NEWCIS is an information and support service for Carers. We hold weekly drop-in's for Carers which are held every Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 12 noon at our office, 9a Edison Court, Ellice Way, Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham. We signpost Carers to appropriate agencies i.e., Welfare Rights, Voluntary organisation etc. We also arrange training, one-off holiday grants and events for Carers, but this in dependent on funding. We publish a bi-monthly newsletter for Carers. We hold Carers Support Groups as follows:

Cunliffe Carers Group – last Thursday of the month between 1.30 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Cunliffe Centre, Rhosddu Road, Wrexham. Parent Carers Group – the second Friday of the month between 11.00a.m. and 12.30 p.m. at Yales Pub (opposite TK Max) Rural Carers Group – the second Monday of the month between 2.00 p.m. and 3.p.m. in the Seminar Room, Chirk Community Hospital, Chirk. Contact details : Mrs Carys Williams, 9a Edison Court, Ellice Way, Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham LL13 7YT

Tel: 01978 310414
Fax: 01978 350892
e-mail: newcisoffice@btconnect.com

North East Wales Self Advocacy , for people with a learning disability in Flintshire, Denbighshire and Wrexham. Contact Celia Lewis, Development Worker, Room 29 Greenfield Business Centre, Holywell, Flintshire CH8 7QB. Tel/Fax 01352 716717 Mobile: 07734507435. We hold Self Advocacy Groups for Wrexham once a month in AVOW, Egerton Street, Wrexham, and every three weeks in Haulfan, Rhosddu Road, Wrexham. We attend the Wrexham Planning Groups with 4 seats for people with learning disabilities, to keep adults informed. If anyone is interested to find out more, please contact Celia at the above address or telephone numbers.
Welfare Rights Unit Advice Line

Tel: 01978 298254
Available 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. weekdays.

The Welfare Rights Unit (WRU) houses a team of workers who provide advice and representation on Welfare Benefits issues. This work helps individuals and the authority, which is committed to the promotion of Social Inclusion.

To be seen by a Welfare Rights Officer, a person needs to fit certain criteria. Generally speaking, this means that they have some form of prior contact or assistance from Social Services. Anyone, however, who lives or works in the Wrexham County Borough Council area can telephone the Unit's Benefits Advice Line for advice. We aim to answer queries in a clear and helpful way within 24 hours. The telephone number is 01978 298254. Lines open from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Keyring
Keyring is a charity providing a unique and proven model of community supported living for people who have learning disabilities and who want their own place with support. For the past 12 years the Keyring model has been at the forefront of independent living. The Keyring vision is reflected in the common set of core values and commitments underpinning the government's complementary initiatives of Supporting People and Valuing People. The Keyring system of support have several properties around a small neighbourhood. They have assured tenancies and a Community Living worker works on a part-time flexible basis to build layers of support around network members. A number of projects are working very successfully in the Wrexham Borough. Anyone interested in these projects or would like to know more about Keyring should write to Keyring, P.O. Box 2172 Wrexham LL13 0WH or e-mail Gaenor.wright@keyring.org .

A.V.O.W Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham 21 Egerton Street, Wrexham LL11 1ND

Tel: 01978 312556
website:www.avow.org.

Wrexham County Crossroads – Carers Centre, Regent Street, Wrexham LL11 1PR.

Tel: 01978 310373
e-mail: Wrexham.crossroads@care4free.net.

Provides practical support to Carers in the form of a few hours of respite on a regular basis.

Young Carers (Wrexham) . Longfields, 11 Sontley Road, Erddig, Wrexham LL13 7EN.

Tel: 01978 264040
e-mail: wal@mail.org.uk .

A project that gives support and advice to children and young people who care for others in the family.

MENCAP – Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers. To9gether, we fight for equal rights, we campaign for greater opportunities and we challenge attitudes and prejudice. We also provide advice and support to meet people's needs throughout their lives. We are an individual membership organisation, with a local network of more than 1.000 affiliated groups. Our work is shaped by what our members tell us about their needs and wishes. We offer information and advice on a range of learning disability issues. We provide support, including housing, education, employment and leisure activities, and we campaign to bring about positive changes in the people's lives.

The Wales Learning Disability Helpline is a free call, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, providing support and information independently. 0808 8000 300
or e-mail helpline.wales@mencap.org.uk

The Cunliffe Tuesday Club : The club is open to anyone with a learning disability, their families, friends, carers. They meet every Tuesday evening at 7p.m. until 9.p.m.

Games, Competitions, Board Games , Bingo something for everyone. They also have lots of social trips throughout the year. Illuminations, Pantomime, Zoo, etc., and also have discos throughout the year, Valentine, Easter Bonnet, Christmas. Anyone interested in attending or helping out telephone: Ray Jarvis (01978) 752406.

Coedpoeth Activity Zone : Open every Monday 1.00 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Parish Hallo, Coedpoeth. Sporting Activities, Board Games, Craft Sessions, Awareness days, music session or just pop in and have a chap and cup of tea. Further information : Ray Jarvis (01978) 752406.