Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale has provided a full update of the services that they provide aimed at referrers volunteers and staff. As well as the information included below there, they have also provided a Partner List Age Connects Products and Services leaflet and a Partner List Volunteer Recruitment flyer.
The update includes referral routes, key services and contact details to help signpost people quickly and confidently.
Direct Access for CRTs and Vale Wellbeing Services
- For CRTs and Vale Wellbeing staff – the Broker Service is commissioned to give you direct, fast-track access to additional support
- A single point of contact that will pull together the right mix of third sector, private, and statutory services to meet individual needs and support independence
- Direct lines (for CRTs and Vale Wellbeing Services):
- Vale: 07483 019257
- Cardiff: 07964 974401
- All other services / general enquiries:
- 02920 683600
Help with Befriending and Shopping
- Our befriending and shopping service’s supports people aged 65+ who are experiencing isolation. Please use the secure online referral forms where possible. Cardiff Referral Form & Vale Referral Form
- Contact: Cardiff 02920 683600
Help with Benefits
- We can help people aged 60+ check they are getting all the benefits they are entitled to, support with applications, and offer face-to-face or telephone advice.
- Contact: Cardiff 02920 683680 and Vale 02920 683682
Barry Wellbeing Centre
- 38 Holton Road, Barry – open weekday mornings
- A drop-in space for older people to stay active and meet others
- Helps reduce isolation through social activities like Tai Chi, bingo, and knitting
- Café with light refreshments
- Contact: 01446 747654
Memory and Wellbeing Café
- Memory and Wellbeing Café and Occupational Therapy advice drop-ins, in partnership with CwmpasOT, every Wednesday at the Wellbeing Centre, 38 Holton Road, Barry.
- 10:30am–12pm: dementia-friendly activity
- 12pm–3pm: Pop in sessions for OT advice
- Contact: 07450 729152
Help with Cutting Your Toenails
Our nail cutting service supports people who are unable to cut their toenails on their own. Open to all ages. Cost £24 for a clinic visit.
- Contact: 02922 331113
Small Grants
- Up to £500 is available for essential items such as beds, fridges and mobility aids. Applications must be made by a professional, not by the client
- Complete our application form or visit Age Connects Small Grants
Volunteering
- We are always looking for volunteers to support older people through our befriending and shopping service.
- Please help by displaying our volunteer recruitment poster.
- Contact 02920 683600 or complete the volunteer application form if you would like to volunteer yourself.
Help With Energy Bills
- The LEAP service offers free, practical support to help people manage and reduce their energy costs. Includes advice on saving energy, checking bills, and accessing grants or support schemes
- Contact: 02920 683604 or Apply for LEAP
Support While You Shop Online
- You can raise free donations for Age Connects Cardiff & Vale every time you shop online with Easyfundraising. More than 8,000 retailers take part.
- Visit: Age Connects Cardiff & Vale Fundraising | Easyfundraising
