Referrals for befriending or shopping support services can now be submitted securely online, ensuring swift processing and prompt support for those in need. Referral links:
- Cardiff: Cardiff Referral Form
- Vale: Vale Referral Form
The team is available to assist with a range of services:
- General Enquiries, Advocacy & Community Support: 02920 683600
- Cardiff Welfare Rights: 07483 094812
- Vale Welfare Rights: 02920 683682
- Good Neighbours Scheme: 01446 795549
- Cardiff & Vale Broker Service: 07964 974401
- Barry Wellbeing Centre: 01446 747654
- Volunteering: 02922 400030
- Nail Cutting: 02922 331113
- LEAP Energy Saving: 0800 060 7567
The Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) is a free service available to residents of Cardiff and the Vale, offering support to reduce energy costs. The program provides free energy-saving devices and referrals for funded energy-efficiency improvements.
The Nail Cutting Service now includes home visits for housebound clients across Cardiff and the Vale. The updated pricing is:
- Clinic Visits: £22
- Home Visits: £32
- Cardiff: Ely Caerau Hub, Grange Medical Practice, Llanrumney Library Hub, Splott Star Centre Hub, and others.
- Vale: Dinas Powys, Barry, Penarth, Cowbridge, St Athan, and more.
The George Hill Snook Grant provides financial support of up to £500 to Cardiff residents aged 60 or over for essential household items or aids to maintain a comfortable and independent lifestyle.
- Applicants must be aged 60 or older and reside in Cardiff.
- Funding is available for essential items such as appliances, furniture, and mobility aids.
- Applications must be submitted by a third-party sponsor, such as a social worker, healthcare professional, or representative from a third-sector organisation.