Local Support for Carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhondda Cynon Taf runs a Carers Support Project which offers a Freephone Carers Line, offering information to Carers about a variety of subjects and a comprehensive Carers pack. They also produce a newsletter, telephone and face to face counselling, assist in establishing local carers groups and have a free carer’s telephone counselling service. For more information about this project follow the link.

Read the Fairer Charging Questionaire and Consultation.

When someone develops an illness it can often be far too easy to focus on their needs and put aside your own. This is not a good idea. Carers cannot continue sproviding support unless they are looking after themselves. Keeping yourself well is in the best interests of everyone, so remember to make time for you.

Mental Health Carers Groups

There are two informal support groups for carers of people with mental health problems, one in the Taff Ely area and one in the Cynon valley, both of which are open to Carers from the Rhondda area.

These groups meet once a month at a local venue and aims to offer support and friendship to carers in a similar situation. Carers are invited to come along, enjoy a cup of tea and a chat, get involved in choosing speakers and deciding what activities the group would like to undertake in the future. These groups offer support for carers of those with mental health problems within Rhondda Cynon Taf.

For venues please contact Helen at the Carers Support Project on 0808 100 1801

They meet as follows:-

	FREQUENCY	TIME
Rhondda	2nd Wednesday of the month	10.30-12.30
Cynon	1st Wednesday of the month	10.30-12.30
Taf	Last Wednesday of the month	10.00-12.00

Click here to download the 'Support for Carers' poster in Welsh(PDF)

Click here to download the 'Support for Carers' poster in English(PDF)

Are you looking after someone misusing drugs or alcohol?

If yes come and join the Carers Group. Where you can………..

Use your views and experiences to give a voice to carers and improve future services.
Have support from other members of the group.
Meet and build friendships with people in a similar situation.
Get informed on a variety of subjects.
Get involved in choosing speakers and organising activities for the group.

FREQUENCY	TIME	VENUE
4th Thursday of the month	10.30-12.30p.m.	Pontypridd Museum/Historical Centre Pontypridd (on the bridge)

The meetings are very informal. Come along and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat with a friendly group of people.

The venue is near accessible parking and bus terminal in Pontypridd but if you have a problem getting there or would like to know more about the group please Carers Support Project.

Click here to download the Information poster in Welsh(PDF)

Click here to download the Information poster in English(PDF)

To read information on the Cynon Valley Young Carers Project - Click Here

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Carers Rights Day - Rhondda Cynon Taf Carers Strategy 2010 – 2014

The Rhondda Cynon Taf Carers Support Project will be holding a free event for Carers at the Ty Newydd Country Hotel, Aberdare on Friday December 4th 2009 to celebrate national Carers Rights Day.

As part of the event the new Carers Strategy for 2010 – 2014 will be launched by Rhondda Cynon Taf Carers Champion, Councillor Mike Forey. Partners will provide information about the changes already achieved that benefit carers throughout the county borough.

The event will also give carers a break from their caring role and the opportunity to pick up information about their rights and about new initiatives that affect their caring role.

The Rhondda Cynon Taf Carers Support Project offers free support to carers including comprehensive information, a Carers Guide, a counselling service and training days on a range on subjects that can help you in your caring role.

Places at the Carers Rights Day event are limited - to apply for a place or for more information contact the Carers Support Project on Freephone Carers Line 0808 100 1801