22.11.2024

Introducing Care & Repair Cymru’s New Chair of Trustees

To mark this year’s Welsh Charities Week, we are introducing our new Chair of Trustees. Andrew Vye is a Director […]

07.11.2024

Care & Repair Unveils Ambitious 5-Year Strategy to Support Older People in Wales

The strategy comes at a critical time as the organisation responds to the growing needs of an ageing population.

10.10.2024

We Need Your Help: Christmas Gift Box Appeal

Fill a shoebox with festive gifts for an older person this Christmas.

16.09.2024

Impact Report: Care & Repair Cymru 2023-24

Last year the services we delivered increased significantly compared to 2022/23.

29.05.2024

Care & Repair Cymru Receives GSK IMPACT Award

Care & Repair Cymru CEO Chris Jones accepted the prestigious award at the award ceremony at The King’s Fund in London.

Mamwlad Project - John and Caseworker

01.05.2024

Supporting the Farming Community in Powys

The Mamwlad Project supports people over 50 in the farming community.

29.04.2024

Care & Repair Cymru Launches New ‘Older not Colder’ Service

Care & Repair Cymru has launched a Wales-wide service aimed at reducing the impact and severity of fuel poverty on […]

04.03.2024

Care & Repair Cymru Wins Top UK Health Award

Following a rigorous selection and assessment process, Care & Repair Cymru was chosen from more than 500 charities across the UK.

19.01.2024

Scams Warning for Older People in Wales

Rogue builders taking advantage of soaring energy bills.

15.01.2024

Welsh Government Recognise the Importance of Home Adaptations Hospital Discharge

The Welsh Government has published its updated hospital discharge guidance.

Chris Jones

19.12.2023

A Year of Relentless Challenges – A Message From Our Chief Executive

2023 has been a year of relentless challenges for our vulnerable older loved ones. We’ve witnessed historically high inflation and […]

22.08.2023

WATCH: National News Coverage for Care & Repair’s Safety Net Grant Ask 

 Following the publication of our ‘State of Older People’s Housing in Wales’ report in January 2023, Care & Repair […]

Senedd Debate Chamber

04.07.2023

Senedd Support for a Care & Repair Safety-Net Grant for Housing Disrepair

On 28th June 2023, Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, the Plaid Cymru Housing, Health and Social Care Spokesperson, hosted a short […]

25.06.2023

How a Free Healthy Homes Check Can Help You

Sandra Davies is a Care & Repair Caseworker covering the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot area. She visits older people […]

23.06.2023

Managing Better Project: Year in Review

The last 12 months have been the most successful since the Managing Better service began. Last year, Managing Better helped […]

30.05.2023

Care & Repair’s Hospital to a Healthier Home Service Helps Record Number of People

The service sped up the safe hospital discharge of 4,302 patients in the last 12 months.

16.05.2023

Care & Repair Attend Spring Party Conferences 

For the first time in over three years, Care & Repair went on the road to the Spring Welsh Political Party Conferences.

31.03.2023

Care & Repair’s Award-Winning Fuel Poverty Service Ends

The 70+ Cymru Project ran from 2021-2023 and was the only Wales-wide project of its kind.

The 70+ Cymru team at the Wales Energy Efficiency Awards 2023

01.03.2023

Care & Repair’s Work to Tackle Fuel Poverty Wins Award

We have been named Vulnerable Customer Support Organisation of the Year, at the Wales Energy Efficiency Awards 2023.

05.12.2022

Q&A With Care & Repair Cymru’s Chair of Trustees

"I have always, since a young child, got on well with older people. Perhaps it was because I found them interesting, and they would listen to me."

Welsh housing awards 2022 prize

24.11.2022

Care & Repair Wins Welsh Housing Award

Care & Repair’s Hospital to a Healthier Home service is one of this year’s winners at the Welsh Housing Awards […]

Bridgend county Care & repair hospital to home service representative

31.10.2022

Bridgend Care & Repair Celebrates Supporting 10,000 Patients 31.10.2022

Bridgend County Care & Repair has reached the remarkable milestone of receiving its 10,000th referral, as it helps patients to […]

How We're Helping to Tackle Hospital Waiting Times

21.10.2022

How We’re Helping to Tackle Hospital Waiting Times

  Hospital waiting times in Wales are at a record high, but our Hospital to a Healthier Home project is […]

15.09.2022

What the Energy Price Guarantee Actually Means for You

Liz Truss has announced an Energy Price Guarantee, also known as a price freeze, to come into effect on 1 […]

08.09.2022

UPDATED: Guide to all Cost of Living Financial Support for Older People

This guide takes you through each of the separate measures of support available to you. Wales Winter Fuel Support Scheme […]

Rural Wales and the of Rising Energy Bills

01.09.2022

Blog: Facing Rising Energy Bills in Rural Wales

Originally from Ireland, she and her husband Vivion, 81, have lived in Wales for almost 40 years.

people gardening

27.06.2022

Why Building Trust is so Important – Mr Taylor’s Story

Mr Taylor is 81-year-olds and lives alone in a home he has owned for almost half a century. His property […]

A hat a scarf and a pair of gloves placed on tom of a heater

14.03.2022

Ten Ways You can Save Energy for Under £20

Here are ten simple ways you can save energy at home, and reduce your bills. Each one of these is […]

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