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Access to work – what is it?

Access to Work is a publicly funded employment support program that aims to help more disabled people start or stay...

Access to work- how can it help?

Access to Work can help pay for support you may need because of your disability or long term health condition,...

Access to work – who is eligible?

https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work You can apply for Access to Work if you: Are normally resident in, and working in, Great Britain Have...

Warm Hubs

In light of the rising cost of living and concerns around the affordability of heating the home during the winter...

School and childcare costs

Childcare Offer Wales The Welsh Government’s Childcare Offer for Wales means that many parents of 3 to 4 year olds...

Winter Fuel Payments

If you were born before 23 September 1958 you could get either £200 or £300 to help you pay your...

Warm Home Discount

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off £150 discount off your electricity bill. If you’re eligible, your electricity supplier...

Cold Weather Payments

You’ll get a payment if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees...

Emergency Housing Support Drop ins

If the customer has an emergency housing situation they can visit a drop in service, to speak to someone face...

Adult services – Torfaen Council

If a Contract Holder requires long term support with help on their daily chores, appointments, a kind of support that...

Citizens Advice Torfaen

Their main office in Portland Buildings is open Monday-Friday between 9.30am-3.30pm and they have drop in availability Tuesday-Friday. They are...

Torfaen Food Banks

Blaenavon Foodbank Victory Church The Green Room, 16 Broad Street, Blaenavon NP4 9ND Thursdays 1 – 3pm vcblaenavon foodbank CoStar...

GDAS

GDAS in Torfaen is located at : The Lighthouse George Street Pontypool NP4 6BZ Tel: 01495 366810 Monday – Friday: 9am –...

The Biscuit Fund

The Biscuit Fund is a small group that operates solely online. They maintain a ‘watchful eye’ on help forums and...

How do I contact Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC)?

The contact details for Torfaen Borough Council are as follows: Contact Us | Torfaen County Borough Council Telephone: 01495 762200 (08:30...