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Important Pension Contributions Update

Important Pension Contributions Update

A critical Pension Contributions update from the Payroll Department at Dewis CIL. Read more

Published: 8th January, 2026

Updated: 29th January, 2026

Author: Greg Davies

Newsletter Issue 2

Newsletter Issue 2

The second edition of our newsletter! Read more

Published: 17th December, 2025

Updated: 21st April, 2026

Author: Sebastian Hill

Christmas Donation to Pontypridd Foodbank

Christmas Donation to Pontypridd Foodbank

09/12/2025 - Direct Payments Manager Greg and Direct Payments Advisor Taylor dropped everything off at Pontypridd Foodbank in Treforest today. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2025

Author: Taylor Jacka Phillips

Halloween 2025

Halloween 2025

This year, there were only a handful of us, we had brains, heart and courage....and we went off to see the wizard all while raising money for the Guide Dogs Charity! 🧙‍♀️🦁🤖🌈👠🚶‍♀️ Read more

Published: 19th November, 2025

Author: Taylor Jacka Phillips

Accessing E-mail Payslips

Accessing E-mail Payslips

Guidance for Personal Assistants and Service Users on accessing e-mail payslips using the correct identifiers. Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2025

Updated: 29th January, 2026

Author: Greg Davies

Service User Announcement

Service User Announcement

Service users may be receiving emails from [email protected] that states EPS Confirmation by HMRC Company. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2025

Updated: 3rd November, 2025

Author: Greg Davies

Welsh Phrase of the week

Welsh Phrase of the week

🏴 Welsh Word/Phrase of the week 🏴 Starting Wednesday, 29th October 2025 As a proud Welsh organisation, we’re committed to celebrating and using the Welsh language in our workplace. A number of our team members already speak Welsh, and the rest of us are keen to learn and join in! That’s why we’re introducing “Welsh Phrase of the week” — a fun and simple way to build our Welsh vocabulary together. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2025

Updated: 10th April, 2026

Author: Taylor Jacka Phillips

Staff Day - 17th of September 2025

Staff Day - 17th of September 2025

Staff Day – 17th September 2025 Topic of the Day: Communication Venue: Non-Pol Club, Rhydyfelin (A last-minute change from our original venue at Barry Sidings – the weather had other ideas!) Read more

Published: 29th October, 2025

Author: Taylor Jacka Phillips

Mali the Guide Dog graduates!

Mali the Guide Dog graduates!

Mali has officially graduated as a guide dog to our Recruitment Administrator Elisa Ip. Well done Mali, you are such a cutie. 😆 Its so nice to have her in the office. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2025

Updated: 9th September, 2025

Author: Taylor Jacka Phillips

The New Dewis Newsletter

The New Dewis Newsletter

Dewis CIL Launches the first edition of it's new Newsletter! Read more

Published: 28th May, 2025

Updated: 9th September, 2025

Author: Sebastian Hill

Important Payroll Update

Important Payroll Update

We apologise that some payroll may be delayed due to transitioning to a new payroll software. Read more

Published: 11th April, 2025

Updated: 1st May, 2025

Author: Greg Davies

A round up of December / Christmas 2024

A round up of December / Christmas 2024

A Round Up of December / Christmas 2024 at Dewis CIL Head Office. Please note we are closed during Christmas and New Year. We will reopen on Thursday the 2nd of January 2025. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We looking forward to providing further support in 2025. Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2024

Updated: 24th December, 2024

Author: Taylor Jacka Phillips

Flooding at Dewis CIL Head Office

Flooding at Dewis CIL Head Office

Flooding as a result of Storm Bert is affecting Dewis CIL Head Office in Upper Boat. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2024

Author: Greg Davies

Halloween 2024

Halloween 2024

For Halloween this year, we dressed up and raised money for Sands Charity. Total raised was £70.00. This was donated to our Advocate Lauren Greenway's fundraiser. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2024

Author: Taylor Jacka Phillips

10/10/24 World Mental Health Day

10/10/24 World Mental Health Day

Today was World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2024

Author: Taylor Jacka Phillips

Drop in Care session for Micro Enterprises

Drop in Care session for Micro Enterprises

Interested in a career in care? • Want to know more about becoming a self-employed, micro enterprise providing care and support in your community? • Or do you or a relative need a care support at home? Come along to drop-in sessions to find out more - whether you’re searching for care support, or looking to deliver care. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2024

Author: Dan Azzopardi

Llais: Here to represent your views on health and social care

Llais: Here to represent your views on health and social care

Read more

Published: 4th September, 2024

Author: Charlotte Lord

Virtual Dementia Tour

Virtual Dementia Tour

A life changing experience and the only scientifically and medically proven method of giving you a chance to put yourself in the shoes of someone living with dementia. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2023

Author: Dan Azzopardi

Personal Assistant Induction Programme

Personal Assistant Induction Programme

An opportunity for Personal Assistants to join an induction programme specially designed for direct care staff who are working in a social care setting. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2023

Updated: 11th April, 2025

Author: Greg Davies

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 21 April 1926 to 8 September 2022

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 21 April 1926 to 8 September 2022

Dewis CIL shares in the nation's sadness on the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Read more

Published: 9th September, 2022

Updated: 21st October, 2022

Author: Greg Davies

Are you a Personal Assistant working in Wales?

Are you a Personal Assistant working in Wales?

We’d love to hear from you about your views on the crucial role you play to support people. For the first time in Wales, we are running a survey to find out what Personal Assistants think about the hugely important jobs that they do – please tell us what you think. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2021

Updated: 9th September, 2022

Author: Dan Azzopardi

WELLBEING SERVICE FOR UNPAID CARERS

WELLBEING SERVICE FOR UNPAID CARERS

Would you benefit from a conversation about your role as an unpaid carer? Would you like to find out more about support available to improve your wellbeing? Read more

Published: 12th October, 2021

Author: Dan Azzopardi

Calling all parents and carers who use childcare in Wales!

Calling all parents and carers who use childcare in Wales!

The Welsh Government and local authorities want to hear your thoughts about childcare in your local area. Complete this short survey and have your say today. Read more

Published: 12th October, 2021

Author: Dan Azzopardi

Volunteering in Care homes  - a short term pilot and long term plans

Age Cymru is developing a model of practice for volunteering in care homes. A short term pilot is focussing on supporting contact between residents and families as Covid restrictions allow. It will produce guidance and reflective evaluation for wider use and to support the development of longer term initiatives, including collaborative working between organisations and sectors. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2021

Author: Dan Azzopardi

Carers Wales are delighted and excited to announce our dedicated virtual wellbeing day. Mae Gofalwyr Cymru yn falch iawn ac yn gyffrous i gyhoeddi ein diwrnod lles rhithwir arbennig ar - lein.

We are hosting a full day of activities to support the mindfulness and wellbeing of unpaid carers on Saturday 27th February 2021. Each session is individual and you can join as many or as few as you like. You do not have to commit to the whole day. Read more

Published: 19th February, 2021

Author: Dan Azzopardi

Valuing Voices in Wales Report - Oct 2020

Valuing Voices in Wales Report - Oct 2020

Advocacy survey finds widespread human rights breaches of vulnerable people. Download the report. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2020

Updated: 19th August, 2022

Author: Dave Hall

RCT - Improving our offer to people with learning disabilities and autism in Rhondda Cynon Taf Information for family carers

Would you like to take part in improving opportunities and services for people with learning disabilities and autism in Rhondda Cynon Taf? We are particularly focussing on the priorities people have previously identified, which include Health, Home, Employment and Family Support. Read more

Published: 28th September, 2020

Author: Dan Azzopardi

Upholding rights & valuing voices: Advocacy principles for coronavirus and beyond

Upholding rights & valuing voices: Advocacy principles for coronavirus and beyond

The new principles set out the advocacy sector’s shared vision for advocacy in coronavirus and beyond. Read more

Published: 17th September, 2020

Updated: 19th August, 2022

Author: Dave Hall

Barod Live Webchat service

Barod Live Webchat service

This brand new service is the first of its kind for substance misuse in Wales. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2020

Author: Dan Azzopardi

Older people have rights

Older people have rights

Under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act you have a right to: Read more

Published: 29th November, 2019

Author: Dan Azzopardi

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