The National Office for Care and Support in Wales has published its first annual report. The report outlines the key work the office has undertaken over the last year with the aim to:
1. Support the Chief Social Care Officer for Wales.
2. Develop, implement and deliver the National Care and Support Service for Wales.
3. Implement and manage the National Commissioning Framework for Care and Support in Wales.
Keeping your home warm in the winter can be expensive so benefits like the Winter Fuel Payment can make all the difference.
The fuel poverty charity NEA estimates that around 4 million UK households are unable to afford sufficient heating, and in January 2023 it reported there were around 4000 excess deaths during the winter months.
If you are an older person and receive certain benefits, you may be eligible for financial support with your heating bills.
Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free lump payment to help you to heat your home in the winter.
The benefit was introduced in 1997 for older people who feel the cold more, are less active and stay indoors more.
The payment is either £200 or £300, depending on your date of birth and whether or not you live alone.
If you or your partner were born before 23 September 1944, it should be £300.
Payments are usually made in November and December.
For more information see homecare.co.uk
12 incredible years since we first opened our doors as a care company, and what a journey it has been. From day one, our goal has been simple — to provide compassionate, reliable and person-centred care to the people who need it most.
Over the years, we’ve grown, learned and supported so many wonderful clients and families. None of this would be possible without our dedicated team, whose hard work and heart make all the difference every single day.
Thank you to our staff, clients, families and community for your trust and support. Here’s to the past 12 years — and many more to come.
