Health & Social Care

Monday 4 November 2024

New residential children's home in Torfaen

New residential children's home in Torfaen
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A new residential children's home is set to welcome its first young person as it opens its doors

Spread some joy this Christmas

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As the festive season approaches, Torfaen Social Services has launched its annual Santa Appeal to support those who might otherwise miss out this Christmas.
Friday 1 November 2024

Torfaen care leavers celebrated

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This week, Torfaen Council hosted a care leavers conference at Torfaen Learning Zone in Cwmbran, celebrating the achievements of young people who have successfully transitioned out of the care system.
Friday 11 October 2024

Statement on the closure of Arthur Jenkins Residential Home

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Statement on the closure of Arthur Jenkins Residential Home from Councillor David Daniels, Torfaen Council's Executive Member for Adult Services and Housing
Wednesday 9 October 2024

Torfaen Foster Carers share what they 'Bring to the Table'

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Foster carers from Torfaen have been talking about their experiences of caring for young people
Friday 27 September 2024

Ministers commend children's mental health service

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On Thursday, Welsh Government Ministers visited My Support Team (MyST) in Pontypool to reinforce the importance of specialist mental health support for young people in care.
Friday 14 June 2024

Local man is Wales' longest-serving blood donor

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Malcolm Evans is the longest service blood donor in Wales - and one of the longest serving donors in the UK!
Thursday 13 June 2024

Carers walk

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More than 50 unpaid carers from across Torfaen came together to take part in a 5K walk to mark Carers Week.
Wednesday 12 June 2024

Community Meals driver raises medical alarm

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A member of Torfaen Council's Community Meals Service has been thanked for raising the alarm when he noticed a change in one of his clients.
Friday 17 May 2024

Foster Carers Celebrated

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More than 160 local authority foster carers across Torfaen have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the lives of vulnerable children.
Wednesday 15 May 2024

Fostering moments that matter

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A foster family from Pontypool have spoken of the moment they realised they were making a positive difference to a young person's life.
Monday 13 May 2024

Can you bring something to the table?

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This Foster Care Fortnight, 13 - 26 May, Foster Wales Torfaen is calling on people in the area to consider becoming foster carers to support local children and young people in need.
Friday 9 February 2024

Ministers visit mental health service for children and young people

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This week, Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle and Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, visited a Regional Partnership Programme located in Torfaen which supports children and young people with complex mental health needs.
Friday 2 February 2024

Energy saving event for carers

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Unpaid carers are invited to attend a free event next month aimed at helping them save money on their energy bills.
Friday 26 January 2024

New respite scheme for unpaid carers

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A new scheme has been launched to provide unpaid carers respite while someone else looks after their loved one.
Tuesday 9 January 2024

Recognising the contribution of unpaid carers

Recognising the contribution of unpaid carers
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Being an unpaid carer is a role that often goes without recognition but for carer Dave Mynott, his dedication to supporting people and their loved ones with dementia has led to the award of the British Empire medal (BEM)...
Monday 8 January 2024

'Bring something to the table' fostering campaign launched.

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Today, Foster Wales, the national network of 22 Welsh local authority fostering teams, set out with the bold aim of recruiting over 800 new foster families by 2026.
Friday 24 November 2023

Young carers lobby Senedd members

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A group of young carers have met with local Member of Senedd Lynne Neagle to discuss the challenges they face on a day-to-day basis.
Friday 17 November 2023

Carers Rights Day

Carers Rights Day
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Unpaid carers in Torfaen will join thousands of carers across the UK to mark Carers Rights Day next week, an annual campaign organised by Carers UK.
Thursday 9 November 2023

Beware of scam callers targeting Lifeline users

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Torfaen Council's Assistive Technology Team has received reports that some residents across Wales have been targeted by scam callers who claim to be from the council or the Lifeline service.
Monday 6 November 2023

Santa Appeal launched

Santa Appeal launched
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Torfaen Social Services has today launched its long standing annual Santa Appeal.
Thursday 19 October 2023

Santa Appeal opens soon.

Santa Appeal opens soon.
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Torfaen Social Services is preparing to play Father Christmas again as plans for this year's Santa Appeal get underway.
Wednesday 4 October 2023

Support service renamed

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Members of the deaf community have influenced a decision to rename a local support education service.
Thursday 10 August 2023

Foster Wales Torfaen backs new Welsh Government law

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As Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Torfaen is highlighting the benefits of fostering with a local authority.
Friday 9 June 2023

Carers Week 2023 Celebrations

Carers Week 2023 Celebrations
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This Carers Week 2023 saw hundreds of unpaid carers across Torfaen come together to take part in a series of events and activities, as a thank you for the support they give to their loved ones..
Thursday 8 June 2023

Unpaid carers offered courses

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Unpaid carers are being offered e-learning courses to help them in their caring roles, thanks to Torfaen Council.
Friday 26 May 2023

Unpaid carers celebrated

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This Carers Week, Torfaen Council will be hosting a series of events to thank adult and young carers for the work they do.

Foster carers honoured for transforming children's lives

Foster carers honoured for transforming children's lives
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More than 170 foster carers from across Torfaen have been celebrated for their outstanding work in transforming the lives of children in their care.
Wednesday 24 May 2023

Former foster children say thanks

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Young people who spent time in local authority foster care have said thank you to their foster carers as part of Foster Care Fortnight.
Friday 19 May 2023

Council and clients being held over a barrel by residential care providers

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Today, Torfaen council have started speaking with residents and their families living in several residential and nursing homes in the borough in response to a letter from care providers demanding extra payments for care
Wednesday 17 May 2023

Foster family keeps siblings together

Foster family keeps siblings together
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Lorna and Jason have discovered working full time and having children are not barriers to becoming full-time foster carers.
Monday 15 May 2023

Foster Wales calls on Welsh employers to support foster carers

Foster Wales calls on Welsh employers to support foster carers
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This Foster Care Fortnight TM, 15 - 28 May, The Fostering Network, the UK's leading fostering charity, and local authority fostering services in Wales are calling on the wider business community to lend their support and make it easier for their employees to combine fostering and working.
Friday 28 April 2023

New dementia support group

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A new support group is providing a welcoming space and activities for people living with dementia, memory loss and their carers.
Tuesday 21 March 2023

Social care recruitment bus hits the road

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A bus dedicated to helping people interested in working in the care sector set off from Cwmbran today.
Tuesday 14 March 2023

Social Care recruitment bus set to hit the road

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A new recruitment bus that looks to help people take their first steps into the social care sector, is touring Gwent this year.
Friday 24 February 2023

Answering the Housing Crisis

Answering the Housing Crisis
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Next week, councillors on the Healthier Communities committee will scrutinise the wicked issues creating a national and local housing crisis and review the actions of the council and partners to address the fallout.
Thursday 23 February 2023

Surgeries to tackle a rise in damp homes

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A series of surgeries for Torfaen residents have been set up during March to provide a range of information, advice and guidance on the increasing problem of mould and damp in homes.
Tuesday 17 January 2023

New Year, New Purpose

New Year, New Purpose
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In a new series of vlogs, foster carers from across Wales have come together to explore the reasons, life experiences and changes that led to them becoming carers.
Tuesday 20 December 2022

Volunteers needed for Assistive Technology trial

Volunteers needed for Assistive Technology trial
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Torfaen Council's assistive technology team is looking for volunteers to trial a new device aimed at helping to calm and comfort people living with dementia.
Thursday 15 December 2022

It's a kind of magic

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Residents living in care settings across Torfaen are trialling new technology which can help to reduce falls and stimulate movement and interaction.

Foster carer reaps reward

Foster carer reaps reward
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A Torfaen foster carer has received a prestigious award from the Fostering Network for her contribution to fostering.
Friday 2 December 2022

Fund open for Warm Hub applications

Fund open for Warm Hub applications
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This week, Torfaen Council has received a Welsh Government grant of £35,132 to support the creation of Warm Hubs in the borough.
Thursday 24 November 2022

Carers ID card takes off

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More than 200 young carers from across Torfaen have signed up to a new ID card that helps to make them more visible and valued in their communities.
Tuesday 22 November 2022

Fund launched to support unpaid carers

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Unpaid carers struggling with the cost of living can apply for a new grant of up to £500 to help with essential items.
Thursday 17 November 2022

Caring Costs roadshows

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Next week, Torfaen Council is hosting a series of roadshows across the borough to support unpaid carers concerned about the rising cost of living.
Wednesday 2 November 2022

Foster carers urgently needed across Wales

Foster carers urgently needed across Wales
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With around 550 foster carers needed each year in Wales, a one-off recruitment event looks to inspire a new generation of carers later this month.
Friday 14 October 2022

Torfaen Santa Appeal 2022

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The Torfaen Santa Appeal 2022 will open for donations at the beginning of next month.
Monday 10 October 2022

Celebrating World Mental Health Day

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More than 200 people attended a wellbeing event at the Congress Theatre today in celebration of World Mental Health Day.
Friday 7 October 2022

Bringing the Community Together this World Mental Health Day

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On Monday, Torfaen Council's Community Connectors team will be marking World Mental Health Day by holding a free wellbeing day at the Congress Theatre.
Wednesday 15 June 2022

Bench gets people talking

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A friendship bench outside a new community wellbeing hub is getting people talking.
Friday 10 June 2022

Making young carers more visible

Making young carers more visible
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Nearly 190 young carers in Torfaen have signed up for a national ID card, allowing them to be more visible within their communities.
Thursday 9 June 2022

Carers Garden goes wild

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A flower garden for unpaid carers in Torfaen has become the latest site where wildflowers are encouraged to grow in the borough.

Caring About the Cost of Living

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Around 40 unpaid carers have received help and advice about the rising cost of living as part of a series of Carers Week roadshows.
Tuesday 31 May 2022

Carers Week roadshows

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As part of Carers Week next week, Torfaen Council is organising a series of roadshows for unpaid carers concerned about the rising cost of living.
Friday 27 May 2022

Have your say on changes to the Mental Capacity Act

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The Welsh Government is consulting on changes to the Mental Capacity Act and how they will be applied.
Monday 16 May 2022

£500 unpaid carers payment

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Unpaid carers in Torfaen, who were in receipt of Carers Allowance on 31 March 2022, can now apply for a one-off £500 payment.
Wednesday 11 May 2022

Calling all creative children!

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To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight 2022, Torfaen Council is running a sunflower themed fostering competition for local children to get creatively involved in.
Monday 9 May 2022

Flowers for foster carers

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Residents are being asked to plant sunflower seeds in their gardens this spring to celebrate local foster carers, as part of the annual Foster Care Fortnight campaign.
Friday 8 April 2022

Shining a light on Parkinson's disease

Shining a light on Parkinson's disease
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Parkinson's Awareness Week kicks off on Monday and to mark the occasion, residents who suffer from the illness, are invited to attend a free local support group.
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