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Helping older people in Wales to repair, adapt and maintain their homes. / Helpu pobl hŷn yng Nghymru i drwsio, addasu a chynnal a chadw eu cartrefi. www.careandrepair.org.uk
Care & Repair Cymru warns that the UK Government’s decision to end the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) from March 2026 without a replacement programme in place, risks leaving vulnerable households without essential fuel-poverty support.

Read our response: careandrepair.org.uk/care-repair-...
December 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Disrepair to repair: A safety-net grant pilot scheme. Our latest Care & Repair report highlights the urgent need for a national Safety-Net Grant to tackle hazardous disrepair in older people’s homes across Wales - careandrepair.org.uk/disrepair-to...
December 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Dylai dod â'r argyfwng tai i ben fod yn flaenoriaeth i Lywodraeth nesaf Cymru Rydym ni yn Care & Repair Cymru, yn un o 20 o sefydliadau - fel rhan o Cartrefi i Gymru Gyfan - sy'n gofyn i bob plaid i ymrwymo i dri cham dewr, ond posibl.

Darllenwch ein maniffesto: sheltercymru.org.uk/policy_and_r...
December 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Ending the housing emergency must be the priority for the next Welsh Government. We at Care & Repair Cymru, are one of 20 organisations - as part of Homes For All Cymru - looking for every party to commit to three bold, but realisable steps.

Read our manifesto: sheltercymru.org.uk/policy_and_r...
December 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We're delighted our Managing Better service is shortlisted for the #WelshHousingAwards in the Working in Partnership category.

Managing Better is a free home visiting service offering advice and practical help for people over 50 who have hearing loss, sight loss, dementia, or had a stroke.
November 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Today we’re supporting @nea.org.uk #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay

A day to highlight the ever-growing crisis of fuel poverty in Wales and across the UK.

According to the Welsh Government’s own estimates:

• 304,000 vulnerable households in Wales were estimated to be living in fuel poverty, equivalent
November 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Sut ydych chi wedi paratoi ar gyfer y gaeaf?

Mae paratoi ar gyfer misoedd y gaeaf yn gam pwysig wrth sicrhau eich bod yn aros yn ddiogel, cynnes ac annibynnol drwy’r flwyddyn. O wirio larymau mwg hyd at ymuno â’r Gofrestr Gwasanaethau Blaenoriaeth, mae llu o bethau y gallwch eu gwneud i sicrhau
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
How have you prepared for winter?

Preparing for the winter months is an important step in ensuring that you stay safe, warm and independent year-round. From checking smoke alarms through to signing up to the Priority Services Register, there are a whole host of things that you can do to make
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today we're attending the @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social conference in Cardiff City Stadium. If you're attending, come and have a chat with us and find out more about our work and learn more about how our vital services prevents hospital admissions.
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Mae therapi galwedigaethol yn arbed arian ar draws gwasanaethau iechyd a gofal drwy leihau derbyniadau i'r ysbyty ac anghenion gofal tymor hir. Mae'n ymarferol, yn canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn ac yn gost-effeithiol.

Darganfod mwy: rcot.co.uk/RightTimeOT #RightTimeOT #OTWeek25
November 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Occupational therapy saves money across health and care by reducing hospital admissions and long-term care needs. It’s practical, person-centred and cost-effective.

Find out more: rcot.co.uk/RightTimeOT #RightTimeOT #OTWeek25
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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💚 About West Wales Care & Repair 💚

West Wales Care & Repair is a not-for-profit charitable organisation assisting older and disabled people in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion to remain in their own home🏡

For more information, visit our webpage 🔗 careandrepair.org.uk/agen.../care...
October 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Today is World Stroke Day.

Recovering from a stroke can bring new challenges – but support is here.

Care & Repair’s Managing Better team helps older people feel safer, more confident and supported at home.

We’re proud to work in partnership with:
October 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Meet The People Behind Care & Repair’s Lifesaving Work 😊

A new report from Care & Repair Cymru offers a rare glimpse into the daily work of staff who help thousands of older and vulnerable people live safely and independently at home - careandrepair.org.uk/meet-the-peo...
October 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today we’re at the NEA Cymru #FuelPovertyConf.

Great to hear insights from our partners @talkolderpeople.bsky.social, @nea-cymru.bsky.social, @bensaltmarsh.bsky.social and many others.
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Our Head of Wales @bensaltmarsh@bsky.social opens our #FuelPovertyConf by saying that fuel poverty is made worse by 'old cold leaky homes - we have many here in Wales'.
October 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Nid yw cwympo yn rhan anochel o heneiddio. Mae pobl o bob oedran yn medru cwympo ond wrth i ni fynd yn hŷn, rydyn ni'n fwy tebygol o gael niwed. Dyma rai awgrymiadau gwych i leihau eich risg, 'Cadw trefn ar eich meddyginiaethau' - bit.ly/WythnosYmwyb...

#GostwngCwympiadauGydanGilydd
September 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Falling over is not an inevitable part of growing older. We can fall over at any age but as we get older, we’re more likely to get hurt. We’ve some top tips to reduce your risk, ‘Managing your medications’ - bit.ly/FallsAwarene...

#ReduceFallsTogether
September 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Gall sicrhau fod eich cartref yn ddiiogel ac yn gweddu eich anghenion ostwng eich risg o syrthio. Gall @careandrepair.org.uk helpu gydag addasadau megis canllawiau a stepiau i’ch helpu i fyw’n ddiogel ac annibynnol yn eich cartref eich hun.
September 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Ensuring your home is safe and suits your needs can help reduce your risk of falling over. @careandrepair.org.uk can help with adaptations such as grab rails, handrails and steps to help you to live safely and independently at home. If you’re worried about falling
September 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Mae gweithio i atal cwympiadau yn arbed miliynau o bunnoedd i'n gwasanaethau iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol bob blwyddyn. Mae hefyd yn arbed miloedd o bobl hŷn rhag gorfod troi at y gwasanaethau gofal.

Mae'r Tasglu Cwympiadau yn gynghrair sy'n canolbwyntio ar atal cwympiadau ymhlith pobl hŷn yng
September 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Falls prevention work not only saves our health and social care services millions of pounds each year but it also saves potentially thousands of older people from needing care services.

The Falls Taskforce is an alliance focused on falls prevention for older people in Wales including,
September 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Nid yw cwympo yn rhan anochel o heneiddio. Mae pobl o bob oedran yn medru cwympo ond wrth i ni fynd yn hŷn, rydyn ni'n fwy tebygol o gael niwed. Dyma rai awgrymiadau gwych sy'n medru lleihau eich risg, gan ddechrau gyda 'Gwirio eich cartref' - bit.ly/WythnosYmwyb...

#GostwngCwympiadauGydanGilydd
September 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Falling over is not an inevitable part of growing older. We can fall over at any age but as we get older, we’re more likely to get hurt. We’ve some top tips to reduce your risk, starting with ‘Check your home’ - bit.ly/FallsAwarene...

#ReduceFallsTogether
September 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Mae’r wythnos hon yn nodi Wythnos Atal Cwympiadau. Mae @careandrepair.org.uk @agecymru.bsky.social Age Connects Wales yn gweithio mewn partneriaeth i arwain ymgyrch i godi ymwybyddiaeth ynglyn a cwympiadau.

Mae’n bwysig i gofio, nid yw cwympiadau yn rhan anochel o heneiddio – bit.ly/WythnosYmwyb...
September 15, 2025 at 7:50 AM