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What is Bridging The Gap Gwent (BTGG)?

Bridging The Gap Gwent (BTGG) is NEWCIS’ respite scheme that provides you with a short period of rest from your caring role.

Respite care means taking a break from caring, while the person you care for is looked after by someone else. It lets you take time out to look after yourself and helps stop you becoming exhausted and run down.

A short break from your caring role could include attending a personal appointment, an event or socialising with friends.

If you care for someone and reside in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Gwent, Monmouthshire, Newport or Torfaen, you could be eligible to access the award-winning scheme.

The scheme is accessible to unpaid adult carers and young carers (under 16).

The process

Have a discussion with your social worker / professional about the need for respite / a short break through a What Matters Conversation / Carers Needs Assessment.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be able to choose a care provider of your choice (it is your responsibility to ensure they have capacity to meet your requirements).
The social worker / professional will make a referral to NEWCIS and inform us of your chosen care provider. At this stage, your personal details will be inputted and stored on our secure database in line with GDPR for the purpose of the scheme only.
A code will be issued to the chosen care provider and the unpaid carer. You will receive a letter with all of the relevant information and next steps.

Care Providers

Abicare Services Ltd

Counties/areas covered
Monmouthshire / Newport

Care provided
Personal Care / Companionship / Escorts – Day Trips, appointments, shopping, cinema etc.

Contact

Telephone: 07541692322
Email: tracey.jenkins@abicare.co.uk

Age Cymru Gwent

Counties/areas covered

Newport, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly

Care provided

Shopping, wellbeing, domestic support, personal care, assistance with medical appointments, errands.

Services differ dependant on which county you live.

Contact

Telephone: 07910 164 295

Email: c.johnson@agecymrugwent.org

Age Connects Torfaen

Dementia Services:

Dementia Groups for both young onset dementia (people aged 40-55) and older people (aged 55+)
Home Visits
Dementia Choir
Dementia Friendly Golf sessions
Little Visitors- bringing together babies and older people for a joint singing session.

Other Services Available:

Cleaning service
Shopping service direct to the home
Assisted shop
Transport
Sitting service
Nail cutting
Ceramics workshops
Cake decorating workshops
Jewellery making workshops
Hanging basket workshops
Trips out
Assistance in the community
Appointment assistance
Lunch clubs
Collecting prescriptions
Support to engage in community activities
Bespoke companion service
Dinner Club

Activities specifically for Young Carers:

Silent disco with meal
Ceramics workshop with meal
Jewellery workshop with meal
Dinner club

Areas covered: Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Monmouth and Newport.

Telephone: 01495 769264

Arian Care

Counties/areas covered

Newport

Care provided

Home Care, Domiciliary Care, Dementia Care.

Contact

Telephone: 01633 633413

Email: enquiries@ariancare.co.uk

A Little Help With SJ

Counties/areas covered

Gwent South Wales

Care provided

Sitting service, shopping, ironing, all cleaning work, meal prep at home and drinks, collection of medication.

Contact

Telephone: 07891480873

Email: samanthaconnell0901@gmail.com

Caerphilly County Borough Council – Sport & Leisure Services

Counties/areas covered

Caerphilly County Borough

Care provided

Personal care, errands, day trips etc. Leisure facilities/membership

Contact

Telephone: 01443 86307

Email: leisure@caerphilly.gov.uk

Caracaring

Counties/areas covered

Gwent region

Care provided

Personal Care, errands, companionship.

Contact

Telephone: 01633 244007

Email: liz@caracaring.wales

The Care Collective

Counties/areas covered

Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire,

Newport, Torfaen

Care provided

Personal care, respite at home, community based activities.

Contact

Telephone: 01495 769996

Email: elizabeth.prosser@thecarecollective.wales / rebecca.harding@thecarecollective.wales

Colliers Adventure Farm

Counties/areas covered

Caerphilly County Borough

Care provided

Day trip to an adventure farm that requires adult supervision for children.(Indoor/outdoor play equipment, petting/feeding and animals and jumping pillows. A true family day out.

Contact

Telephone: 01443711772

Email: admin@colliersfarm.uk

Helden Care Agency

Counties/areas covered

Newport

Care provided

Personal Care, shopping, domestic, medication, respite, dementia care

Contact

Telephone: 01633271333

Email: tracey.wells@heldencare.co.uk

Home Instead

Counties/areas covered

Newport (all areas/district within the city of Newport), Chepstow and Caldicot.

Care provided

Personal care, domestic duties, companionship visits, live in care, overnight care, respite care, medication support, appointment visits.

Contact

Telephone: 01633 740028

Email: ellie.jones@newport.homeinstead.co.uk

JSJ Supported Living Ltd

Counties/areas covered

Monmouthshire, Torfean

Care provided

Domiciliary Care, personal care, sitting service, socialising, interaction, shopping, welfare visits, medication calls, food preparation

Contact

Telephone: 07835139502

Email: jsjliving@outlook.com

Liza’s Inclusive Support for Wellbeing

Counties/areas covered

Monmouthshire

Care provided

Enable independent living– self-care, meal preparation, pay bills, travel training, learn new skills.

Access the community- in my car/ by public transport, attend appointments, work or volunteering, shop, eat out

Engage in sports, leisure, and hobbies- go to the gym, walk, swim, attend community groups, days out.

Gardening, nature and the outdoors.

Contact

Telephone: 07852933394

Email: lim.marializa@gmail.com

Lotus Care and Support Services Limited

Counties/areas covered

Monmouthshire, Torfean

Care provided

Personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, continence care, respite, sitting services, community visits

Contact

Telephone: 07483146107

Email: ffion.davies@lotuscareandsupportservices.co.uk

Maggies Home Help (Micro Carer)

Counties/areas covered:

Monmouth, Skenfrith, Garway, Cross Ash, Grosmont

Care provided:

Personal Care, lightweight cleaning & gardening, Day trips, visiting friends & family, walking/feeding pets, shopping with or without client, luncheon clubs, medication prompts collecting medication, cooking and helping at mealtimes, hospital & doctor visits, sitting service.

Telephone: 01600750628

Email: maggieshomehelp@yahoo.co.uk

MonLife

Counties/areas covered:

Monmouthshire

Care provided:

Leisure Centre membership, including full membership, access to holiday provision

(The Monmouthshire Games 10 days).

Telephone: 07768055408

Email: Nicholasjohn@monmouthshire.gov.uk

My Care My Home

Counties/areas covered

Caerphilly & Monmouthshire

Care provided

Personal care, companionship, community access support, shopping, sitting services.

Contact

Telephone: 02921 673591

Email: kate.thomas@mycaremyhome.co.uk

New Directions Care & Support

Counties/areas covered

Newport

Care provided

Personal Care, Companionship, Shopping, Wellbeing, Sleep Nights, Wake Nights, Sitting Service. Community access support

Contact

Telephone: 02920827555

Email: laura.granger@new-directions.co.uk /karen.wiltshire@new-directions.co.uk

Newport Live

Counties/areas covered

Newport and South East Wales

Care provided

At Newport Live, we offer more than just sports and wellbeing; we also celebrate the vibrant world of theater and arts. Our facilities cater to a diverse range of interests, from state-of-the-art gyms and swimming pools to engaging group exercise classes and comprehensive swimming lessons. And if that’s not enough to entice you, why not treat yourself to an unforgettable show or secure tickets for this year’s enchanting pantomime? Newport Live has something for everyone, whether you’re seeking fitness and relaxation or a delightful cultural experience.

Contact

Telephone: 01633 656757

Email: Rachel.hubbard@newportlive.co.uk

Outdoor Partnership

Counties/areas covered

Gwent / all Wales

Care provided

Enhancing people’s lives through outdoor activities.

Contact

Telephone: 07706 737013

Email: brett.mahoney@outdoorpartnership.co.uk

Q Care

Counties/areas covered

Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly

Care provided

Personal care. Companionship. Running Errands. Sitting service. Medication. Meal Prep.

Contact

Telephone: 01873851830

Email: Cheryl.cox@q-care.co.uk

Wales England Care Ltd.

Counties/areas covered

Caerphilly, Newport, Torfaen

Care provided

Personal care, Sitting Service, Sleep Nights, Wake Nights, Escort services.

Contact

Telephone: 01633 746035

Email: Hayley.Buxton@walesenglandcare.co.uk / Ken.price@walesenglandcare.co.uk

Wellies Farm & Garden CIC

Counties/areas covered

Gwent – all areas

Care provided

Animal care, horticulture, art & craft, construction, reconstruction, machinery & plant driving, forest school.

Contact

Telephone: 07831440917

Email: welliesfarm@gmail.com

Ymestyn

Counties/areas covered

All Gwent and Cardiff

Care provided

Day Respite service for young people between the ages of 12- 17 years old. Activities tailored to young people or Young people can join a group of other young people where they enjoy an organised day activities.

Contact

Telephone: 07563207515 or 07873732854

Email: enquiries@ymestyn.org.uk