Unpaid carers living in Neath Port Talbot are being invited to attend an informal coffee morning to have their say and find out more about the support available to them.

The Carers Coffee Morning is being held in Baglan Community Centre (Hawthorn Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 8PG) on Monday, July 29 between 10am and 12pm.

Neath Port Talbot Council is arranging the morning to give carers the opportunity to have their say on what is important to them, and to find out what the council and its partner agencies are doing to support them.

Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their issues with the council’s senior officers and the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Services and Health and Carers Champion, Councillor Peter Richards. Catherine Vaughan, manager of the Western Bay Integrated Autism Service, will also be attending to deliver a presentation on the support her service offers to adults with autism and the parents/carers of children and adults with autism.

Councillor Peter Richards said: “Unpaid carers have an invaluable role in supporting our local communities.

“It is important that the needs of carers are not only recognised but acted upon so that the Council and its partners can support carers to maintain their vital role.”

“I would encourage anyone who cares for a friend or family member to come along to the coffee morning.”

No booking is required and it is free to attend.