by Helen Callan | Friday November 27th, 2020 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

Everyone needs a warm and safe home this winter With the colder weather definitely settling in – it’s so important to keep yourself and your home warm and safe this winter. If you’re worried about bills – help is on hand. Give our friendly Support Team a call on 0800...

by Helen Callan | Monday November 23rd, 2020 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

The Freedom Programme Freedom Programme is a fantastic course available to you if you are currently or have previously experienced domestic abuse.  The course examines and explains the various characteristics of the perpetrator and the difference between healthy and...

by Natalie Ryan | Friday November 20th, 2020 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

Listening is one of the most helpful things you can do to support someone. Try not to judge or give advice.  You can start by saying I am worried about you because you haven’t seemed yourself lately or I have noticed that you have been doing (state behaviour), is...

by Helen Callan | Thursday November 19th, 2020 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

We all go through tough times and people help us through them. If you’re worried about someone, whether it’s a friend, family member or colleague, there are many ways to support somebody you care about. Check out some tips below together with links to...

by Helen Callan | Thursday November 19th, 2020 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

Urgent Recruitment   Merthyr Tydfil has been selected by UK Government, to undertake the Mass Town Testing programme.   In order to undertake this, we urgently need to recruit people (estimated 50 – 100) to support this programme of work. (full job...

by Helen Callan | Wednesday November 18th, 2020 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

If you’re struggling, you’re not on your own. Knowing what to do when you are struggling with low mood, depression, self harm or suicidal thoughts can be extremely difficult.  You may feel that you don’t know where to turn, how to talk about it or what the...

by Natalie Ryan | Tuesday November 17th, 2020 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

Signs that someone may be struggling: This week we are focusing on education around mental health, in particular low mood and depression, self harm and suicide. We will look at the signs to look out for, how to reach out for support if you are struggling and how we...

by Natalie Ryan | Monday November 16th, 2020 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

When we talk about safeguarding, we refer to protecting the rights that we all have – the right to a life free from abuse, harm and neglect. Safeguarding measures seek to prevent abuse and protect a person’s health, wellbeing and human rights. We all have a...

by Natalie Ryan | Monday November 16th, 2020 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

What is National Safeguarding Adults Week?   This week is National Safeguarding Adults Week and here at Merthyr Valleys Homes we are proud to join the nationwide conversation to encourage everyone to play their part in keeping others safe. National Safeguarding...

by Helen Callan | Friday November 13th, 2020 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

Let’s Talk Money – let’s talk borrowing Are you thinking of borrowing money? Borrow responsibly to make sure you don’t get bitten by a loan shark. A loan shark is an unlicensed lender who will usually charge extortionate interest rates, won’t issue paperwork and will...