Care and Repair Western Bay

17/10/2026

Thank you to Sioned Williams AS/MS for recently visiting Care and Repair Western Bay and Care & Repair in Powys to hear about the vital services provided to older people in their areas.

We see every day how having the right help at home can make a real difference. There are many ways we can support older people to adapt their home to ensure they can continue living safely and independently in the home and community they love - www.careandrepair.org.uk/gethelp

Diolch i Sioned Williams AS/MS am ymweld yn ddiweddar â Care and Repair Western Bay Care & Repair in Powys i glywed am y gwasanaethau hanfodol a ddarperir i bobl hŷn yn yr ardal.

Gwelwn bob dydd sut mae cael y cymorth cywir gartref yn gallu gwneud gwahaniaeth go iawn. Mae sawl ffordd y gallwn gefnogi pobl hŷn i addasu eu cartrefi er mwyn sicrhau y gallan nhw barhau i fyw'n ddiogel ac yn annibynnol yn y cartref a'r gymuned sy'n bwysig iddyn nhw – https://careandrepair.org.uk/cy/get-help/

14/10/2026

12/10/2026

Thank you to Deputy First Minister of Wales Sioned Williams AS/MS for visiting Care & Repair Western Bay to hear about the vital services provided to older people in the Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd area.
There are many ways we can support older people to live independently to ensure they can continue living safely at home www.careandrepair.org.uk/gethelp Care & Repair Cymru

25/09/2026

"The difference it has made is incredible. I can have a shower whenever I want.

Before, I couldn't manage stepping over into the bath, so having a wet room has been a blessing."

John, who lives in Swansea, began experiencing problems with his legs, which affected his balance and mobility.

"They got worse and worse and now my balance has gone, and they just don’t work. The muscles have shrunk tremendously."

Because of his balance issues, John was worried about falling. After receiving support from Age Cymru, who helped him claim the benefits he was entitled to, John was put in touch with Care & Repair to make his home safer and reduce his risk of falls.

John said: "Someone visited within a fortnight, and the following week the work began. I had grab rails fitted at the front and back doors, as well as in the bathroom. The one by the bath was a lifesaver."

As John's balance continued to deteriorate, the council fitted a wet room and stairlift in his home. The wet room includes a shower chair and non-slip flooring, making bathing safer and easier.

"The difference it has made is incredible. I can have a shower whenever I want. Before, I couldn't manage stepping over into the bath, so having a wet room has been a blessing."

The stairlift has also had a huge impact on John's daily life.

"I don't know how I managed without it. We don't have a downstairs toilet, and with my mobility problems, getting upstairs was becoming very difficult."

John's story shows how simple, practical adaptations around the home can help reduce the risk of falls and support people to live independently for longer.

If you're worried about falling, the most important thing you can do is talk to someone. Your GP surgery can offer advice and may be able to refer you to local falls prevention services or a Falls Clinic.

🏠 Need help with adaptations around your home? Contact Care & Repair
🚶 Looking for information about staying active? Contact Age Cymru.
🦶 Concerned about foot care, including toenail cutting? Contact Age Connects Wales.

For more information on reducing your risk of falling, visit our website: https://careandrepair.org.uk/campaigns/falls-awareness-week/

29/06/2026

Don’t pay for welfare benefits advice – you can get these services for free.
In recent weeks we’ve become aware of private businesses advertising services for welfare rights advice.
There are many organisations in Swansea that will provide free advice and support with Attendance Allowance; PIP; Carer’s Allowance; Pension Credit and other benefits.
If residents have a support worker or are a service user of Social Services, then our council team can help.
We also work with and support other organisations who are happy to assist those who do not meet these criteria.
You can find out more here: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/sourcesofadviceandsupport

21/01/2026

Bore Da,

Today we have Care and Repair Western Bay at the Dementia Hwb to provide information on finance and benefits, as well as other support that is available. Pop in for a chat between 11am - 3pm, no appointment needed.

Heddiw mae Gofal a Thrwsio Bae Gorllewinol yn y Hwb Dementia i roi gwybodaeth am gyllid a budd-daliadau, yn ogystal ag eraill o gymorth sydd ar gael. Dewch i sgwrsio rhwng 11am - 3pm, dim apwyntiad angen.

22/12/2025

A huge thank you to contractors G.evans-C.james Landscapes,building from all the staff and clients at Care & Repair Western Bay for another generous donation this Christmas! Thank you 💚💚💚💚

26/11/2025

Our Caseworkers Emily and Kelly are in the Collaboration Station in Swansea today!!

📍Collaboration Station, St Davids, Swansea
🕥10am - 4pm

Come and have a chat with us!!😊

26/11/2025

Our Caseworkers Claire and Michelle are in the Dementia Hwb in Port Talbot!

Call in and see what aids, adaptations and advice we can offer!

📍Dementia Hwb, Port Talbot
🕧10am - 3pm

Come down and see us!! 😊