Pilot launched to increase support for unpaid carers / Lansio prosiect peilot i gynyddu cefnogaeth i ofalwyr di-dâl

A project to help unpaid carers to gain access to information and support has launched across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

The number of unpaid carers is increasing and in recognition of their contribution to supporting the care of family members and friends, the health board has commissioned a pilot project to establish four Carer Officers in Prince Phillip, Glangwili, Withybush and Bronglais hospitals.

The pilot project is a partnership between the health board and our local authority partners, and is being delivered by Carers Trust Crossroads Sir Gar, Gofalwyr Ceredigion Carers and Hafal Crossroads.

Clare Hale, Strategic Partnership and Inclusion Manager for Hywel Dda University Health Board said: “The Carer Officers will play a vital role helping to support and provide advice to unpaid carers through their hospital journey, whether as a carer and/or patient.

“The Carer Officers will be working directly with hospital wards, supporting carers and raising awareness with staff on the issues facing unpaid carers to ensure effective liaison on areas such as hospital discharge.”

Anna Bird, Assistant Director of Strategic Partnerships, Diversity and Inclusion for Hywel Dda University Health Board added: “We are delighted to be working in partnership on this project which will enable us to raise the profile of the unpaid carers agenda within the health board helping to identify and support carers who contribute so much to our communities across the region.”

To find out more about the project, please contact:

Clare Hale, Strategic Partnerships & Inclusion Manager on 01554 899051 /CarersTeam.HDD@wales.nhs.uk or visit: hduhb.nhs.wales/healthcare/services-and-teams/carers-information/

You can also contact the Carer Officers directly:

Bronglais Hospital

Al Frean – 07984 464977 / al@credu.cymru

Glangwili Hospital
Ben Innocent – 07971 597273 / ben1@carmarthenshirecarers.org.uk

Prince Phillip Hospital

Dawn Walters – 07971 597218/ dawn@carmarthenshirecarers.org.uk

Withybush Hospital

Karen Butler – 07712 658331 / karen.butler@hafal.org

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Mae prosiect i helpu gofalwyr di-dâl i gael gwybodaeth a chefnogaeth wedi lansio ar draws Sir Gaerfyrddin, Ceredigion a Sir Benfro.

Mae’r nifer o ofalwyr di-dâl yn cynydduac mewn cydnabyddiaeth o’u cyfraniad i gynorthwyo yn y gwaith o ofalu am eu perthnasau a ffrindiau, mae’r bwrdd iechyd wedi comisiynu prosiect peilot i sefydlu pedwar Swyddog Gofalwyr yn ysbytai Tywysog Philip, Glangwili, Llwynhelyg a Bronglais.

Mae’r prosiect peilot yn bartneriaeth rhwng y bwrdd iechyd a’n partneriaid awdurdod lleol, ac mae’n cael ei ddarparu gan Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr Crossroads Sir Gâr, Gofalwyr Ceredigion a Hafal Crossroads.

Meddai Clare Hale, Rheolwr Partneriaethau Strategol a Chynhwysiant Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda: “Bydd y Swyddogion Gofalwyr yn chwarae rhan hanfodol gan helpu i roi cefnogaeth a chyngor i ofalwyr di-dâl are u taith trwy’r ysbyty – boed fel gofalwr a/neu glaf.

“Bydd y Swyddogion Gofalwyr yn gweithio’n uniongyrchol gyda wardiau ysbyty i gefnogi gofalwyr a chodi ymwybyddiaeth staff o’r problemau sy’n wynebu gofalwyr di-dâl, er mwyn sicrhau cyswllt effeithiol ar faterion megis rhyddhau o ysbyty.”

Meddai Anna Bird, Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol Partneriaethau Strategol, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda: “Rydym wrth ein bod o fod yn gweithio mewn partneriaeth ar y prosiect hwn a fydd yn ein galluogi i dynnu sylw at yr agenda gofalwyr di-dâl yn y bwrdd iechyd gan helpu i nodi a chefnogi gofalwyr sy’n cyfrannu cymaint at ein cymunedau ar draws y rhanbarth.”

I ganfod mwy am y prosiect, cysylltwch â:

Clare Hale, Rheolwr Partneriaethau Strategol a Chynhwysiant ar 01554 899051 / CarersTeam.HDD@wales.nhs.uk neu trowch at: https://biphdd.gig.cymru/gofal-iechyd/gwasanaethau-a-thimau/gwybodaeth-i-ofalwyr/

Gallwch hefyd gysylltu â’r Swyddogion Gofalwyr yn uniongyrchol:

Ysbyty Bronglais

Al Frean – 07984 464977 / al@credu.cymru

Ysbyty Glangwili
Ben Innocent – 07971 597273 / ben1@carmarthenshirecarers.org.uk

Ysbyty Tywysog Philip

Dawn Walters – 07971 597218/ dawn@carmarthenshirecarers.org.uk

Ysbyty Llwynhelyg

Karen Butler – 07712 658331 / karen.butler@hafal.org