04/12/2020

Nifty, Thrifty Torfaen...

Torfaen Cynnil, Clyfar...

Croeso i rifyn y Nadolig o’n bwletin Cynnil Clyfar. Rydym yn cydnabod, eleni, fod y pandemig byd-eang wedi dod â heriau sylweddol a phwysau ariannol i nifer o deuluoedd yn Nhorfaen. 

Er mwyn goresgyn unrhyw bryderon neu bwysau ariannol y gallech fod yn eu hwynebu dros yr ŵyl a’r flwyddyn newydd, mae’r rhifyn Nadolig yma’n llawn o’r newyddion, cyngor a gwybodaeth diweddaraf i helpu’ch arian i fynd rhywfaint ymhellach.

#ByddwchGynnil

#ByddwchynGynnil

Food banks opening/closing times over the festive period

Trac2 - offices will be open to provide support up to 2pm on Christmas Eve and will then close until Monday 4th January. 

For urgent support over the Christmas break contact Trac2 by messaging their Facebook page or contact Councillor Sue Malson via Facebook messenger 

Woodland Rd Social Centre 

The centre is open 11am - 12pm everyday and will be open on Christmas Eve. the centre will close from 12pm on Christmas Eve and will be reopen on Wednesday 30^th of Christmas week between 11-12.

If you are facing a food emergency, call Councillor Gauden on 07540250200 and you may be entitled to receive a crisis food bag. Some Christmas hampers and gifts may also be  available by contacting Councillor Joanne Gauden over the next few weeks.

Northville Community Group

Northville Community Group will be closed from 24 - 28^th December and on January 1^st ,  2021. Emergency food request can be made by calling 

Eastern Valley Food Bank - the Eastern Valley Foodbank works as a voucher referral scheme, administered by local charities and community organisations. The final referral date will be on 22nd December, 2021. 

Costar Partnership 

Costar Community Centre will be closing for the Christmas break from midday on 23rd December and will reopen on Monday 4th January. Local residents facing financial hardship can contact Costar directly for support 01633 869227.

Garnsychan Partnerhip 

For households in financial hardship, food parcels will be available and delivered up to the 24th December by contacting Garnsychan Partnership on 01495 774453. Nominations can also be put forward for households to receive a Xmas hamper (preferably households in need from the local area)

Thornhill Community Centre 

Food parcel support up to the 18^th December, referrals for Christmas hampers only up to 4^th December and will be delivered from 14^th December.

Salvation Army Pontypool

Christmas gifts are available for families in need by contacting Pontypool Salvation Army on 01495 751480 or email Pontypool@salvationarmy.co.uk

Coronavirus Self isolation financial support

The Welsh Government want to make it easier for you to follow self-isolation guidance if you test positive or are asked to isolate by our Test, Trace and Protect (TTP) team.

If you have been contacted by the team and have been told to self-isolate, you may be entitled to financial support of up to £500 if you meet the criteria. The financial support can be backdated to the 23rd October 2020.

To complete the form click here

Council Tax support

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.

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)

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.

If you already applied for Discretionary Housing Payments, you will be pleased to know that it has been extended until April 2021, so there is no need to re-apply. 

If you have not applied already, you can click here to apply for Discretionary Housing Payment. Any queries, call 01495 766430/766570 or email at benefits@torfaen.gov.uk

Discretionary Assistance Fund for emergency cash payment

The Discretionary Assistance Fund for emergency cash payments will be closed on 25/26/28th December and on 1^st January, 2021. For all other dates, the fund operates  Monday - Friday, 9.30 - 4.00pm.

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

Are you 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

Samantha.Scott@torfaen.gov.uk | 07908215963

Click here for more information

Citizens Advice - Help2Claim

Help2Claim is a project run by the Citizens Advice Bureau assisting residents in Torfaen and Monmouthshire to make their Universal Credit claims online. 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.

Citizens Advice services

All Citezens 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, or visit: 

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

Free School Meal Direct Payment Scheme

Free School Meal payments in Wales will be paid in every school holiday period up to and including the Easter break to Free School Meal recipients.

If you are already in receipt of Free School Meals payments and/or a clothing grant, you do not need to provide any further information to us. More information about claiming Free School Meals can be found here

Pupil Development Grants

School clothing and equipment grants of up to £125 (up to £200 for those in Year 7) 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.

Apply for the Pupil Development Grants here

Help with childcare costs for working parents of 3 to 4 year olds

Applications for the Childcare Offer for Wales are now open for children starting nursery education in January 2021. If you are eligible for the offer please apply online here 

For more information about the offer please visit the Torfaen Family Information Service website 

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

Check your benefit entitlements

The Turn2us website helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help. 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 ...

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

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

Have you recently lost someone close?

You could claim Bereavement Support Payment if your husband, wife, or civil partner has died in the last 21 months. You must claim within 3 months of your partner’s death to get the full amount. 

Bereavement Service helpline Telephone: 0800 731 0469 / Welsh language: 0800 731 0453. For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/bereavement-support-payment/how-to-claim

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 

Employment and training support

Call 01633 647743 or click here to complete our form to initiate a call back

Covid-19 Grants

There are a number of grants available to help with the impact of COVID-19. You can view a list of grants to help with the impact of COVID-19 here.

Business Support Virtual Clinics

New for 2021, Torfaen Economy & Enterprise will be introducing monthly Business Support Virtual Clinics.

The support clinics will offer impartial advice and support and are available for any existing businesses or those looking to start one in Torfaen. This is a chance for you to book a 20 minutes chat about your business and what support you need - Click here for more information 

Moving on to the Job Support Scheme?

Know you rights...

Visit the Job Support Scheme pages on the Gov website to check what you may be entitled to. Other useful websites offering employment advice around redundancy, working from home and pensions include:

• ACAS
• Advice link Cymru 
• Pension Wise

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 employment support and training on the Working Wales website.

Working Wales can 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

On the Careers Wales Support Finder website you can search for programmes that can help you improve your skills and work opportunities. You don't need to log in to search and your answers will not be stored.

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

The Citizens Advice state that a letter should be received from bailiffs before they visit your home, 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.

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

Housing support and information

Torfaen Gateway - housing support

Floating support is available to individuals living in Torfaen with a housing related support need. Support can be provided to assist you with various issues such as;

Need to request or apply for a service?

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

Housing Benefit

Regular four weekly Housing Benefit payments would normally be due for payment on Christmas Day this year, we will therefore be issuing payments early and you will receive them on Christmas Eve.

Need to make a payment to Torfaen Council?

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.

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

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

Over 50's support

Age Connects Torfaen

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

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

For more information visit - www.ageconnectstorfaen.org

Age Connects Torfaen - Merry Moments

Age Connects Torfaen offer bespoke activities in the home allowing carers some time for themselves. Whether your loved one enjoys the theatre, arts, gentle exercise or has a specialist hobby, we tailor the activities to suit the likes and interests of the individual.

Sessions are charged on an hourly basis and are available between Monday to Friday.

To learn more about the kind of activities that Age Connects Torfaen can provide in the home, contact 01495 769264 or email emma.wootten@ageconnectstorfaen.org

Are you a carer who is planning to return to work?

Contact Age Connects Torfaen to ensure you and your loved one are claiming all your entitlements. 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.

Age Connects Torfaen - meal delivery service

Age Connects Torfaen offer a meal delivery service to homes on a Tuesday and Thursday each week. For more information, call 01495 769264

Energy advice, grants and support

Warmer Wales

Warmer Wales is a comprehensive service to help people reduce their energy bills through supplier switching, insulation grants and more informed use.

Call Citizens Advice Torfaen on 01633 876121 to speak to an Energy Adviser, or visit the website here

There have been adverts on social media platforms claiming they can reduce your energy bills by helping you switch provider. By using one of these services you will likely be paying commission and it will not be the cheapest deal. The Warmer Wales projects are free and impartial and can help you switch.

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.

Some energy suppliers offer the Warm Home Discount, which is worth £140. To see if you are eligible for this support, please contact your energy supplier for details or visit the Gov website for more information. 

Nest Scheme

The Welsh Government Nest scheme offers a range of free, impartial advice and, if you are eligible, a package of free home energy efficiency improvements such as a new boiler, central heating or insulation. This can lower your energy bills and benefit your health and wellbeing.

If you are struggling to keep your home warm or cope with your energy bills, call us on Freephone 0808 808 2244. 

Services in Torfaen - opening and closing hours over the Christmas Period

Torfaen Benefits Service

During the Christmas period Torfaen Benefits services will be available until 12 noon on 24th December and offices will re-open on Monday 4th January, 2021. 

Torfaen Benefits Team can be contacted via Customer Care Team on 01495 766570 or 01495 766430, or email benefits@torfaen.gov.uk. 

If you need to make a new application for assistance at any time, emails can be issued to benefitapplication@torfaen.gov.uk or claim online at  www.torfaen.gov.uk

Citizens Advice

You can reach main Citezens Advice phone number on 01633 876121 up until the 23rd December. Citizens Advice will be closed from 24th December and will reopen on the 4th January. 

Help to Claim will also be closed on Christmas Eve this year in line with the DWP.  It will reopen on 29th - 31st December,  between 8am-6pm.  You can reach HelptoClaim on 0800 144 8 444  and Welsh language 08000 241 220  

The 0800 702 2020 Adviceline will be open until 4pm on the 24th December and is operating between the 29th - 31st December.

Housing support services 

Torfaen Credit Union

Torfaen Credit Union will close at 12.30 on Thursday 24^th December and will reopen between 9.30am -12.30pm on the 29^th, 30^th, 31^s December. It will be a telephone, email or online service only and Credit Union will reopen as normal on the 4^th January 2021.

More news and support

Free seven day pass with Torfaen Leisure Trust

Torfaen Leisure Trust has launched a number of wellbeing offers at their five sites in Torfaen to support you over the winter months and through the pandemic.  

Get in touch with their bookings team on 01633 627100 or email enquiries@torfaenleisuretrust.co.uk and one of their friendly team members will provide you with a free seven day pass to trial the facilities. 

Now more than ever, wellbeing and physical activity is important and TLT has something for everyone’s needs!

Banciau bwyd dros gyfnod yr ŵyl

Trac2 – bydd y swyddfeydd ar agor i roi cefnogaeth tan 2pm ar noswyl Nadolig ac yn cau wedyn tan ddydd Llun 4ydd Ionawr. 

Am gefnogaeth brys dros gyfnod y Nadolig, cysylltwch â Trac2 trwy neges ar eu tudalen Facebook neu, cysylltwch â’r Cynghorydd Sue Malson trwy Facebook Messenger 

Canolfan Gymdeithasol Woodland Road

Mae’r ganolfan ar agor 11am - 12pm pob dydd a bydd ar agor ar noswyl Nadolig. Bydd y ganolfan yn cau o 12pm ar noswyl Nadolig ac yn ailagor ddydd Mercher 30^ain Rhagfyr rhwng 11-12.

Os ydych chi’n wynebu argyfwng bwyd, ffoniwch y Cynghorydd Gauden ar 07540250200 ac efallai y byddwch yn gymwys ar gyfer bag bwyd argyfwng. Efallai bydd rhai basgedi Nadolig ac anrhegion ar gael hefyd trwy gysylltu â’r Cynghorydd Joanne Gauden yn ystod yr wythnosau nesaf.

Grŵp Cymunedol Pentre Uchaf

Bydd Grŵp Cymunedol Pentre Uchaf ar gau o 24 - 28^ain Rhagfyr ac ar Ionawr 1^af,  2021. Gellir gwneud cais am fwyd mewn argyfwng trwy ffonio 

Partneriaeth Costar 

Bydd Canolfan Gymunedol Costar yn cau ar gyfer y Nadolig o hanner dydd ar 23ain Rhagfyr ac yn ailagor ddydd Llun 4ydd Ionawr. Gall trigolion lleol sy’n wynebu caledi ariannol gysylltu â Costar yn uniongyrchol am gefnogaeth 01633 869227.

Partneriaeth Garnsychan

I aelwydydd sy’n dioddef caledi ariannol, bydd parseli bwyd ar gael hyd at 24ain Rhagfyr trwy gysylltu â Phartneriaeth Garnsychan ar 01495 774453. Gallwch hefyd enwebu teuluoedd i dderbyn basged Nadolig (teuluoedd mewn angen yn yr ardal leol)

Canolfan Gymunedol Bryn Eithin 

Cefnogaeth parseli bwyd tan 18^fed Rhagfyr, atgyfeiriadau am fasgedi Nadolig dim ond tan 4^ydd Rhagfyr a byddan nhw’n cael eu danfon o 14^eg Rhagfyr ymlaen.

Byddin yr Iachawdwriaeth, Pont-y-pŵl

Mae anrhegion Nadolig ar gael i deuluoedd mewn angen trwy gysylltu â Byddin yr Iachawdwriaeth, Pont-y-pŵl ar 01495 751480 neu drwy e-bost Pontypool@salvationarmy.co.uk

Cymorth ariannol hunan ynysu

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru am ei wneud yn haws i chi ddilyn canllawiau hunan-ynysu os ydych chi’n cael prawf positif neu fod gofyn i chi ynysu gan ein tîm Profi, Olrhain a Diogelu.

Os yw’r tîm wedi cysylltu â chi ac wedi dweud wrthych chi i hunan-ynysu, gallech fod â hawl i gymorth ariannol o hyd at £500 os ydych yn bodloni’r meini prawf. Gellir ôl-dalu’r cymorth ariannol i 23ain Hydref 2020.

I gwblhau’r ffurflen cliciwch yma

Cymorth 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 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.

Taliadau Disgresiwn at Gostau Tai

Os ydych chi’n derbyn Budd-dal Tai neu Gredyd Cynhwysol a bod gennych ôl-ddyledion rhent, mae’r cyngor yn gweinyddu taliadau yn ôl disgresiwn at gostau tai  I’ch helpu I reoli costai tai.

Mae pob Taliad Disgresiwn at Gostau Tai nawr wedi eu ymestyn tan Ebrill 2021 felly does dim angen gwneud cais newydd, 

Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau ffoniwch 01495 766/430/766570 neu, danfonwch e-bost ar benefits@torfaen.gov.uk

Os nad ydych chi wedi gwneud 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

Ar gau 25/26/28ain Rhagfyr, 1^af Ionawr.  Fel arall, ar agor yn ôl yr arfer 9.30-4.00pm Dydd Llun – ddydd Gwener

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

Samantha.Scott@torfaen.gov.uk | 07908215963

Cliciwch yma am ragor o wybodaeth

Cyngor ar Bopeth – Help i Hawlio

Prosiect gan Cyngor ar Bopeth yw Help i Hawlio ac mae’n rhoi cymorth i drigolion Torfaen a Sir Fynwy wneud cais ar-lein am Gredyd Cynhwysol. I drefnu apwyntiad, ffoniwch 01633 876121.

Mae gan Help i Hawlio linell ffôn hefyd, sef 0800 0241 220 neu drwy’r gwasanaeth sgwrsio ar y we ar Cyngor ar Bopeth.

Gwasanaethau Cyngor ar Bopeth

Mae sesiynau Cyngor ar Bopeth i gyd dros y ffôn ar hyn o bryd, felly os oes angen cyngor arnoch chi, ffoniwch 0300 330 2117 i siarad â chynghorydd, neu ewch at 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

Cynllun Taliadau Uniongyrchol Prydiau Ysgol am Ddim

Bydd taliadau Prydiau Ysgol am Ddim yn Nghymru,yn cael eu talu ym mhob cyfnod gwyliau ysgol I fyny at ac yn cynnwys gwyliau’r Pasg i’r rheiny sy’n derbyn Prydiau Ysgol am Ddim.

Os ydych chi eisoes yn derbyn taliadau Prydiau Ysgol am Ddim a/ neu grant gwisg ysgol, yna does dim angen i chi roi unrhyw wybodaeth bellach i ni.  Mae rhagor o wybodaeth am hawlio prydiau ysgol am ddim ar gael yma

Os na wanethoch dderbyn taliad ar gyfer Prydiau Ysgol am Ddim neu gratn gwisg ysgol yn ystod y gwyliau, ond mae eich plentyn eisoes yn derbyn Prydiau Ysgol am Ddim yna gwnewch gais yma

Grantiau Datblygu Plant

Mae grantiau gwsig ysgol a chyfarpar o hyd at £125 ar gael (hyd at £200 i’r rheiny ym Mlwyddyn 7) 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.

Gwnewch gais am Grant Datblygu Disgyblion yma

Help gyda chostau gofal plant i rieni plant 3 a 4 oed sy’n gweithio

Mae ceisiadau ar gyfer y Cynnig Gofal Plant i Gymru ar agor nawr i blant sy’n dechrau addysg feithrin yn Ionawr 2021. Os ydych chi’n gymwys am y cynnig gwnewch gais ar-lein yma

Am ragor o wybodaeth am y cynnig, ewch i wefan Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth i Deuluoedd Torfaen

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

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.  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 ...

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.

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

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 

Cefnogaeth Gwaith a Hyfforddiant

Ydych chi’n chwilio am waith?

Mae cyngor cyflogaeth am ddim ar gael i’ch helpu chi i: -

• Gael mynediad at hyfforddiant i ddatblygu eich sgiliau
• Ysgrifennu CV a chwilio am swyddi arlein
• Paratoi ac ymarfer ar gyfer cyfweliadau
• Cychwyn, neu ddychwelyd i’r gwaith drwy eich cynorthwyo gyda chostau teithio neu ofal plant *

*Yn amodol ar gymhwystra

Llenwch y ffurflen hon i gael galwad yn ôl.

https://www.torfaen.gov.uk/cy/Forms/Request/Employability-Support.aspx

Symud at y Cynllun Cadw Swyddi?

Gwybod eich hawliau...

Ewch at dudalennau’r Cynllun Cadw Swyddi ar wefan Gov i weld beth allech chi fod â hawl iddo. Mae gwefannau eraill sy’n cynnig cyngor cyflogaeth ynglŷn â diweithdra, gweithio gartref a phensiynau’n cynnwys:

• ACAS
• Advice link Cymru 
• Pension Wise

Efallai beth gwybod hawdd ei ddeall a chyfredol ar wefan Martin Lewis Money Expert. Mae’r wefan yn cynnwys nifer o bynciau eraill I ddefnyddwyr hefyd.

Cymru’n Gweithio

Gallwch gael hyd i amrywiaeth o gefnogaeth gwaith a hyfforddiant ar wefan Cymru’n Gweithio

Gall Cymru’n Gweithio 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?

Ar wefan Canfod Cymorth Gyrfaoedd Cymru gallwch chwilio am raglenni a all eich helpu i wella’ch sgiliau a chyfleoedd gwaith. Does dim angen i chi fewngofnodi i chwilio ac ni fydd eich atebion yn cael eu storio

Canfod Cymorth Gyrfaoedd Cymru

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

Ar wefan Canfod Cymorth Gyrfaoedd Cymru gallwch chwilio am raglenni a all eich helpu i wella’ch sgiliau a chyfleoedd gwaith. Does dim angen i chi fewngofnodi i chwilio ac ni fydd eich atebion yn cael eu storio

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

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.

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

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.

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

Cyngor a chefnogaeth ar dai a grantiau

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

Angen Gwneud Taliad i Gyngor Torfaen?

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.

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

Cefnogaeth i rai dros 50

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

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

Am ragor o wybodaeth, ewch i - www.ageconnectstorfaen.org

Cefnogaeth 50+ Torfaen

Mae yna nifer o resymau pam y gallech chi, neu rywun yr ydych yn eu hadnabod, fod angen cymorth yn y cartref.  Beth bynnag yw’r anhawster, bydd un o’n tîm cyfeillgar yn eich helpu i greu cynllun gwaith i newid eich sefyllfa, a bydd yn aros i weithio gyda chi am hyd at 12 mis.

I gael cefnogaeth, y cyfan sydd angen i chi ei wneud yw ffonio’n tîm Gateway cyfeillgar ar 01495 766447 neu ewch i https://www.torfaen50plus.co.uk/

Age Connects Torfaen – Munudau Llawen

Mae Age Connects Torfaen yn cynnig gweithgareddau yn y cartref gan roi rhywfaint o amser iddyn nhw’u hunain. P’un a yw eich anwyliaid yn hoffi’r theatre, celf, ymarfer corff ysgafn neu hobi arbenigol, rydym yn addasu’r gweithgareddau at ddiddordebau’r unigolyn.

Mae sesiynau’n codi tâl fesul awr a maen nhw ar gael o ddydd Llun i ddydd Gwener.

I wybod rhagor am y math o weithgareddau sydd ar gael yn y cartref, ffoniwch 01495 769264 neu e-bostiwch emma.wootten@ageconnectstorfaen.org

Ydych chi newydd golli rhywun agos?

Gallech hawlio Taliad Cymorth Galar os yw eich gŵr, gwraig neu bartner sifil wedi marw yn ystod y 21 mis diwethaf.  Rhaid I chi hawlio o fewn 3 mis i farwolaeth eich partner i gael y swm llawn. 

Llinell Gwasanaeth Galar, Ffôn: 0800 731 0469 / Cymraeg: 0800 731 0453. Am ragor o wybodaeth, ewch i: https://www.gov.uk/bereavement-support-payment/how-to-claim

Ydych chi’n ofalwr sy’n bwriadu dychwelyd i’r gwaith?

Cysylltwch ag Age Connects Torfaen I sichrau eich bod chi a’r sawl y r ydych yn gofalu amdanyn nhw’n dawlio pob dim y gallwch 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.

Age Connects Torfaen – gwasanaeth cludo prydiau

Mae Age Connects Torfaen yn cynnig gwasanaeth cludiant prydiau i gartrefi ar ddydd Mawrth a dydd Iau pob wythnos. Am ragor o wybodaeth ffoniwch: 01495 769264

Cyngor, grantiau a chefnogaeth Ynni

Cynhesu Cymru

Gwasanaeth cynhwysfawr I helpu pobl i leihau eu biliau ynni trwy newid cyflenwyr, grantiau inswleiddio a defnydd mwy gwybodus yw Cynhesu Cymru .

Ffoniwch Cyngor ar Bopeth Torfaen ar 01633 876121 I siarad â Chynghorydd Ynni, neu ewch at y wefan yma

Mae hysbysebion wedi bod ar lwyfannau cyfryngau cymdeithasol yn dweud y gallan nhw leihau eich biliau ynni trwy eich helpu i newid darparwyr. Trwy ddefnyddio un o’r gwasanaethau byddwch mwy na thebyg yn talu comisiwn ac nid dyna’r fydd y fargen rhataf. Mae prosiectau Cynhesu Cymru am ddim ac yn ddi-duedd ac yn gallu eich helpu i newid. 

Cynllun HelpU Dŵr Cymru

Os oes gennych chi incwm isel, gallech fod yn gymwys i gael gostyngiad yn eich trethi dŵr. Gallwch wneud cais ar-lein 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  0800 859 5924 ac efallai y byddan nhw’n gallu helpu gyda grant bach.

Mae rhai cyflenwyr ynni’n cynnig y Disgownt Cartrefi Clyd, sydd werth £140. I weld a ydych yn gymwys - cysylltwch â’ch cyflenwr ynni neu ewch ar-lein am fanylion neu ewch at wefan y llywodraeth am ragor o wybodaeth

Cynllun Nyth

Mae Cynllun Nyth yn cynnig cyngor di-duedd am ddim ac, os ydych chi’n gymwys, pecyn o welliannau effeithlonrwydd ynni cartref am ddim fel bwyler newydd, gwres canolog neu inswleiddio. Gall hyn ostwng eich biliau ynni a bod o fudd i’ch iechyd a lles.

Os ydych chi’n cael trafferth cadw’ch cartref yn gynnes neu ymdopi gyda’ch biliau ynni, ffoniwch ni ar Radffôn 0808 808 2244

Oriau agor a chau dros gyfnod y Nadolig

Cyngor ar Bopeth

Gallwch ffonio prif rif ffôn Cyngor ar Bopeth ar 01633 876121, hyd at 23ain Rhagfyr. Byddan nhw ar gau o 24ain Rhagfyr ac yn ailagor ar 4ydd Ionawr. 

Bydd Help i Hawlio hefyd ar gau ar Noswyl Nadolig eleni ochr yn ochr â’r AWPh. Bydd yn ailagor ar 29ain – 31ain Rhagfyr, rhwng 8am-6pm.  Gallwch gysylltu â Help i Hawlio ar 0800 144 8 444  ac yn Gymraeg ar 08000 241 220  

Bydd y llinell gyngor 0800 702 2020 ar agor tan 4pm ar 24ain Rhagfyr a bydd ar agor rhwng 29ain – 31ain Rhagfyr.

Gwasanaethau cymorth tai 

Undeb Credyd Torfaen

Bydd Undeb Credyd Torfaen yn cam am 12.30 ddydd Iau 24^ain Rhagfyr ac yn ailagor 9.30am -12.30pm ar 29^ain, 30^ain, 31^ain Rhagfyr.  Bydd yn wasanaeth ffôn, e-bost neu ar-lein yn unig a bydd yr Undeb Credyd yn ailagor fel arfer ar 4^ydd Ionawr 2021.

Rhagor o newyddion a chefnogaeth

Tocyn saith diwrnod am ddim gydag Ymddiriedolaeth Hamdden Torfaen

Mae Ymddiriedolaeth Hamdden Torfaen wedi lansio nifer o gynigion lles yn eu pum safle yn Nhorfaen i’ch cefnogi dros gyfnod y gaeaf a thrwy’r pandemig.  

Cysylltwch â’u tîm bwcio ar 01633 627100 neu drwy e-bost enquiries@torfaenleisuretrust.co.uk a bydd un o aelodau’r tîm yn rhoi tocyn saith diwrnod am ddim i chi er mwyn i chi roi tro ar y cyfleusterau. 

Nawr, yn fwy nag erioed, mae lles ac ymarfer corff yn bwysig ac mae gan YHT rhywbeth i bawb!