Support for individuals
The rapidly increasing cost of living is a real concern for many people in our region. Our partners are working to help you access any support that is available, and we would really recommend getting in touch with them if you are worried as they will be able to provide the best advice about who to get in touch with based on your circumstances.
Cardiff residents should contact C3SC:
Vale of Glamorgan resident should contact GVS:
Other useful links
Cardiff and Vale Carers Gateway
Cardiff and Vale Carers Gateway understand that being an unpaid carer can be exhausting and it can be hard finding the information you need. Their Wellbeing Workers can help you access local services and advise on the latest support and grants.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have advice about staying well during the cost of living crisis, including, protecting your mental health, eating on a budget and staying physically fit and warm.
Cardiff Council
Cardiff Council have information about a range of local support that is available.
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Vale of Glamorgan council have information on help and support if you are struggling to pay your bills due to the rising cost of living.
Cardiff and Vale Credit Union
Cardiff and Vale Credit Union offer safe savings accounts and affordable loans to anyone living in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan or working anywhere in Wales.
MoneyHelper
MoneyHelper has a range of useful links as well as clear and impartial information and advice to explain what you need to do and how you can do it. They have information on all aspects of finances including benefits, everyday money, family and care, homes, money troubles, pensions and retirement, savings and work.
Our Priorities
DECHRAU’N DDA
STARTING WELL
We want every child in Cardiff and Vale to have the opportunity to thrive. Our work focuses on children in vulnerable situations and the services that support them.
HENEIDDIO’N DDA
AGEING WELL
We know how hard it can be to find help when people need it the most. We want to make sure there is community support to help people stay as healthy as possible so they can carry on doing the things that matter most to them.
BYW’N DDA
LIVING WELL
As a Partnership we have worked together with people with a learning disability, their families, carers and the third and independent sector to produce a clear direction for the planning and delivery of adult learning disability services across the region over the next five years.