Carer support groups and organisations

Do you provide care and support to someone who is ill, older, has a physical or mental health condition or has a disability and you’re not paid to do so? This might be a friend, family member or neighbour. You might help them to get to appointments, prepare meals or drinks, help them with washing or dressing. Whilst rewarding, this can be challenging and leave you feeling isolated or unsupported.

Would you like support, information or advice? Our Merthyr Tydfil Unpaid Carer Partnership could help!

There are organisations and services in Merthyr Tydfil area that can offer you information, advice and support.

Contact our Carer Support Co-ordinators:

Caitlin Matthews

Email: caitlin.matthews@merthyr.gov.uk

Telephone: 07762 408368

Caroline Lamont

Email: caroline.lamont@merthyr.gov.uk

Telephone: 07561 601917

Merthyr Tydfil Unpaid Carers Partnership (MTUCP)

Merthyr Tydfil Unpaid Carers Partnership consists of Merthyr Tydfil Local Authority and our partner organisations working together to support unpaid carers to have the right support at the right time. Ensuring Unpaid Carers feel listened to and know where to find information, support and advice to enable them to continue in their caring role.

VAMT (Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil)

Phone: 01685 353900

Supports, connects, and represents voluntary and community organisations in Merthyr Tydfil. Providing advice on funding, governance, training and networking. VAMT has close links to the Local Authority to ensure the voluntary sector’s voice is heard.

Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil

Telephone Number: 01685 379633

Email: info@canceraidmerthyr.co.uk

Practical and emotional support for individuals, families and carers whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosis.

People First

Phone: 01443 757954

Email: enquiries@rctpeoplefirst.org.uk

Peer support led by and for people with a Learning Disability.

Halo Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village

Phone: 01685 727476

Supporting the Merthyr Tydfil communities to lead active, healthy lifestyles through accessible and engaging leisure opportunities.

Gellideg Foundation Group

The Wellbeing Centre Canol-Y-Bryn,

Heol Tai Mawr, Gellideg, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1ND

01685 383929

Holistic, community-based activities, Creating positive, long-lasting opportunities for the people of Merthyr Tydfil to improve and maintain physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

PeoplePlus Merthyr Tydfil

Independent Living Services - Merthyr Tydfil

Phone: 01685 383340

Delivering employment support, skills training, independent living, prison education, starting a business, and support to help employers grow.

Age Connects Morgannwg

Cynon Linc, Seymour St, Aberdare CF44 7BL

Phone: 01443 490650

Information, advice and services to support older people to remain living in their own home, independently for as long as possible. They offer independent and confidential information, advice and support on a variety of issues such as care, legal, health, housing, income and benefits, consumer, leisure, learning and work.