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Bereavement
The time following bereavement can be difficult and there are often so many things to do and arrange. This section is designed to help you find the information, support and services you might you need. We have also included the Registrar’s office Checklist that might be of help. Remember you are not alone the services below are there to support and help you through this difficult time. Some services provide a home visiting service please do ask if that service is available in your case.
Caerphilly County Borough Council Registration Services checklist of things to do following a bereavment
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Adult Placement Service
The Adult placement service, offers an alternative to residential care for adults unable to live alone and wish to be supported in a homely environment. It offers accommodation and cares for vulnerable adults in the homes of carefully selected people living in the community. For more information contact the Adult Placement Scheme Manager
Tel: 01495 233203
Are you a Carer?
Are you looking after someone in your family, a friend or a neighbour who is old, ill or disabled? If you answer YES, then you are a Carer> there is no age limit to being a carer, even children can be carers. As a carer, you may have needs that are different to those of the person you look after. There is a handbook of information for carers of adults to help you in your caring role. To get a copy of the handbook or more information contact the carers Support worker
Tel: 01443 864604
Bereavement Allowance
A taxable weekly benefit for widows or widowers aged between 45 and state pension age when their husband or wife died, or when their widowed Parent’s Allowance ends within 52 of their widowhood.
Bereavement Payment
Is a tax free lump sum for widows or widowers who were under the age of 60 for women and 65 for men (State pension age) when their husband or wife died, or whose husband or wife was not entitled to Category A State pension when they died.
Cinnamon Trust – The National Charity for the Elderly and their Pets
The Cinnamon trust was founded for elderly people and their pets, but its services are also offered to terminally ill pet owners. Anyone of any age can make arrangements for pets that may outlive them to come into the trust’s care. Many older people whose pet has sadly died contact us, bereft and very lonely. It is often possible to place with them a bereaved pet and somehow there is always an immediate understanding between the two.
Tel: 01736 757900 Fax: 01736 757010
Funeral Payments
Help with the cost of funeral expenses when you are in receipt of a qualifying benefit.
Pensions
The Pensions service can give you advice and information on what if any changes may occur as a result of being a widow or widower.
Tel: 0845 60 60 265
Text Phone: 0845 60 60 285
Registering a death
When someone dies, the death must be registered. The death must be registered in the sub district in which it occurred. The Caerphilly County Borough registrar’s service has many offices around the borough but the opening hours to register a death are STRICKLY BY APPIONMENT ONLY. To get more information or to make an appointment contact the service on
Tel: 01443 863478 Fax: 01443 863385
Mobile: 07813 094234 (24 hour emergency contact)
Social Services for Adults - How to get Help
There are many services that are there to help you to:
- To remain in your own home
- Support you when you are caring for someone else
- Help you choose from a variety of supported housing options if that is what you want.
Free phone telephone: 0808 100 2500
Social Services - Direct Payments
If you have a physical, sensory or learning disability, or are disabled by sickness and you need care, you may be eligible to receive cash via a direct payment to purchase your own care. To find out more contact the Direct Payments Support team:
Tel: 01291 672352
Or contact the Social Services Adult services team on
Tel:
Supporting People
Helps anybody aged over 16 who want to live independently in their own home, if you rent from the council or from somebody else or if you live in sheltered housing. For more information contact their team:
Tel: 01495 223419 or 01495 223723
Volunteering
Many people feel lonely and disconnected from their community following bereavement. Some of those people find helping others is a reason to get out of the house and feel useful again. For a variety of volunteering opportunities go to the volunteering section of this site.
Bereavement Allowance
A taxable weekly benefit for widows or widowers aged between 45 and state pension age when their husband or wife died, or when their Widowed Parents Allowance ends within 52 weeks of their widowhood.
Bereavement Payment
Tax free lump sum for widows or widowers who were under age 60 for women, 65 for men (State Pension Age) when their husband or wife died, or whose husband or wife was not entitled to Category A State Pension when they died. Based on late husband’s or wife’s National Insurance contributions.
Widowed Parent’s Allowance
A taxable benefit for widows or widowers who are under state pension age and who have at least one qualifying child for who they are entitled, or treated as entitled, to Child Benefit. It is also paid if you are expecting a child by your late husband or as a result of artificial insemination or IVF
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