Neath Port Talbot local Info

ADVICE & TELEPHONE SUPPORT

Citizens Advice Bureaux
offer free information and advice on a wide range of issues: financial,
benefits, consumer, legal, housing etc. at their offices, by telephone,
online and by email. They might also be able to visit people in their homes. There are offices in Neath and Port Talbot with outreach services in Crynant, Gwaun, Briton Ferry, Seven Sister, Blaengwynfi, Cwmafan, Cymmer, and Glyncarrig
www.citizensadvice.org.uk

DIAL
provides information and advice to disabled people and others on all aspects of living with a disability: www.dialuk.info/findadial/FullResults.asp?Org_Name=DIAL Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot

Samaritans
provide confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who
are experiencing feelings of distress or despair,
by phone. The nearest offices are at Swansea: 01792 655999 or
Bridgend: 01656 662333.

To visit the local office ring 01792 655999.
www.samaritans.org
Or email: jo@samaritans.org 
 

CARERS

Local Authority Support

Advice, assessments & a drop in centre.

Local Young Carers Support
aims to support children and young people between the ages of 11 & 16
who provide care for another person.
Swansea Neath Port Talbot Crossroads contact:
Catherine Bowen, Clydach Memorial Hospital, Quarr Road, Clydach
Swansea SE6 5DT 

Swansea Neath Port Talbot Crossroads
aims to give practical support, usually in the home, to give carers some
respite.
tel. 01792 846351
email: swanseaneath.porttalbot@crossroads.org.uk
www.crossroads.org.uk


EDUCATION

Neath Port Talbot Community Learningpool
Learningpool offers an Internet gateway to learning, employment and leisure information.
www.learningpool.org

Special Educational Needs
 
Student grants

 

HEALTHCARE

Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust
provides an integrated, community and acute health care service at
hospitals and outreach clinics.
www.bromor-tr.wales.nhs.uk  or
www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=92&redirect=yes

Neath Port Talbot Community Health Council
offers information and advice about health and related services in the local area . They also advise and support people who wish to
make complaints about NHS Services.
www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=215

Neath Port Talbot Local Health Board
is responsible for monitoring and developing primary care services (GPs, dentists, opticians, pharmacists) and for tackling health inequalities.
www.neathporttalbotlhb.wales.nhs.uk  or
www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=245&redirect=yes/


HOUSEHOLD REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS

Neath Port Talbot Care and Repair
offers help with carrying out house repairs and installing disability
livings aids.
Neath Port Talbot Care & Repair, Unit 1Ei
D'Arcy Business Park, Llandarcy, NEATH SA10 6EJ
Tel 01792 321122 Fax 01792 818231
enquiries@nptcareandrepair.co.uk

 


LIBRARY SERVICES

Neath Port Talbot Library and Information Services
http://www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk/libraries/

Mobile libraries & special services



SHOP MOBILITY
www.justmobility.co.uk/shopmobility/admin/ShowSite.asp?Routine=List&UserId=S00256


SOCIAL CARE & DISABILITY SUPPORT

Social Services Contact Centre
provides information about the Local Authority's services.
www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk/health/index.cfm

British Red Cross
provides home from hospital discharge scheme & loan of medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, bed rests and comodes to people on a short term basis .
www.redcross.org.uk/localservice.asp?id=36389

Children with disabilities
Social services - adults with physical disabilities
information about assessments, homecare, community alarms and day care.
 


TRANSPORT

Blue Badge Car Parking facilities
www.npt.gov.uk/atoz/atoz_entry.cfm?title_id=313

Car sharing scheme
www.swwitch2share.com

Neath Port Talbot Community Transport
provides information about a range of schemes in the county.
http://ims.npt.gov.uk/imsapps/publictransport/community_transport.aspx