Do you need a bit more help?

Working alongside you to live well and safely in our community - achieved through our service priorities of prevention, promoting independence, and prioritising resources.

An unpaid carer is someone of any age who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without this help. This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems. The term 'unpaid carer' should not be confused with a care worker, or care assistant, who receives payment for looking after someone.

If you are finding it difficult to manage with your personal care needs, home care services many be able to help you cope with daily living.

Community alarms (lifelines) provide an emergency telephone link for older and disabled people.

An independent voice and champion for older people across Wales.

Provide free, confidential and impartial advice on a wide range of issues for example, debt, benefits, housing and employment.

Social Services and other support groups can provide information and practical assistance which can help someone living with dementia do so with both choice and independence.

Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Offering emotional support to people suffering mental distress as well as their friends, carers and relatives.

We have provided a list of local and national organisations which could offer you further advice and support.