13.04.2026

New “Healthy Homes” Appeal Launched to Help Older People in Wales Live Safely and Independently

Care & Repair Cymru has launched a new national fundraising appeal to raise urgent funds to tackle unsafe housing conditions affecting older and vulnerable people.

07.04.2026

You Can Now Contact Care & Repair using British Sign Language (BSL)

Care & Repair Cymru has partnered with Convo to unlock conversations using real time British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting services.

19.03.2026

Care & Repair Cymru responds to Older People’s Commissioner Report on state of Disabled Facilities Grants in Wales

Care & Repair are pleased to read the report from the Older People’s Commissioner highlighting the urgent need for improvements to the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants across Wales.

03.03.2026

Free Accessible Carbon Monoxide Alarms for people aged 50+

Older people across Wales who are Deaf or hard of hearing are being urged to come forward for potentially life-saving support, as part of a partnership between Care & Repair Cymru and Wales & West Utilities.

13.02.2026

Case study: David’s story

"I can’t emphasise enough how much Theresa and the Managing Better service has helped. Just being there to talk. They’re a point of contact and a comfort. They help mentally. Just knowing somebody’s there makes a big difference. Theresa has helped me enjoy life again”.

17.12.2025

Care & Repair Cymru Reacts to UK Government’s Decision to Scrap ECO

The end of a UK-wide fuel poverty programme risks leaving vulnerable households in Wales without vital support.

04.12.2025

Disrepair to Repair: Pilot Scheme Highlights Urgent Need for Safety-Net Grant to Protect Vulnerable Older People

Every day, Care & Repair caseworkers encounter older people unable to afford even the most basic repairs to their homes. In many areas of Wales, there is currently no public funding available to tackle serious or urgent disrepair among vulnerable, low-income older people.

07.11.2025

Qualia Law: Financial Safeguarding for Older Vulnerable People in Wales

In this guest post, Tom Evans writes about how Qualia Law is changing the lives of older people in Wales with not-for-profit legal advice and financial safeguarding.

14.10.2025

Meet The People Behind Care & Repair’s Lifesaving Work

A new report from Care & Repair Cymru offers a rare glimpse into the daily work of staff who help thousands of older and vulnerable people live safely and independently at home.

10.10.2025

We Need Your Help: Care & Repair Christmas Gift Box Appeal

We are inviting everyone to fill a shoebox with festive gifts and treats, to be delivered to an older person who may not have any friends or family around them this Christmas.

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