[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "Sometimes the meaning of the festive season gets lost behind the financial worry it causes. If you are struggling financially this Christmas, there is still time for you to get help with food parcels, grants and benefit and debt advice from a range of organisations."}, {"text_idx": "#000003", "text": "The bulletin also includes information on benefit payment dates to help you budget."}, {"text_idx": "#000004", "text": "If you're in financial hardship right now, please don't delay in getting in touch to get the advice and support you need, contact Helen Jenkins 07834555055 or Sam Scott 07908215963. They can help you budget and plan purchases, access food parcels and grants."}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "Weithiau mae ystyr y tymor yn mynd ar goll y tu o\u0302l i\u2019r pryderon ariannol mae\u2019n ei achosi. Os ydych chi'n cael trafferthion ariannol y Nadolig hwn, mae amser o hyd i chi gael help gyda pharseli bwyd, grantiau a budd-daliadau a chyngor ar ddyledion gan amrywiol sefydliadau."}, {"text_idx": "#000009", "text": "Mae\u2019r bwletin hefyd yn cynnwys gwybodaeth ar ddyddiadau talu budd-daliadau i\u2019ch helpu chi i gyllidebu."}, {"text_idx": "#000010", "text": "Os ydych chi mewn trafferthion ariannol ar hyn o bryd, cysylltwch a\u0302 ni\u2019n ddi-oed i gael y cyngor a\u2019r gefnogaeth y mae eu hangen arnoch chi, cysylltwch a\u0302 Helen Jenkins 07834555055 neu Sam Scott 07908215963. Gallan nhw eich helpu i gyllidebu a chynllunio gwariant, cael parseli bwyd a grantiau."}, {"text_idx": "#000013", "text": "Benefits, grants and financial support"}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Applications for the Winter fuel support scheme are now open"}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "Eligible households will be able to claim a one-off \u00a3100 payment to provide support towards paying their on-grid winter fuel bills."}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "Some benefits payments will be made earlier if they\u2019re due between 27 December 2021 and 4 January 2022. If your payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday you\u2019ll usually be paid on the working day before."}, {"text_idx": "#000020", "text": "Click here to check payment dates over Christmas and the New Year period."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "The main four weekly Housing Benefit for those not in receipt of Universal Credit will be paid just before Christmas. Free School Meal payments for the entire Christmas holiday period will also be paid before Christmas."}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "If you are struggling to put food on the table then please don\u2019t delay and get in touch with your support worker, where you will be given a food voucher."}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "The Hope centre in Pontypool has now reached capacity and will no longer act as a drop in centre for the collection of food parcels."}, {"text_idx": "#000026", "text": "All food hubs will be closing down from around the 23 December until 4 January."}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "For assistance with food parcels and to access to a range of grants for financial support, including essential items and help with priority bills, contact:"}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "For more information about foodbanks operating across the borough, visit TVA's helpful webpage about volunteer led food banks."}, {"text_idx": "#000032", "text": "If you would like to apply for Council Tax Reduction, you can complete an online application. Alternatively, you can contact the New Claims Team by emailing benefitapplication@torfaen.gov.uk or call 0300 456 3559"}, {"text_idx": "#000034", "text": "If you have difficulty getting into one of our Torfaen offices, we can visit you to complete the claim. We may need to contact you for additional information and proof of income and capital."}, {"text_idx": "#000035", "text": "If you are struggling to pay your rent, you may be eligible to a Discretionary Housing Payment. Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) are normally only awarded for a short period, for example 3 months."}, {"text_idx": "#000036", "text": "If you're already receiving DHP, you should have recently been contacted to either renew your application or receive advise of any further extension. If you are still in need of additional support, please do not ignore your invitation to renew your award."}, {"text_idx": "#000037", "text": "If you have not applied already, you can click here to apply for Discretionary Housing Payment. Any queries, call 01495 766430/766570 or email at benefits@torfaen.gov.uk"}, {"text_idx": "#000039", "text": "Please call 0800 859 5924 or apply online at "}, {"text_idx": "#000042", "text": "Torfaen Citizens Advice service is available for all adults who are seeking help with benefits, debt, housing, employment and any other issue you may have."}, {"text_idx": "#000043", "text": "You can speak to an experienced adviser for advice on any issues you may be facing.every Monday from 10am - 1.30pm and Friday 10am - 1.30pm."}, {"text_idx": "#000045", "text": "You can also get advice from their national help lines:"}, {"text_idx": "#000047", "text": "Help2Claim is a project run by the Citizens Advice Bureau assisting residents in Torfaen and Monmouthshire to make their Universal Credit claims online. To book an appointment please call 01633 876121."}, {"text_idx": "#000048", "text": "Help 2 Claim also has a dedicated telephone service on 0800 0241 220 or via the live web chat service on the Citizens Advice website."}, {"text_idx": "#000050", "text": "Coronavirus Self isolation financial support"}, {"text_idx": "#000053", "text": "Click here to complete the form or for further information e-mail us at benefits@torfaen.gov.uk or call 01495 766430 / 766570."}, {"text_idx": "#000056", "text": "The Turn2us website helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help. Turn2us also provides a wide range of information on grant giving charities including those who can provide financial support to people who may have worked in various professions and who are now facing financial hardship"}, {"text_idx": "#000057", "text": "Entitledto - Check what benefit entitlement you are entitled to. The Entitledto benefits calculator will check which means-tested benefits you may be entitled to e.g. tax credits ..."}, {"text_idx": "#000058", "text": "Are gambling problems affecting you, or those close to you?"}, {"text_idx": "#000060", "text": "Have you received an enforcement letter or had contact from Enforcement Agents (Bailiffs)?"}, {"text_idx": "#000061", "text": "The Citizens Advice state that a letter should be received from bailiffs before they visit your home, to check if you are vulnerable because of coronavirus. They should also follow government guidance on social distancing and shouldn\u2019t take property from your home."}, {"text_idx": "#000062", "text": "For further information please go to or call the local Citizens Advice helpline to discuss your personal circumstances and to get the right help and support."}, {"text_idx": "#000063", "text": "Financial support for education and childcare"}, {"text_idx": "#000065", "text": "Is your 3 year old child starting nursery education in January 20221, have you checked if you are eligible for the Childcare Offer for Wales?"}, {"text_idx": "#000067", "text": "Applications are open now Apply here"}, {"text_idx": "#000068", "text": "For more information contact the Family Information Service on 0800 0196 330 or email fis@torfaen.gov.uk"}, {"text_idx": "#000070", "text": "Free School Meal payments in Wales will be paid in every school holiday period up to and including the Easter break to Free School Meal recipients."}, {"text_idx": "#000071", "text": "If you are already in receipt of Free School Meals payments and/or a clothing grant, you do not need to provide any further information to us."}, {"text_idx": "#000073", "text": "We know that it\u2019s never too early to start sharing books, stories and rhymes. Bookstart aims to help every child get the best possible start in life and inspire a lifelong love of reading."}, {"text_idx": "#000075", "text": "Do you need to brush up on your skills?"}, {"text_idx": "#000077", "text": "From complete beginners to those who wish to brush up on their existing skills, all levels are covered."}, {"text_idx": "#000080", "text": "or looking to change career?"}, {"text_idx": "#000081", "text": "Torfaen Employability teams are on hand to offer you free employment advice and to help you:"}, {"text_idx": "#000083", "text": "Click here to complete our form"}, {"text_idx": "#000085", "text": "PaCE will help find and fund solutions to overcome childcare barriers to enable parents/guardians to prepare for and access employment opportunities. They may help by:"}, {"text_idx": "#000086", "text": "Getting you closer to the workplace."}, {"text_idx": "#000089", "text": "Help to find suitable accommodation and setting up a tenancy\nHelp with budgeting, accessing benefits and managing your money\nHelp with emotional support, managing mental and physical health\nHelping you to feel safe and secure in your home and community\nSupport with accessing education, training, volunteering and employment\nSupport with helping you to be healthy and active"}, {"text_idx": "#000090", "text": "Should you wish to access one of these services or have any questions, please complete either the attached referral form, contact a member of the team on 01495 766949 or email Gateway@torfaen.gov.uk"}, {"text_idx": "#000101", "text": "Need to request or apply for a service?"}, {"text_idx": "#000102", "text": "The majority of things that can usually be done at our Torfaen offices can also be done online. Online forms are available in the Report It / Request It / Apply For It area of the Torfaen website."}, {"text_idx": "#000103", "text": "If you're experiencing difficulties with your housing, mental health or substance use, come to our community drop in hub to chat with a member of our team."}, {"text_idx": "#000105", "text": "If you are over 18 and live in Torfaen then the Torfaen Support Service can help you."}, {"text_idx": "#000106", "text": "Perhaps you need help applying for adaptations to your home?"}, {"text_idx": "#000107", "text": "Are you struggling with budgeting, benefit entitlement or debts?"}, {"text_idx": "#000108", "text": "Maybe you need help filling out forms, managing your home or building up social or support networks?"}, {"text_idx": "#000109", "text": "Do you want career advice, training, education or employment opportunities?"}, {"text_idx": "#000112", "text": "If you are a Melin resident and you are struggling this winter, please get in touch and see if we can help."}, {"text_idx": "#000113", "text": "Advice on what benefits to claim and help to make those claims.\nBenefit checks to make sure you are receiving all or correct benefits."}, {"text_idx": "#000114", "text": "Advice on setting up a new energy supplier and switching to a better deal\nHelp to apply for Warm Home Discount.\nHelp to arrange payment plans for arrears with energy and water suppliers."}, {"text_idx": "#000115", "text": "Working with residents to help them into work, or, if they are already working help to get a better job with more hours or better pay. We can help with:"}, {"text_idx": "#000116", "text": "CV\u2019s, Applications and interviews and help to job search.\nFunding for short courses and licences to help you into work."}, {"text_idx": "#000117", "text": "Email employment@melinhomes.co.uk to make a referral"}, {"text_idx": "#000118", "text": "We can provide support for residents who have no access to digital services, particularly those who are in receipt of UC. We can help with:"}, {"text_idx": "#000119", "text": "Help to set up email\nHelp to set up and manage UC claim online"}, {"text_idx": "#000120", "text": "The Melin office is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 5pm Friday. Our telephone number is 01495 745910, or visit "}, {"text_idx": "#000121", "text": "Are you a Bron Afon tenant? If so, did you know that you could your rent balance 24/7 and set up a payment plan via your smart phone?"}, {"text_idx": "#000123", "text": "Energy advice, grants and support"}, {"text_idx": "#000124", "text": "Warmer Wales is a free comprehensive and impartial service that helps people to reduce their energy bills through supplier switching, insulation grants and more informed use."}, {"text_idx": "#000126", "text": "If you have a low income, you may be entitled to a reduction on your water rates. You can apply online here: "}, {"text_idx": "#000127", "text": "Bron Afon tenants will need to use the following reference number: 3489812601"}, {"text_idx": "#000128", "text": "If you are facing financial hardship or struggling to top up meters, you are advised to contact your energy supplier in the first instance to discuss your personal circumstances."}, {"text_idx": "#000129", "text": "You can also contact the discretionary assistance fund wales on 0800 859 5924 which may be able to assist with a small grant."}, {"text_idx": "#000130", "text": "Some energy suppliers offer the Warm Home Discount, which is worth \u00a3140. To see if you are eligible for this support, please contact your energy supplier for details or visit the Gov website for more information."}, {"text_idx": "#000131", "text": "Check out Care & Repair Cymru's recent blog about busting some smart meter myths."}, {"text_idx": "#000133", "text": "If you are struggling to keep your home warm or cope with your energy bills, call us on Freephone 0808 808 2244."}, {"text_idx": "#000138", "text": "People who receive pension or disability benefits will receive a tax-free Christmas bonus of \u00a310. The payment will be made before 25 December, and paid directly to customers\u2019 bank or building society."}, {"text_idx": "#000140", "text": "Attendance Allowance for people over 65, helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough to need someone to help look after or help you. You could gain an extra income of \u00a359.70 or \u00a389.15 a week to help with personal support."}, {"text_idx": "#000141", "text": "The person helping you also may be entitled to Carers Allowance once you have gained the Attendance Allowance. Attendance Allowance is not means tested - what you earn or how much you have in savings will not affect what you are awarded."}, {"text_idx": "#000143", "text": "Age Connects information and advice Line (including welfare benefit assistance - benefit assessment and assistance to complete application forms) is available 10am until 4pm, Monday to Friday by calling 01495 769264 or email: "}, {"text_idx": "#000144", "text": "Age Connects Torfaen are also supporting in the community with:"}, {"text_idx": "#000145", "text": "Intergenerational letters and drawings campaign\nCommunity errands such as access to hearing aid batteries and hearing aid repairs & servicing\nMeal delivery service to homes (Tuesday's and Thursday's)\nCompletion of benefit application forms"}, {"text_idx": "#000147", "text": "Are you a carer who is planning to return to work?"}, {"text_idx": "#000149", "text": "Free or cheap Christmas activities"}, {"text_idx": "#000151", "text": "Mae ceisiadau ar gyfer y cynllun Cymorth Tanwydd y Gaeaf ar agor nawr."}, {"text_idx": "#000152", "text": "Gall aelwydydd cymwys hawlio taliad un tro o \u00a3100 i roi cymorth tuag at dalu eu biliau tanwydd dros y gaeaf."}, {"text_idx": "#000159", "text": "Telir rhai taliadau budd-daliadau yn gynharach os ydynt yn ddyledus rhwng 27 Rhagfyr 2021 a 4 Ionawr 2022. Os yw eich dyddiad talu ar benwythnos neu ar w\u0302yl y banc, fel rheol byddwch yn cael eich talu ar y diwrnod gwaith olaf cyn hynny."}, {"text_idx": "#000160", "text": "Cliciwch yma i weld y dyddiadau talu dros y Nadolig a\u2019r Flwyddyn Newydd."}, {"text_idx": "#000161", "text": "Bydd y prif Fudd-dal Tai pedair-wythnos ar gyfer y rhai nad ydynt yn derbyn Credyd Cynhwysol yn cael ei dalu ychydig cyn y Nadolig. Bydd taliadau Prydau Ysgol Am Ddim am gyfnod cyfan gwyliau'r Nadolig hefyd yn cael eu talu cyn y Nadolig."}, {"text_idx": "#000163", "text": "Banc Bwyd y Cwm Dwyreiniol"}, {"text_idx": "#000164", "text": "Os ydych chi'n cael trafferth rhoi bwyd ar y bwrdd yna peidiwch ag oedi a chysylltwch a\u0302'ch gweithiwr cymorth, lle cewch daleb fwyd."}, {"text_idx": "#000165", "text": "Mae Canolfan Hope ym Mhont-y-pw\u0302l bellach wedi cyrraedd ei chapasiti ac ni fydd bellach yn gweithredu fel canolfan galw heibio i gasglu parseli bwyd"}, {"text_idx": "#000167", "text": "Bydd yr holl hybiau bwyd yn cau o tua 23 Rhagfyr tan 4 Ionawr."}, {"text_idx": "#000168", "text": "I gael cymorth gyda pharseli bwyd ac i gael hyd i ystod o grantiau am gymorth ariannol, yn cynnwys eitemau hanfodol a help gyda biliau sydd o flaenoriaeth, cysylltwch a\u0302:"}, {"text_idx": "#000171", "text": "I gael mwy o wybodaeth am fanciau bwyd sy\u2019n gweithredu drwy\u2019r fwrdeistref, ewch i dudalen we defnyddio CGT am fanciau bwyd sy\u2019n cael eu harwain gan wirfoddolwyr"}, {"text_idx": "#000172", "text": "Gostyngiad yn Nhreth y Cyngor a sut i wneud cais"}, {"text_idx": "#000173", "text": "Os hoffech wneud cais am Ostyngiad yn Nhreth y Cyngor, gallwch wneud cais ar lein. Neu, gallwch gysylltu a\u0302\u2019r Ti\u0302m Ceisiadau Newydd drwy anfon e-bost i benefitapplication@torfaen.gov.uk neu ffonio 0300 456 3559"}, {"text_idx": "#000174", "text": "Os na allwch gwblhau cais ar-lein am Fudd-dal Tai neu Ostyngiad yn Nhreth y Cyngor, byddwn yn trefnu i gwblhau'r cais gyda chi trwy gyfweliad personol yng Nghanolfan Cwsmeriaid Cwmbra\u0302n neu Bont-y-pw\u0302l."}, {"text_idx": "#000175", "text": "Os ydych chi'n cael anhawster cyrraedd un o'n swyddfeydd yn Nhorfaen, gallwn ymweld a\u0302 chi i gyflawni'r cais. Efallai y bydd angen i ni gysylltu a\u0302 chi i gael gwybodaeth ychwanegol a thystiolaeth o incwm a chyfalaf."}, {"text_idx": "#000176", "text": "Taliad Disgresiwn at Gostau Tai (DHP)"}, {"text_idx": "#000177", "text": "Os ydych chi'n cael trafferth talu'ch rhent, efallai y byddwch chi'n gymwys i gael Taliad Disgresiwn at Gostau Tai. Fel rheol am gyfnod byr yn unig y mae Taliadau Disgresiwn at Gostau Tai (DHP) yn cael eu talu, er enghraifft 3 mis."}, {"text_idx": "#000179", "text": "Os nad ydych wedi gwneud cais eto, gallwch glicio yma i wneud cais am Daliad Disgresiwn at Gostau Tai. Unrhyw ymholiadau? ffoniwch 01495 766430/766570 neu e-bostiwch benefits@torfaen.gov.uk"}, {"text_idx": "#000180", "text": "Cronfa Cymorth Dewisol ar gyfer taliad arian parod mewn argyfwng"}, {"text_idx": "#000182", "text": "Bydd y Gronfa Cymorth Dewisol ar gael i brosesu ceisiadau ar y dyddiadau canlynol:"}, {"text_idx": "#000189", "text": "Oeddech chi\u2019n gwybod bod Cyngor ar Bopeth Torfaen yn cynnig apwyntiadau galw heibio arlein?"}, {"text_idx": "#000191", "text": "Mae\u2019r gwasanaeth galw I mewn trwy fide oar gael I oedolion sy\u2019nc hwilio am help gyda budd-daliadau, dyled, tai, cyflogaeth ac unrhyw broblem arall sydd gyda chi."}, {"text_idx": "#000193", "text": "Mae sesiynau Cyngor ar Bopeth hefyd yn digwydd dros y ffon, felly os oes angen cyngor arnoch chi, ffoniwch 0300 330 2117 i siarad a\u0302 chynghorydd, neu ewch at "}, {"text_idx": "#000198", "text": "Mae gan Help i Hawlio linell ffo\u0302n hefyd, sef 0800 0241 220 neu drwy\u2019r gwasanaeth sgwrsio ar y we ar Cyngor ar Bopeth."}, {"text_idx": "#000200", "text": "Mae eraill sy\u2019n cynnig cyngor am ddim am ddyled yn cynnwys Christians Against Poverty neu Step Change ffoniwch 0800 138 111"}, {"text_idx": "#000201", "text": "Mae Llywodraeth Cymru am ei wneud yn haws i chi ddilyn canllawiau hunan-ynysu os ydych chi\u2019n cael prawf positif neu fod gofyn i chi ynysu gan ein ti\u0302m Profi, Olrhain a Diogelu."}, {"text_idx": "#000202", "text": "Os yw\u2019r ti\u0302m wedi cysylltu a\u0302 chi ac wedi dweud wrthych chi i hunan-ynysu, gallech fod a\u0302 hawl i gymorth ariannol o hyd at \u00a3500 os ydych yn bodloni\u2019r meini prawf. Gellir o\u0302l-dalu\u2019r cymorth ariannol i 23ain Hydref 2020."}, {"text_idx": "#000203", "text": "I gwblhau\u2019r ffurflen cliciwch yma"}, {"text_idx": "#000206", "text": "Cliciwch yma ar gyfer \u2018Grantiau i helpu gydag effeithiau Covid-19\u2019."}, {"text_idx": "#000207", "text": "Cymorth Treth y Cyngor a rhent"}, {"text_idx": "#000209", "text": "Os ydych chi ar incwm isel neu fudd-daliadau fel Credyd Cynhwysol, efallai gallwn gynnig eich bod yn talu dros ddeuddeg mis er mwyn lleihau eich taliad misol neu ohirio\u2019ch taliadau cychwynnol er mwyn ei wneud yn haws i chi dalu yn nes ymlaen."}, {"text_idx": "#000212", "text": "Mae\u2019r cynllun Taliadau Tywydd Oer yn mynd o 1 Tachwedd 2020 tan 31 Mawrth 2021. Gwireiwch a oes modd i chi gael taliad yn eich ardal."}, {"text_idx": "#000213", "text": "Gwiriwch eich hawl i fudd-daliadau"}, {"text_idx": "#000214", "text": "Mae gwefan Turn2us yn helpu pobl sydd ag angen ariannol i gael budd-daliadau, grantiau elusennol a chymorth ariannol arall. Mae Turn2us hefyd yn cynnig amrywiaeth eang o wybodaeth am elusennau sy\u2019n rhoi grantiau gan gynnwys y rheiny sy\u2019n gallu rhoi cymorth ariannol i bobl sydd efallai wedi gweithio mewn proffesiynau gwahanol ac sydd nawr yn wynebu cyni ariannol"}, {"text_idx": "#000215", "text": "Entitledto \u2013 Gwiriwch pa hawl sydd gennych i fudd-dal. Bydd cyfrifiannell budd-daliadau entitledto yn gwirio pa fudd-daliadau ar sail prawf modd y gallai fod gennych hawl iddynt e.e. credydau treth ..."}, {"text_idx": "#000218", "text": "Addysg a chymorth i blant"}, {"text_idx": "#000219", "text": "Help gyda chostau gofal plant i rieni sy\u2019n gweithio a chanddynt blant 3 i 4 oed"}, {"text_idx": "#000220", "text": "A yw eich plentyn 3 oed yn dechrau addysg feithrin ym mis Ionawr 2022, a ydych chi\u2019n gymwys i gael y Cynnig Gofal Plant yng Nghymru?"}, {"text_idx": "#000223", "text": "I gael mwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch a\u0302\u2019r Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth i Deuluoedd ar 0800 0196 330 neu e-bostiwch fis@torfaen.gov.uk"}, {"text_idx": "#000225", "text": "Bydd taliadau Prydau Ysgol am Ddim yng Nghymru yn cael eu talu ym mhob cyfnod gwyliau ysgol hyd at a chan gynnwys gwyliau'r Pasg i\u2019r rheini sy\u2019n derbyn Prydau Ysgol Am Ddim."}, {"text_idx": "#000231", "text": "Ydych chi angen gwella eich sgiliau?"}, {"text_idx": "#000233", "text": "O\u2019r dechreuwr pur i rywun sydd eisiau gwella eu sgiliau presennol, mae rhywbeth i bob lefel."}, {"text_idx": "#000235", "text": "A yw costau gofal plant yn eich atal rhag hyfforddi neu weithio?"}, {"text_idx": "#000236", "text": "Mi fydd PaCE yn eich helpu i ganfod ac ariannu atebion i oresgyn rhwystrau gofal plant i alluogi rhieni/gwarcheidwaid i baratoi a chael hyd i gyfleoedd gwaith."}, {"text_idx": "#000237", "text": "Eich cael yn agosach i\u2019r gweithle."}, {"text_idx": "#000238", "text": "Ydych chi\u2019n chwilio am waith? Yn wynebu diweithdra? Am newid gyrfa"}, {"text_idx": "#000239", "text": "Mae timau Cyflogadwyedd Torfaen wrth law i gynnig cyngor cyflogaeth i chi a\u2019ch helpu chi i: -"}, {"text_idx": "#000240", "text": "Gael mynediad at hyfforddiant i ddatblygu eich sgiliau\nYsgrifennu CV a chwilio am swyddi arlein\nParatoi ac ymarfer ar gyfer cyfweliadau\nCychwyn, neu ddychwelyd i\u2019r gwaith drwy eich cynorthwyo gyda chostau teithio neu ofal plant *"}, {"text_idx": "#000241", "text": "Ffoniwch 01633 647743 neu, cliciwch yma i gwblhau ein ffurflen er mwyn cael galwad ffo\u0302n yn o\u0302l"}, {"text_idx": "#000243", "text": "Mae cymorth fel y bo'r angen sy'n gysylltiedig a\u0302 materion tai, ar gael i unigolion sy'n byw yn Nhorfaen. Gellir darparu cefnogaeth i'ch cynorthwyo gydag amryw o faterion fel;"}, {"text_idx": "#000244", "text": "Helpu i ddod o hyd i lety addas a sefydlu tenantiaeth\nHelpu gyda chyllidebu, cael hyd i fudd-daliadau a rheoli'ch arian\nCefnogaeth i gael hyd i wasanaethau\nHelp gyda chefnogaeth emosiynol, rheoli iechyd meddwl a chorfforol\nEich helpu chi i deimlo'n ddiogel yn eich cartref a'ch cymuned\nCefnogaeth i gael hyd i addysg, hyfforddiant, gwirfoddoli a chyflogaeth\nCefnogaeth i'ch helpu chi i fod yn iach ac yn actif"}, {"text_idx": "#000245", "text": "Gweler y taflenni atodol i gael mwy o wybodaeth am y gwasanaethau sydd ar gael. Os hoffech ddefnyddio un o'r gwasanaethau hyn neu os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau, llenwch naill ai'r ffurflen atgyfeirio sydd ynghlwm neu cysylltwch ag aelod o\u2019r ti\u0302m ar 01495 766949 neu e-bostiwch Gateway@torfaen.gov.uk"}, {"text_idx": "#000249", "text": "Os ydych chi dros 18 ac yn byw yn Nhorfaen, gall Gwasanaeth Cymorth Torfaen eich helpu."}, {"text_idx": "#000250", "text": "Efallai bod angen help arnoch i wneud cais am addasiadau i'ch cartref?"}, {"text_idx": "#000251", "text": "Ydych chi'n cael trafferth gyda chyllidebu, hawl i fudd-dal neu ddyledion?"}, {"text_idx": "#000252", "text": "Efallai bod angen help arnoch i lenwi ffurflenni, rheoli'ch cartref neu adeiladu rhwydweithiau cymorth neu rwydweithiau cymdeithasol?"}, {"text_idx": "#000253", "text": "Ydych chi eisiau cyngor ar yrfa, hyfforddiant, addysg neu gyfleoedd gwaith?"}, {"text_idx": "#000254", "text": "Gall y ti\u0302m gynnig help gyda'r pethau hyn a llawer mwy, ac mae'r cyfan oll AM DDIM!"}, {"text_idx": "#000255", "text": "Os hoffech chi drafod ein gwasanaeth cysylltwch a\u0302 ni ar 01633 620480."}, {"text_idx": "#000256", "text": "Adfeddiannu ty\u0302 / troi mas"}, {"text_idx": "#000260", "text": "Os ydych chi'n cael anawsterau gyda'ch cartref, iechyd meddwl neu'n defnyddio sylweddau, beth am alw heibio'n hwb cymunedol i sgwrsio ag aelod o'n ti\u0302m."}, {"text_idx": "#000264", "text": "Gallwch hefyd dalu eich treth cyngor, trethi busnes ac anfonebau gan y cyngor trwy ddebyd uniongyrchol. Os ydych chi\u2019n gofyn i gael talu trwy ddebyd uniongyrchol am y tro cyntaf, mae angen i chi gofrestru rhai manylion er mwyn ein helpu i ymateb i\u2019ch cais."}, {"text_idx": "#000265", "text": "Ar gyfer ymholiadau cyffredinol, gallwch siarad a\u0302 swyddog trwy ffonio 01495 762200"}, {"text_idx": "#000267", "text": "Gallwch wneud y rhan fwyaf o\u2019r hyn sy\u2019n gallu cael ei wneud yn ein swyddfeydd ar-lein. Mae ffurflenni ar lein ar gael yn ardal Rhoi gwybod, gofyn neu wneud cais y wefan."}, {"text_idx": "#000268", "text": "Ar gyfer ymholiadau cyffredinol gallwch siarad a\u0302 swyddog trwy ffonio 01495 762200."}, {"text_idx": "#000269", "text": "Os ydych chi\u2019n un o drigolion Melin ac yn wynebu trafferthion y gaeaf hwn, cysylltwch a\u0302 ni i weld a fedrwn ni helpu."}, {"text_idx": "#000270", "text": "Cyngor ar ba fudd-daliadau i'w hawlio a helpu i wneud y ceisiadau hynny.\nGwiriadau budd-daliadau i sicrhau eich bod yn derbyn yr holl fudd-daliadau neu'r rhai cywir.\nCyngor ar gyllidebu a dyled."}, {"text_idx": "#000271", "text": "Cyngor ar sefydlu cyflenwr ynni newydd a newid i fargen well\nHelp i wneud cais am ostyngiad cartref cynnes.\nHelp i drefnu cynlluniau talu o\u0302l-ddyledion gyda chyflenwyr ynni a dw\u0302r"}, {"text_idx": "#000272", "text": "Gweithio gyda thrigolion i'w helpu i weithio, neu, os ydyn nhw eisoes yn gweithio help i gael swydd well gyda mwy o oriau neu well ta\u0302l. Gallwn helpu gyda:"}, {"text_idx": "#000273", "text": "CV, Ceisiadau a chyfweliadau a help i chwilio am swydd.\nCyllid ar gyfer cyrsiau byr a thrwyddedau i\u2019ch helpu i fyd gwaith."}, {"text_idx": "#000274", "text": "E-bostiwch employment@melinhomes.co.uk i wneud atgyfeiriad"}, {"text_idx": "#000275", "text": "Gallwn ddarparu cefnogaeth i drigolion nad oes ganddynt fynediad at wasanaethau digidol, yn enwedig y rhai sy'n derbyn CC. Gallwn helpu gyda"}, {"text_idx": "#000276", "text": "Help i sefydlu a rheoli cais am CC ar lein"}, {"text_idx": "#000277", "text": "Mae swyddfa Melin ar agor o 8am tan 6pm ddydd Llun i ddydd Iau ac 8am tan 5pm ar ddydd Gwener. Ein rhif ffo\u0302n yw 01495 745910, neu ewch i "}, {"text_idx": "#000278", "text": "Gall defnyddwyr wirio\u2019u gweddill rhent 24 awr y dydd o\u2019u ffonau symudol a sefydlu cynllun talu. Lawrlwythwch yr ap o App Store neu Google Play, neu ewch i wefan Bron Afon am ragor o wybodaeth."}, {"text_idx": "#000279", "text": "Cyngor, grantiau a chefnogaeth Ynni"}, {"text_idx": "#000280", "text": "Mae Cynhesu Cymru yn wasanaeth cynhwysfawr, diduedd, rhad ac am ddim sy\u2019n helpu pobl i leihau eu biliau ynni drwy newid cyflenwyr, cael grantiau inswleiddio a bod yn fwy gwybodus."}, {"text_idx": "#000281", "text": "Ffoniwch Gyngor ar Bopeth Torfaen ar 01633 876121 i siarad ag ymgynghorydd Ynni, neu ewch i\u2019r wefan yma"}, {"text_idx": "#000282", "text": "Os oes gennych chi incwm isel, gallech fod yn gymwys i gael gostyngiad yn eich trethi dw\u0302r. Gallwch wneud cais ar-lein yma: "}, {"text_idx": "#000286", "text": "Gallwch hefyd gysylltu a\u0302 Cronfa Cymorth Dewisol Cymru ar 0800 859 5924 a allai eich helpu gyda grant bach."}, {"text_idx": "#000287", "text": "Mae rhai cyflenwyr ynni yn cynnig Disgownt Cartref Cynnes, sydd werth \u00a3140. I weld a ydych yn gymwys am y cymorth hwn, cysylltwch a\u0302\u2019ch cyflenwr ynni i gael manylion, neu ewch i wefan Gov.uk i gael mwy o wybodaeth."}, {"text_idx": "#000289", "text": "Mae Cynllun Nyth yn cynnig cyngor di-duedd am ddim ac, os ydych chi\u2019n gymwys, pecyn o welliannau effeithlonrwydd ynni cartref am ddim fel bwyler newydd, gwres canolog neu inswleiddio. Gall hyn ostwng eich biliau ynni a bod o fudd i\u2019ch iechyd a lles."}, {"text_idx": "#000290", "text": "Os ydych chi\u2019n cael trafferth cadw\u2019ch cartref yn gynnes neu ymdopi gyda\u2019ch biliau ynni, ffoniwch ni ar Radffo\u0302n 0808 808 2244"}, {"text_idx": "#000291", "text": "Cefnogaeth i rai dros 50"}, {"text_idx": "#000292", "text": "Canllaw Nadolig y Gwasanaeth Gwirfoddol Brenhinol"}, {"text_idx": "#000296", "text": "Bydd pobl sy'n derbyn pensiwn neu fudd-daliadau anabledd yn derbyn bonws Nadolig di-dreth o \u00a310. Gwneir y taliad cyn 25 Rhagfyr, a chaiff ei dalu\u2019n uniongyrchol i fanc neu gymdeithas adeiladu cwsmeriaid."}, {"text_idx": "#000298", "text": "Mae Lwfans Gweini ar gyfer pobl dros 65 yn helpu gyda chostau ychwanegol os oes gennych anabledd digon difrifol i fod angen rhywun i helpu i ofalu amdanoch. Gallech gael incwm ychwanegol o \u00a359.70 neu \u00a389.15 yr wythnos i helpu gyda chymorth personol."}, {"text_idx": "#000300", "text": "Dysgu mwy am Lwfans Gweini a sut i wneud cais"}, {"text_idx": "#000303", "text": "Ymgyrch lythyrau a lluniau rhwng y cenedlaethau\nMynd ar neges yn y gymuned fel cael batris ar gyfer dyfeisiau cymorth clywed, atgyweiriadau ac ati"}, {"text_idx": "#000304", "text": "Am ragor o wybodaeth, ewch i - "}, {"text_idx": "#000305", "text": "Ydych chi\u2019n ofalwr sy\u2019n bwriadu dychwelyd i\u2019r gwaith?"}, {"text_idx": "#000306", "text": "Cysylltwch ag Age Connects Torfaen I sichrau eich bod chi a\u2019r sawl y r ydych yn gofalu amdanyn nhw\u2019n dawlio pob dim y gallwch Mae Lwfans Gofalwr yn bwysig, Mae\u2019n hanfodol i bobl sy\u2019n edrych ar o\u0302l anwyliaid. Gallech gael \u00a367.25 yr wythnos a derbyn Credydau Yswiriant Gwladol."}, {"text_idx": "#000307", "text": "Find more on our website:"}]