Council hosts Partnership Event to defeat poverty

On Wednesday, 12 June, Carmarthenshire County Council welcomed key partners to a unique Partnership Event, at St Peter’s Hall, Carmarthen, to focus on a united commitment to defeat poverty across the county. 

The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the success of the Claim What’s Yours programme, a Carmarthenshire County Council led initiative which offers support and advice to Carmarthenshire residents that are struggling with the cost of living.

Delegates to the partnership event discussed what has worked well during the last 18-months of the scheme, the challenges that have been met, challenges that lie ahead, and how continuing to work together can improve the Claim What’s Yours programme, for the benefit of the residents of Carmarthenshire. 

Interactive round table discussions allowed attendees to share insights, explore new opportunities for partnership, and highlight the support they need from the Council to continue making a positive impact across communities in Carmarthenshire.

During the last 18 months, the Council’s dedicated team of Hwb advisors have helped 5,745 residents, who have been referred to its service, to claim over £7.5m in support and benefit payments. Hwb advisors have supported applications for a range of council and third-party support schemes, including blue badges for disabled parking, council tax discounts, personal independence payments (PIP) and grants to help parents purchase school essentials, such as school uniforms.

Carmarthenshire County Council extends its sincere thanks to all partners and looks forward to the collaborative work ahead.

To access the Claim What’s Yours:

Go online - by visiting the council’s Claim What’s Yours Page where you can access information on a wide range of support schemes or arrange to speak with an adviser.

Visit one of our Hwb Centres – located at Carmarthen, Llanelli and Ammanford and speak with one of our friendly Hwb advisers.

Hwb Bach y Wlad - As an extension of the three main Hwb centres, Hwb Bach y Wlad brings Carmarthenshire County Council’s customer services directly to rural areas.

Phone our Contact Centre – Customers can raise a Claim What’s Yours Referral by phoning 01267 234567, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 6:00pm.