This application process is open to public sector local authorities, local Health Board, third sector and registered social landlords within Cwm Taf Morgannwg.  The HCF Funding forms part of the wider Welsh Government policy ‘A Healthier Wales: Our plan for Health and Social care’ and sits under the Programme for Government, focussing capital investment into accommodation solutions for those people who need care and support.

The Housing for Care Funding Programme (HCF) (Objective 3) forms part of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership Board’s Capital Investment Plan.

This funding can be applied for, to invest into small scale capital projects and capital works that are expected to cost below the threshold of £100,000.  (Please note, this is not a revenue funding steam and cannot fund annual service running costs).

Target client groups include; older people, including those with dementia, people with learning disabilities or neuro-developmental conditions, people with emotional health and well-being needs,  children with complex needs and unpaid carers.

Before making an application, please read the Welsh Government ‘Housing with Care Guidance 2022-2023’ to ensure your application meets the relevant criteria.  The full guidance can be found in the following links:

https://gov.wales/housing-care-fund-hcf-guidance-2022-2023

https://llyw.cymru/y-gronfa-tai-gofal-ctg-canllaw-2022-i-2023

In summary, Housing with Care Funding can be invested into the following kinds of projects:

• repairs, refurbishments and improvements to existing housing with care or intermediate care settings;
• equipment and adaptations to existing homes which are not supported by other Welsh Government adaptations grants (such as provision of storage space for equipment and mobility vehicles or wheelchairs), including supplementing the cost of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) over the £36,000 statutory maximum;
• other smaller scale projects in support of HCF objectives e.g. community or third sector led; and
• digital aids, monitoring and assistive technologies

HCF Objective 3 may not be used for:

• purchase of vehicles
• conversion or improvement of analogue to digital technology infrastructure

Click here for application form

Application process will open from 8^th February 2023 to 31^st March 2023, please return your completed application forms by 31^st March 23 to Paul Ellis – Regional Compliance Officer

Email: Paul.J.Ellis@rctcbc.gov.uk

VAMT and Merthyr College have been working in partnership to organise a Volunteering Fayre.  This is taking place Monday 13th February 11am - 3pm in the Atrium at the college.  

The event is open to members of the public as well as learners so please come along and find out what volunteering opportunities are available in the Merthyr area.

Please contact Fran on 07958 132822 or email frances.barry@vamt.net for more information.

The Outdoor Partnership have teamed up with Cambrian Village Trust and local paddle sport instructor Ashley from Rhondda Paddle sport Club to run our first Cwm Taf Morgannwg Adventure Therapy Project.

THIS IS FOR AGE 18+ Males only

These sessions are suitable for adults who have never tried any paddle sport before or would like to join in and do some more flat-water paddling. All safety and paddle sport equipment will be provided!! This program is planned to improve individuals’ mental health and wellbeing through the outdoors.

Please click on expression of interest link below if you would like to attend.

 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/into-the-blue-paddlesport-adventure-therapy-pilot-program-tickets-528166449067

Contact Leila Connelly from The Outdoor Partnership if you like further information. leila.connolly@partneriaeth-awyr-agored.co.uk

Mental Health support workshop with Shift Together Mental Health

Wednesday 15th February 11am - 2pm At Voluntary Action Centre - CF47 8UH

You can refer yourself, simply call or email to book at place on the session.

Equally if you are unsure, you can share any questions or queries before booking by contacting Caroline at Shift on shiftwales@gmail.com 07492653314 or Faye Mental Health Development Officer at VAMT on faye.johnson@vamt.net or 07553147616

#mentalhealthsupport

#mentalhealthmerthyrtydfil

#shifttogethermentalhealth

Have you used Mental Health services?

Are you a carer?

We are looking at how we reward and recognise people who get involved in Mental Health Services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg. For example, sharing ideas, experiences and opinions, it could also include working with others to design, deliver and evaluate services, mental health policies and procedures.

We want to hear from people with experience of mental ill health and the friends and families (carers) who support them. The information we collect in the survey will be used to find the best way to reward and recognise the involvement of people with lived experience of mental illness in improving services in the future.

Please click on link to take part in this survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JT69MZC

If you have any questions please contact Sharon Jones, Mental Health Service User Involvement Officer on 07553 102266 or email sharon.jones@vamt.net