USEFUL INFORMATION:
As the Government steps up its fight against the Corona Virus many of us will require assistance as we self-isolate, or more information about current services and if there will be an effect on them. This leaflet is designed to provide you with the basic information to allow you to make contact with people who are able to assist or signpost you to the correct service. It is important to note that this is general advice and developing daily. You can contact anyone mentioned below:
AGE CONNECTS NEATH PORT TALBOT
Telephone number 01639 617333;
Email: rhiannon@ageconnectsnpt.org.uk
Age Connects NPT are able to offer a telephone befriending service for those who are lonely and isolated. They can also collect prescriptions, shopping and can offer a dog walking service. Please ring them for advice and information. For updates visit their Facebook Page “Age Connects NPT”
NEATH PORT TALBOT CVS:
Local Area Co-Ordinator – Ioan Richards;
Telephone numbers: 01639 631246; 07071 113832;
Email: i.richards@npt.gov.uk
Website: www.nptcvs.wales
NPTCVS will be keeping in contact with residents, working with local partners and speaking to local businesses and groups to make sure all opportunities for support is explored.
Please contact NPTCVS if you require assistance/more information.
NOTE: NPTCVS Volunteers WILL NOT ASK FOR:
1) TO ENTER YOUR HOME;
2) REQUEST MONEY;
3) REQUEST ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION (FULL NAME, DATE OF BIRTH ETC);
4) REQUEST BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS OR DEBIT/CREDIT CARD DETAILS.
IF YOU ARE ASKED FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT NPTCVS IMMEDIATELY.
BLAENGWRACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL:
Councillors can offer you general advice regarding signposting you to the correct service if you are unsure who to contact, or advice on any general questions you may have. The Council/Councillors will try to assist the community in any way they can.
Webiste: www.blaengwrachcommunitcouncil.org;
BLAENGWRACH COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS:
Councillor Carolyn Edwards (County Councillor);
Telephone number: 01639 720083;
Email: carolyn.blaengwrach@gmail.com
Councillor Chris Kelly;
Telephone: 07584 081365;
Email:kellychris802@gmail.com
Councillor Andrew Hippsley;
Telephone: 01639 721322;
Email: a.hippsley1@gmail.com
Councillor Julia Hippsley;
Telephone: 01619 721322;
Email: pontwalby2@gmail.com
Councillor Amanda Doherty;
Telephone: 01639 720424;
Email: amandalewisdoherty@me.com
Councillor Philippa Richards;
Telephone: 07528 267526;
Email: agentphilippa@gmail.com
Councillor Menna Mortimore;
Telephone: 01639 720557;
Email: mennamortimore@hotmail.com
Councillor Rhian Williams;
Telephone: 01639 720366;
Email: rhian40@hotmail.com
Councillor Rhian Watts:
Telephone: 01639 720049;
Email: adrianwatts@aol.com
NOTE: THE NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL ARE AT PRESENT PUTTING TOGETHER A DATABASE FOR EACH WARD WITHIN THE UNITARY AUTHORITY AREA WHICH WILL GIVE DETAILS OF VOLUNTEERS ETC. WITHIN THE AREA. FOR UPDATES PLEASE VISIT THE NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE: www.npt.gov.uk OR THE PUBLIC HEALTH WALES WEBSITE: www.phw.nhs.wales