Your health
Substance abuse
Support for alcohol or drug misuse - for you or someone you know.
Drug and Alcohol Single Point of Access
Please ring 0300 333 0000 to contact DASPA (Drug and Alcohol Single Point of Access) who will be able to provide information and advice about the local support that is available to you. Calls will be answered by a skilled and experienced worker.
If you are over 50, the ‘Drink Wise, Age Well’ service could be for yo. You can also access support through Drinkaware below for more help to understand your drinking habits and if you may need to take action.
Drink Wise, Age Well
Drink Wise, Age Well was established specifically to help people over 50 make healthier choices about alcohol as they age and offer the following services:
- Home visits and one-to-one advice and support for individuals and their families who may be experiencing difficulties due to their alcohol use.
- Group meetings that help you cope better and where you can get support from other people in similar positions.
- Social activity groups, befriending and volunteering opportunities.
- Helpful advice on what you can do to help if you’re worried about a loved one’s drinking.
- A six session Live Wise, Age Well programme providing you with the tools to manage life’s transitions such as retirement, bereavement or change of routine.
- Training to support health and social care providers and community organisations to recognise and respond to individuals who may need help because of their drinking.
If you, or someone you know is over 50 and feel alcohol is affecting your life then call 0800 161 5780 for non-judgmental advice and support. Alternatively you can visit the website at www.drinkwiseagewell.org.uk for more information.
Your health
Get information and support for more health concerns
Tenovus cancer care
Tenovus Cancer Care offers free, confidential support for anyone whose life has been affected by cancer.
Frailty Nursing Service
The Frailty Nurses are working for the GP practices in Taff Ely to provide assessment, advice and support for patients, their families and carers at home.
Case UK Wellbeing Support
Case UK offer rapid access to physiotherapy, psychological, and occupational therapy across Cwm Taf Morgannwg and Taff Ely area. It is fully funded by the Welsh Government and comes at no cost to you.