Useful Contacts
Councils:
Cardiff
Carmarthenshire
Neath Port Talbot
Powys
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Swansea
Vale of Glamorgan
Other:
www.chekitout.co.uk
Tai Cymdogaeth's page for younger tenants. Information about Aberdulais Dreamscheme and a blogging possibility.
Welsh Assembly Government
The Welsh Assembly Government is the devolved government for Wales.
Shelter Cymru
Shelter Cymru is a housing and homelessness charity that works for the prevention of homelessness, the improvement of housing conditions, and the right of everyone to a safe, suitable and affordable home.
National Housing Federation
The National Housing Federation supports and promotes the work that housing associations do and campaign for better housing and neighbourhoods.
MOVEUK
Information on home exchange and mobility schemes on Directgov - the official government website for citizens.
Citizen's Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice.
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
Investigates complaints made to him by members of the public about the way they have been treated by a public body. The Ombudsman considers complaints about matters such as housing, planning, education, social services and health services.
Chartered Institute of Housing
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional body for people who work in housing.
Tenant Participation Advisory Service
TPAS Cymru is a tenant participation organisation in
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW)
CSSIW encourages the improvement of social care, early years and social services by regulating, inspecting and reviewing, and by providing professional advice to Ministers and policy makers.
Tai Pawb
Promotes race equality and social justice in housing in Wales. The name Tai Pawb means, "housing for everybody".
Swansea Bay Racial Equality Council
A voluntary organisation, and a registered charity that works towards the elimination of Racial Discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups.
Elderly Accommodation Counsel
Helps older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs.
First Stop - Advice for older people
An independent, free service providing information and advice about care and housing in later life.
Tv-licencing
TV Licensing is responsible for collecting your TV Licence fee. This site will allow you to pay for your TV Licence online, and update your address details.
The Housing Debt Helpline Wales
The Housing Debt Helpline Wales offers support to individuals and families who are finding it difficult to meet their mortgage or rental payments.
Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline
provides free, confidential, 24-hour information and signposting services to anyone experiencing domestic abuse, along with available services. Access to refuge for women who are escaping domestic abuse can be coordinated through the helpline.
Translation Services
Babelfish
Shakr
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