopeth i drafod eich amgylchiadau personol a chael y cymorth a chefnogaeth gywir.

Rhyddhad treth o weithio gartref 

Os ydych chi’n gweithio gartref efallai byddwch yn gallu hawlio rhyddhad treth am rhai o’r biliau y mae’n rhaid i chi eu talu oherwydd bod rhaid i chi weithio gartref yn rheolaidd. Ni allwch hawlio rhyddhad treth os ydych yn dewis gweithio gartref.

Gallwch hawlio dim ond am bethau yn ymwneud â’ch gwaith, er enghraifft galwadau ffôn i’r busnes neu gost ychwanegol nwy a thrydan ar gyfer y man ble rydych yn gweithio. Ni allwch hawlio am bethau yr ydych yn eu defnyddio at ddefnydd preifat a busnes ill dau, er enghraifft, rhent neu fand eang.

O 6 Ebrill 2020 gall eich cyflogwr dalu hyd at £6 yr wythnos (£26 y mis) i dalu’ch costau ychwanegol os oes rhaid i chi weithio gartref.  Ar gyfer blynyddoedd treth blaenorol, mae’r gyfradd yn £4 yr wythnos (£18 y mis). Ni fydd rhaid i chi gadw unrhyw gofnodion.

Cliciwch yma am ragor o wybodaeth am ryddhad treth i gyflogeion sy’n gweithio gartref 

Cyngor a chefnogaeth ar dai a grantiau

Ap My Bron Afon

Gall defnyddwyr wirio’u gweddill rhent 24 awr y dydd o’u ffonau symudol a sefydlu cynllun talu. Lawrlwythwch yr ap o App Store neu Google Play, neu ewch i wefan Bron Afon am ragor o wybodaeth.

Cartrefi Melin Mae Tîm Cyngor ar Arian Cartrefi Melin yma i roi cefnogaeth i chi ar adeg ansicr fel hon, os ydych chi’n poeni am Dalu’ch rhent Colli incwm Enillion hunangyflogedig Talu biliau Talu am fwyd Gwresogi’ch cartref Cysylltwch â nhw ar 01495 745910 a gofynnwch am gyngor ar arian neu danfonwch e-bost at Claire Pearce-Crawford, Rheolwr Cynghori: moneyadvice@melinhomes.co.uk

Gateway Torfaen – cymorth tai

Mae’r holl wasanaethau a ddarperir gan ein timau tai yn dal i gael eu cynnig dros y ffôn neu’r we.  Mae cefnogaeth symudol ar gael i unigolion sy’n byw yn Nhorfaen gyda’ch anghenion yn ymwneud â thai.

Mae cefnogaeth ar gael i’ch cynorthwyo gyda materion amrywiol fel;

• Cymorth i gael hyd i lety addas a sefydlu tenantiaeth
• Cymorth gyda chyllido, cael budd-daliadau a rheoli’ch arian
• Cefnogaeth gyda mynediad at wasanaethau
• Cymorth gyda chefnogaeth emosiynol, rheoli iechyd meddwl a chorfforol
• Eich helpu i gadw’n ddiogel yn eich cartref a chymuned
• Cymorth gyda mynediad at addysg, hyfforddiant, gwirfoddoli a chyflogaeth
• Cymorth i’ch helpu i fod yn iach a gweithgar

Os byddwch eisiau mynediad at un o’r gwasanaethau neu os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau, cysylltwch ag aelod o dîm Gateway Torfaen ar 01495 766949 neu e-bost Gateway@torfaen.gov.uk

Rhagor o newyddion, cefnogaeth a chynghorion

Sgamiau Gwe-rwydo Coronafeirws

Mae adroddiadau wedi dod i law am e-byst a negeseuon testun ffug am y Coronafeirws yn cael eu derbyn.

Mae’r negeseuon yma’n honni dod o ffynonellau swyddogol, er enghraifft CThEM neu Sefydliad Iechyd y Byd.

Maen nhw’n honni cynnig cyngor ar ddiogelwch, ad-daliadau treth neu rywbeth tebyg, ond yn cynnwys dolenni neu atodiadau maleisus.  P’un ai yw neges yn cael ei derbyn trwy alwad ffôn, neges testun neu e-bost, osgowch ei sgamiau:

• Peidiwch â rhoi gwybodaeth bersonol neu ariannol
• Peidiwch â chlicio ar atodiadau neu dolenni i’r we
• Peidiwch â defnyddio unrhyw wybodaeth gyswllt yn y neges ei hun
• Gwiriwch trwy eich dulliau eich hun

Byddwch yn wyliadwrus a dywedwch am unrhyw alwadau amheus y byddwch yn eu derbyn trwy e-bostio trading.standards@torfaen.gov.uk neu ffonio 01495 762200

Cynllun HelpU Dŵr Cymru

Os oes gennych chi incwm isel, gallech fod yn gymwys i gael gostyngiad yn eich trethi dŵr. Gallwch wneud cais yma: https://contact.dwrcymru.com/cy/helpu

Bydd angen i denantiaid Bron Afon ddefnyddio’r cyfeirnod canlynol: 3489812601

Gallwch ffonio Dŵr Cymru ar 0800 052 0145

Mesuryddion rhagdalu

Os ydych chi wedi cael eich effeithio gan Covid-19 ac, o ganlyniad, rydych nawr y n wynebu cyni ariannol neu’n cael trafferth talu’r mesurydd, rydym yn eich cynghori i gysylltu â’ch cyflenwr ynni yn gyntaf i drafod eich amgylchiadau personol. 

Gallwch gysylltu hefyd â Chronfa Cymorth Dewisol Cymru ar 0800 859 5924 ac efallai y byddan nhw’n gallu helpu gyda grant bach.

Gallwch wneud cais am hyn ar-lein hefyd: 

https://llyw.cymru/cronfa-cymorth-dewisol-daf/sut-i-wneud-cais

Mae rhai cyflenwyr ynni’n cynnig y Disgownt Cartrefi Clyd, sydd werth £140, er mwyn gweld a ydych yn gymwys - cysylltwch â’ch cyflenwr ynni neu ewch ar-lein am fanylion.

Age Connects Torfaen

Mae llinell wybodaeth a chyngor Age Connects (gan gynnwys cymorth ar fudd-daliadau – a chymorth i gwblhau ffurflenni cais) ar gael nawr 10am tan 4pm, dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener trwy ffonio 01495 769264 neu drwy e-bostio: widdershins@ageconnectstorfaen.org

Fel arall, gallwch fynd at y wefan - www.ageconnectstorfaen.org, neu eu dilyn ar Facebook am y newyddion diweddaraf.

Mae Age Connects Torfaen hefyd yn cefnogi yn y gymuned gyda:

• Galwadau ffôn llesiant
• Ymgyrch lythyrau a lluniau rhwng y cenedlaethau
• Mynd ar neges yn y gymuned fel cael batris ar gyfer dyfeisiau cymorth clywed, atgyweiriadau ac ati
• Sachau ailgylchu bwyd CBST