A fund of more than £3 million will be created by the UK Government in partnership with Neath Port Talbot Council to support the mental health and wellbeing of Tata Steel workers and their families in Port Talbot and the wider community.
The funding, which is flexible and may be increased depending on demand, is planned to cover services including:
- hiring more counsellors to work directly with affected steelworkers, and providing extra resources and grants to support existing mental health provision
- expanding availability of community and peer support such as through Men’s Sheds, She Sheds and other community groups
- funding mental health support in schools where children are affected by the Tata Steel transition
- Providing specialist advice for steelworkers and their families navigating the welfare system or struggling with debt
- training council and trade union support workers in suicide awareness and prevention
For further information please select the following link: UK Government funds mental health support to help steelworkers - GOV.UK
To find out about the Mental Health and Wellbeing advice and support already available, please select the following link: Health and wellbeing - Neath Port Talbot Council
Business Wales is working in partnership with UK Government and Neath Port Talbot Council to provide business support for individuals, existing businesses and supply chain companies impacted by the Tata Steel transition. This includes a package of business advice and guidance to help you prepare your business case for financial support through the UK Government funded Tata Steel Transition Funds: Business Wales support for Tata Steel Transition | Business Wales