Wales

Child Documents

Newport and Gwent Samaritans: Newport and Gwent Samaritans offers these services: Telephone helpline operating 24 hours a day offering emotional support for anyone in crisis. Offers a listening and befriending service to people who are isolated, feel in despair or who are suicidal. Office open for drop-in visits 8.30am - 10pm. The national local rate Samaritans number (0845 790 90 90) can also put callers through without delay to their nearest unengaged branch.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/12323/
Newport CAB: Newport CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, housing rights, money and debt. Appointments Tues 2pm-4pm. Outreach service at Bettws, Dyffryn, Ringland, Somerton/Alway.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/7012/
Age Concern - North Wales Central: Age Concern - North Wales Central offers these services: Range of services for older people and their carers. Information, advocacy and advice. Service user representation forums. Lunch clubs. Befriending. Handyperson scheme. Information on Age Concern insurance. Outreach services and home visits.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/1215/
NCH - Family Answers: NCH - Family Answers offers these services: Work in partnership with Monmouthshire, Torfaen and Newport Social Services to provide family conferences for families having difficulties meeting the needs of their children.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/2516/
South Denbighshire CAB: South Denbighshire CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including housing rights, welfare rights and benefits, money and debt, consumer rights and employment rights. Court and tribunal representation. Runs sessions at the One Stop Shop, Corwen on Wednesdays 10am - 12 noon. Rural outreach service on 01824 707363.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/2611/
Bro Ddyfi Advice Centre: Bro Ddyfi Advice Centre offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including housing rights, welfare rights and benefits, money and debt, consumer rights and employment rights. Negotiation on behalf of clients and representation at tribunals and in court.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/2914/
Maesteg CAB: Maesteg CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer, employment and housing rights, money and debt. Medical appeals and employment tribunals representation. Weekly outreach session at Caerau Wednesdays 2pm-4pm (contact for further details).
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/7015/
Caerphilly County Borough CAB - Caerphilly CAB: Caerphilly County Borough CAB - Caerphilly CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer issues, employment and housing rights, legal issues, money and debt. Part of Caerphilly County CAB network (answerphone gives details of other bureaux).
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/8218/
Carmarthen and District CAB: Carmarthen and District CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer issues, employment and housing rights, legal issues, money and debt. Preparation and representation at employment tribunals, social security appeal tribunals. Money and debt advice service and action with local and national creditors.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/8221/
toogoodtowaste: toogoodtowaste offers these services: Provide furniture and household items to people who are in receipt of benefits or on a low income. People can visit the showroom - a minimum donation is required per item, free delivery for items over £10. Showroom also at 8 Canal Road, Cwmbach, Aberdare (01685 886633). Also opportunities for volunteering, work experience for community based charity.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/8582/
Pembroke and District CAB: Pembroke and District CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer issues, employment and housing rights, legal issues, money and debt. Extension session in Pembroke (Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am) at a venue which is accessible for wheelchair users. Weekly sessions at the Guildhall, Tenby (Monday 10am-12 noon) and The Bungalow, Kilgetty (Friday 9.30am-11am).
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/8661/
Voluntary Action Cardiff: Voluntary Action Cardiff offers these services: Supports, promotes and develops local voluntary action and services. Offers information on a wide range of local voluntary organisations, community and self help groups.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/10477/
Welsh Refugee Council: Welsh Refugee Council offers these services: Advice, support, casework and advocacy for asylum seekers and refugees. One stop services provide help with National Asylum Support Service (NASS) applications, advice on accommodation, travel assistance for asylum interviews, benefits, housing, health, immigration and education. Development support for refugee community groups. Translation service. Offices in Newport, Swansea and Wrexham.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/15557/
Immigration Advisory Service - Cardiff: Immigration Advisory Service - Cardiff offers these services: Advice, information and legal advice on immigration, nationality and asylum issues. Representation at immigration appeals and tribunals.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/15564/
BAWSO Women's Aid: BAWSO Women's Aid offers these services: Advice, support and refuge accommodation for black and minority ethnic women and their children who are experiencing domestic violence. Referrals to refuges and other emergency accommodation. Advice and help with related legal issues eg injunctions. 24 hour on call service.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/15736/
Swansea Chinese Community Co-op Centre: Swansea Chinese Community Co-op Centre offers these services: Services for the Chinese community. Advice and information on a range of issues, including racial harassment and local services. Recreational and social activities.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/15863/
Cardigan Women's Aid: Cardigan Women's Aid offers these services: Advice, support and assistance for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse. Referrals to refuges and other emergency accommodation. Advice and help with related legal issues, eg injunctions.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/15864/
Pembrokeshire Counselling Service: Pembrokeshire Counselling Service offers these services: Counselling service for people with emotional or relationship problems.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/16003/
Cardiff and the Vale Parents Federation - Learning Disabilities: Cardiff and the Vale Parents Federation - Learning Disabilities offers these services: Assistance for parents and carers of people with a learning disability. Provide information and opportunities for parents to meet together. Also produce a guide to services for people with learning disabilities.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/16136/
Newport MIND: Newport MIND offers these services: Range of services for adults with mental health problems. Drop-in providing information and general support. Women's drop-in service Monday and Friday 10am - 12.30pm, Wednesday 1.30pm - 4pm. Welfare rights, debt and housing advice and advocacy services Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm. Outreach service offering support at home to enable people to maintain life in the community.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/16139/
Age Concern Gwent: Age Concern Gwent offers these services: Range of services for older people and their carers operating from 10 separate bases. Hospital discharge scheme. Respite care. Community support and befriending. Information and advice. Advocacy for people in residential and nursing care homes. Lunch and day clubs. Carers project. Prevention of admission to hospital service. Ethnic minority service. EMI service.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/16192/
Swansea Women's Centre: Swansea Women's Centre offers these services: General advice, support and information for women on a range of issues, including domestic violence, education, sexual health, health and abuse. Legal advice from a solicitor by appointment. Support and self help groups. Creche facilities. Library. Training courses and volunteering opportunities. Drop-in with tea, coffee and the chance to socialise.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/16487/
Four Winds Centre: Four Winds Centre offers these services: Drop-in and resource centre for users of mental health services. Offer a meeting place, support and information on mental health issues and information on local resources and activities.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/16650/
Cardiff Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre: Cardiff Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre offers these services: Information, screening and counselling service for people at risk of inherited red blood cell disorders including sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia. Support and advice for families with family members with a major haemoglobin disorder. Specialist resource for professionals. Encourages the development of support groups.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/16699/
Carers Centre Cardiff and the Vale: Carers Centre Cardiff and the Vale offers these services: Information, advice and support for carers of all ages. Specific projects to support Black and minority ethnic groups and young carers. GP awareness project.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/21325/
Cardiff County Council Help Centre: Cardiff County Council Help Centre offers these services: Information and advice on council services.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/21735/
Information Shop - Newport: Information Shop - Newport offers these services: Information shop for young people aged 11-25. Support and guidance on a range of issues including housing, benefits, employment, education, money and debt. Drop-in careers sessions. Counselling and befriending for deaf young people.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/wales/22723/