WCVA is pleased to be running this new scheme with Welsh Government and Credit Unions of Wales. If Covid-19 has caused you to be in rent arrears the Tenancy Saver Loan Scheme may be able to help you. The loan scheme is designed to prevent homelessness in Wales. If you are a tenant renting from […]

Carers Trust Wales have published Caring for someone with dementia: A guide for family and friends, a comprehensive resource that brings together the practical information and emotional guidance that carers need to support their own well-being. The comprehensive toolkit provides information for carers of people with dementia about issues, including: Getting a diagnosis Carers rights […]

Nick Johnson and Irene Mortimer lead these 6 weekly sessions which began on 1st October between 2pm – 3.30pm. This week’s session will focus on: ‘Carers. Assessing our own needs and permission to look after ourselves‘ The session being held on November  5th will focus on Hospital Admissions, Forward Planning, Legal and Ethical issues. They […]

Karen Acton and her son Mark worked with Mary Hayman on some Spring Art during Lockdown. Karen writes of a special time spent with her son. “My son, Mark, lives in supported living in Exeter but, just the day before Lockdown, he came to live with me for over three months. Each day we explored […]

Swansea Carers Centre is governed by a Board of Trustees who seek to ensure the best interest of carers and staff in all types of management decisions. We are fortunate that the Trustees, who volunteer their time, have a wealth of experience in both private and public sectors.

A moving account given by ‘Margaret’ a carer during lockdown. Leave No-one Behind is a recent report highlighting the affect the pandemic has had on older people in Wales. Irene Mortimer, Dementia Co-ordinator shared the views of older carers with Helena Herklots – Commissioner for Older People One carer ‘Margaret’ has shared an honest account of […]

Despite the situation we have continued to provide a full programme of activities and services to carers. We have continued to re-evaluate our services, listened to what carers are telling us and respond to their need. We cannot just remain as things are; the need for Swansea Carers Centre has increased and has become more […]

Are you caring for someone with Dementia? Our weekly drop-ins are held, via Zoom, every Tuesday – 2pm – 3pm. Every week there is a special guest joining the Zoom. This week we are joined by Donna Owens from Admiral Nurses. Contact irene@swanseacarerscentre.org.uk for further information and joining instructions. Tel: 07903671597

Life Coach, Susan Cole will be holding friendly and supportive sessions every Wednesday. Contact ali@swanseacarerscentre.org.uk for Zoom joining instructions.

Join us for our weekly quiz. Topics vary from gardening to films so there is something for everyone! The quiz will last 2pm-3pm

If you are aged between 16 – 25 and you are caring for someone then join us for our Quiz. This Zoom session will be held 7pm – 9pm.

We’re running an Health and Wellbeing meeting for Young Adult Carers (YAC) every Friday at 2pm.