“In Volunteer’s Week Greg Thomas our CEO tells us about how much Neath Port Talbot Carers Service values the support that volunteers bring to our work.” When I was asked last year to contribute comments and thoughts for Volunteer Week one of the key questions I recall focusing on was “why I thought volunteering is important?” Well, 12-months on for lots of us working in the charity sector we continue to see the importance of our volunteers in supporting the work that we do as...

NPT Carers Service is delighted to celebrate Carers Week 2026, which is running from 8th-14th June. Carers Week 2026 is a vital opportunity for us all to play a positive role in building truly carer-friendly communities. It encourages us to recognise unpaid carers and consider how we can better support them. We have set up a timetable of events and hope you will be able to join us: ************* 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 • Tonna Rugby Club Entertainment & Buffet from 6:00pm...

West Glamorgan Regional Partnership has received Short Break Funding to increase opportunities for unpaid adult carers to takea break from their caring responsibilities. Unpaid adult carers living in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea can apply for an Adult Unpaid Carers Short Break grant of up to £300. Unpaid adult carers can apply for funding to pay for an activity or a service that provides a short break from the caring role. Examples of this might include: Day trips Overnight stays A sitting...