 Accessing Citizens Advice services
Did you know that Citizens Advice Torfaen is offering online video drop in appointments on a Monday, 10am - 1.30pm and Friday 10am - 1.30pm.
The video drop in service is available for all adults who are seeking help with benefits, debt, housing, employment and any other issue you may have.
Click here to access the video chat service
Citizens Advice services are also being carried out 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
 Universal Credit - 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.
Cold Weather Payments
You may get a Cold Weather Payment if you’re getting certain benefits or Support for Mortgage Interest.
You’ll get a payment if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees Celsius or below over 7 consecutive days. You’ll get £25 for each 7 day period of very cold weather between 1 November and 31 March.
The Cold Weather Payment scheme runs from 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021. Check if you can get a payment in your area.
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
Carers Support Fund increased
A further £250k has been announced to help unpaid carers in Wales cope with the financial pressures of the coronavirus pandemic.
Open to carers across Wales, the Carers Support Fund will see grants of up to £300 being made available for a range of essentials, including; food, household items such as furniture or white goods, or electronics such as a laptop for access to support and services.
The Carers Support Fund will be available up to 31 March 2021.
Further information about the Carers Support Fund increased is available here.
Covid-19 Grants
There are a number of grants available to help with the impact of COVID-19.
Please note that the list in the link below is not exhaustive and more grants schemes will be added once we are made aware.
Click here for 'Grants to help with the impact of COVID-19'.
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 1st 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
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 ...
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:
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Guarantee Credit - tops up weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level set by the government.
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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
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
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
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
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
Changes to how you claim Severe Disability Premium
From Jan 27th 2021 there will changes to how you claim benefits which will affect people who receive a Severe Disability Premium (SDP).
If you currently receive the SDP or think that you should do, please contact us for advice before reporting any change of circumstances or making any new claims to avoid ending up worse off.
Please contact us for advice:
Disability Advice Project 01633 485865 info@dapwales.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau 0808 278 7935 torfaenvideoadvice.org.uk
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 in the following school years:
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Reception class of maintained primary schools in September
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Year 3 of maintained primary schools in September
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Year 7 of maintained secondary schools in September
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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
Childcare services remain open in Torfaen and are working hard to keep children safe in accordance with Welsh Government guidance.
Many settings are still approved for the Childcare Offer for Wales and eligible parents can make an application by visiting the Torfaen Family Information Service website.
For more information contact the Family Information Service on 0800 0196 330 or email fis@torfaen.gov.uk
Free mobile data for learners without broadband and or who can afford extra data for devices.
The offer is open to disadvantaged children and young people in years 3 to 11 who are not able to attend school due to national lockdown restrictions. They must meet all 3 of these criteria:
- do not have fixed broadband at home
- cannot afford additional data for their devices
- are experiencing disruption to their face-to-face education
Currently EE,O2,Sky Mobile, SMARTY, Tesco Mobile, Three, Virgin Mobile, Vodafone are involved with the scheme with others coming on board soon
Take a look at this website for information and advice on learning from home.
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
Are you looking for work? Facing Redundancy?
Looking to change career?
Torfaen Employability teams are on hand to offer you free employment advice and to help you:
- Access training to develop your skills
- To write a CV and apply for jobs online
- Prepare and practice for interviews
- To start, or return to work by supporting you with travel or childcare costs*
*Subject to eligibility
Call 01633 647743 or click here to complete our form to initiate a call back
Business Support Virtual Clinics
New for 2021, Torfaen Economy & Enterprise have introduced monthly Business Support Virtual Clinics.
The support clinics 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:
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
 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;
- Help to find suitable accommodation and setting up a tenancy
- Help with budgeting, accessing benefits and managing your money
- Support with accessing services
- Help with emotional support, managing mental and physical health
- Helping you to feel safe and secure in your home and community
- Support with accessing education, training, volunteering and employment
- Support with helping you to be healthy and active
Should you wish to access one of these services or have any questions, please contact a member of the Torfaen Gateway team on 01495 766949 or email Gateway@torfaen.gov.uk
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.
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 Torfaen website.
 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.
Helping Families Work project - 'Get Your Healthy Cook On'.
The Helping Families Work project was setup to support working families in Torfaen to improve their quality of life. The project is open to all ‘in work’ families across Torfaen living with a child/children under the age of 18.
Due to the recent success of their ‘Get You Festive Cook On’ Bron Afon consulted with participants and the wider community and have identified that healthy eating on a budget was next on the menu and as a result have launched ‘Get Your Healthy Cook On’.
The quickest way to sign up and take part is through their Helping Families Work page https://www.facebook.com/HelpingFamiliesWork - just click the sign up button and fill out a really simple form
*Please note this project is aimed at working families with children under the age of 18
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
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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
There are many reasons you, or someone you know may need support in the home. Whatever the difficulty, one of our friendly Torfaen 50+ team members will help you put together a plan of action to change your situation, and will stay working with you for up to 12 months.
To receive support, all you need to do is call our friendly Gateway team on 01495 766447 or visit https://www.torfaen50plus.co.uk/
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
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
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.
 Warmer Wales
Warmer Wales is a free comprehensive and impartial service that helps people to 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
Energy Company Obligation scheme
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions.
You could save money on your gas and electric bills by taking advantage of this scheme,
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/eco/support-improving-your-home
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.
Knowledge Hub
Knowledge Hub is the new way for voluntary organisation in Torfaen to upskill, learn & access high quality information on key areas such as running your organisation, volunteering, funding & influencing
Visit: https://thirdsectorsupport.wales
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
Gwasanaethau Cyngor ar Bopeth
Oeddechchi’n gwybod fod Cyngor ar Bopeth Torfaen yn cynnig apwyntiadau fide oar-lein ar ddydd Llun, 10am - 1.30pm a dydd Gwener 10am - 1.30pm.
Mae’r gwasanaeth galw I mewn trwy fide oar gael I oedolion sy’nc hwilio am help gyda budd-daliadau, dyled, tai, cyflogaeth ac unrhyw broblem arall sydd gyda chi.
Cliciwch yma ar gyfer y gwasanaeth sgwrs fideo
Mae sesiynau Cyngor ar Bopeth hefyd yn digwydd dros y ffon, 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
Credyd Cynhwysol – 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 wefan Cyngor ar Bopeth.
Taliadau Tywydd Oer
Efallai y byddwch yn gallu cael Taliad Twyddd Oer os ydych chi’n derbyn rhai budd-daliadau penodol neu Gefnogaeth gyda Llog Morgais.
Byddwch yn cael taliad os cofnodir cyfartaledd y tymheredd yn eich ardal, neu os rhagwelir y bydd y tymheredd yn sero gradd Celsius neu’n is dros gyfnod o 7 diwrnod yn olynol. Byddwch yn derbyn £25 ar gyfer pob cyfnod o 7 diwrnod o dywydd oer iawn rhwng 1 Tachwedd a 31 Mawrth.
Mae’r cynllun Taliadau Tywydd Oer yn mynd o 1 Tachwedd 2020 tan 31 Mawrth 2021. Gwireiwch a oes modd i chi gael taliad yn eich ardal.
Cymorth ariannol hunan-ynysu Coronafeirws
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
Grantiau Covid-19
Mae yna nifer o grantiau ar gael i helpu i leddfu effaith COVID-19.
Nodwch os gwelwch yn dda nad yw’r rhestr yn y ddolen isod yn hollgynhwysol a bydd rhagor o gynlluniau yn cael eu hychwnaegu unwaith y byddwn yn gwybod amdanyn nhw.
Cliciwch yma ar gyfer ‘Grantiau i helpu gydag effeithiau Covid-19’.
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 nad ydych chi wedi gwneud cais eto Cliciwch yma i wneud cais am Daliad Disgresiwn at Gostau Tai. Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau ffoniwch 01495 766/430/766570 neu, danfonwch e-bost ar benefits@torfaen.gov.uk
Cronfa Cymorth Dewisol ar gyfer taliad arian parod brys
Bydd y Gronfa Cymprth Dewisol ar gyfer taliadau arian parod ar gau 25/26/28ain Rhagfyr, ac ar 1af Ionawr 2020. Fel arall, mae’g ronfa ar waith Dydd Llun – ddydd Gwener 9.30-4.00pm
Ffoniwch 0800 859 5924 neu, gwnewch gais ar-lein yn https://llyw.cymru/cronfa-cymorth-dewisol-daf
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 ...
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.
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:
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Credyd Gwarant sy’n cynyddu incwm wythnosol at leiafswm a bennir gan y llywodraeth.
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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
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
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
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
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
Newidiadau i sut rydych yn hawlio Premiwm Anabledd Difrifol
O’r 27ain Ionawr 2021 bydd newidiadau o ran sut rydych yn hawlio budd-daliadau, a fydd yn effeithio pobl sy’n derbyn Premiwm Anabledd Difrifol (PAD).
Os ydych yn derbyn PAD ar hyn o bryd, neu’n meddwl y dylech, cysylltwch â ni i gael cyngor cyn adrodd am unrhyw newid mewn amgylchiadau neu cyn gwneud unrhyw gais newydd er mwyn osgoi gwaethygiad yn eich sefyllfa ariannol.
Cysylltwch â ni i gael cyngor:
Prosiect Cyngor ar Fudd-daliadau 01633 485865 info@dapwales.org.uk
Cyngor ar Bopeth 0808 278 7935 torfaenvideoadvice.org.uk
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
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:
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Dosbarth Derbyn mewn ysgolion cynradd a gynhelir ym Medi
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Blwyddyn 3 mewn ysgolion cynradd a gynhelir ym Medi
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Blwyddyn 7 mewn ysgolion uwchradd a gynhelir ym Medi
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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
Mae nifer o leoliadau dal wedi eu cymeradwyo ar gyfer y Cynnig Gofal Plant i Gymru a gall rhieni sy’n gymwys wneud cais trwy ymweld â gwefan Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth i Deuluoedd Torfaen
Am ragor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â’r Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth I Deuluoedd Torfaen ar 0800 0196 330 neu e-bostiwch fis@torfaen.gov.uk
Data ffôn symudol am ddim i ddysgwyr heb fand eang a/neu sy’n methu â fforddio data ychwanegol.
Mae’r cynnig ar agor i blant a phobl ifanc dan anfantais ym mlynyddoedd 3 i 11 nad ydyny yn gallu mynd i’r ysgol ogherwydd y cyfyngiadau clo. Rhaid iddyn nhw fodloni pob un o’r meini prawf yma:
- heb fand eang wedi ei osod gartref
- ddim yn gallu fforddio data ychwanegol ar gyfer eu dyfeisiau
- yn disgwyl amhariad I’w addysg wyneb-yn-wyneb
Ar hyn o bryd mae EE,O2,Sky Mobile, SMARTY, Tesco Mobile, Three, Virgin Mobile, Vodafone ynghlwm wrth y cynllun gydag eraill I ymuno cyn hir
Cymerwch gipolwg ar y wefan yma am wybodaeth a chyngor ar ddysgu gartref.
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
Ydych chi’n chwilio am waith? Yn wynebu diweithdra? Am newid gyrfa
Mae timau Cyflogadwyedd Torfaen wrth law i gynnig cyngor cyflogaeth i chi a’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
Ffoniwch 01633 647743 neu, cliciwch yma i gwblhau ein ffurflen er mwyn cael galwad ffôn yn ôl
Cymorthfeydd Rhithiol i Fusnesau
Yn newydd yn 2021, mae Economi a Mentergarwch Torfaen wedi cyflwyno Cymorhtfeydd Rhithiol Misol i Fusnesau.
Mae’r cymorthfeydd yn cynnig cyngor a chymorth di-duedd ac maen nhw ar gael i fusnesau sy’n bodoli eisoes neu sydd am ddechrau yn Nhorfaen. Dyma gyfle i chi neulltuo slot o 20 munud i sgwrsio am eich busnes a pha gefnogaeth sydd angen arnoch chi. Cliciwch yma am ragor o wybodaeth
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:
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
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
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.
Ar gyfer ymholiadau cyffredinol, gallwch siarad â swyddog trwy ffonio 01495 762200
Angen gofyn am neu wneud cais am wasanaeth?
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.
Prosiect Helpu Teuluoedd i Weithio Helping Families Work project - 'Ewch ati i Goginio’n Iach'.
Sefydlwyd y Prosiect Helpu Teuluoedd i Weithio i gefnogi teuluoedd yn Nhorfaen i wella ansawdd eu bywydau. Mae’r proseict ar agor i deuluoedd yn Nhorfaen sy’n gweithio ac sydd â phlentyn/plant o dan 18 oed.
Oherwydd llwyddiant diweddar eu Cynlllun Coginio dros yr Ŵyl, ymgynghorodd Bron Afon a’r rheiny a gymerodd rhan a’r gymuned ehangach ac maen nhw wedi nodi mae bwyta’n iach yn rhad oedd y peth nesaf ar y fwydlen ac maen nhw felly wedi lansio ‘Ewch ati i Gognio’n Iach’.
Y ffordd gyflymaf i ymuno a chymryd rhan yw trwy eu tudalen Helpu Teuluoedd i Weithio https://www.facebook.com/HelpingFamiliesWork - cliciwch ar y botwm i ymuno a chwblhewch ffurflen syml
*Nodwch bod y proseict yma ar gyfer teuluoedd sy’n gweithio sydd â phlant o dan 18 oed
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
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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
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
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.
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
Cynllun effeithlonrwydd ynni gan y llwyodrarth ym Mhrydain Fawr I daclo tlodi tannwyd a lleihau allyrriadau carbon yw;Rhwymedigaeth Cwmnïiau Ynni (RhCY).
Gallech arbed arian ar eich biliau nwy a thrydan trwy gymryd mantais o’r cynllun hwn, https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/cy/cymorth-i-wellach-cartref
Mae’r Rhwymedigaeth Lleihau Costau Gwresogi'r Cartref (HHCRO) yn gofyn i gyflenwyr ynni hyrwyddo gosod mesurau sy’n arwain at arbedion ar filiau ynni, fel gosod inswleiddio a mesurau gwresogi. *nid yw pob cyflenwr yn rhan o’r cynllun gan ei fod yn berthnasol I gyflenwyr canolig a mwy.
Rydych chi’n gymwys ar gyfer RhCY os ydych chi’n gwsmer grŵp craidd o flwyddyn 9 o’r cynllun ymlaen o dan y Cynllun Gostyngiadau Cartrefi Cynnes neu eich bod yn derbyn o leiaf un o;r budd-daliadau cymwys. Ewch at y wefan uchod am ragor o wybodaeth.
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
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.
Hwb Gwybodaeth
Mae’r Hwb Gwybodaeth yn ffordd newydd i fudiadau gwirfoddol yn Nhorfaen uwchsgilio, dysgu a chael mynediad at wybodaeth o ansawdd ar feysydd allweddol megis rhedeg eich mudiad, ariannu a dylanwadu
Ewch i: https://thirdsectorsupport.wales
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Welcome to the first Nifty Thrifty edition of 2021.
With the vaccine currently being rolled out, there are certainly some signs that things will slowly start to improve. In the mean time, if you are impacted by unemployment, reduced hours or struggling on benefits then use this bulletin to get the help you need.
You can also contact Helen Jenkins 07834555055 or Sam Scott 07908215963 for support. They can both help you budget, plan purchases and access food parcels and grants, so please get in touch as soon as you can and #StayThrifty