Services for older people strong scores
Monday 13 January 2020
Services for older people in Bridgend County Borough have achieved positive results as part of a recent joint inspection.
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550 more foster carers needed across Wales in 2020
Monday 06 January 2020
The Fostering Network has estimated that 550 foster families will be needed in Wales to keep up with the widespread demand. To combat this, Bridgend County Borough Council has launched, #20 Reasons, a campaign to encourage people within their local area to consider fostering.
Raise funds for dementia sensory garden
Wednesday 18 December 2019
Bridgend Resource Centre is raising money to create a new community sensory garden for people with dementia or learning and physical disabilities.
Rough sleeper provision in Bridgend County
Tuesday 17 December 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council will be teaming up with local organisations such as the Wallich, Pobl and more to support rough sleepers this winter.
Nominations for ‘Inspire for Life’ Awards
Monday 16 December 2019
The search is on for the unsung heroes of Bridgend County Borough’s local communities.
OlympAge Games launches extra provision
Tuesday 10 December 2019
More than 150 older and disabled people have taken part in a fun-filled morning of games and activities at Bridgend County Borough Council’s innovative ‘OlympAge Games’.
Pebble-power to support National Safeguarding Week
Friday 08 November 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council will be joining other organisations across Wales between 11–15 November to mark National Safeguarding Week 2019.
Young Carers ID card scheme
Tuesday 10 September 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council has handed out its 300th Young Carers’ ID card in a scheme intended to create more understanding of the issues Young Carers face.
Chorus of approval for carers’ choir
Friday 14 June 2019
A choir set up specifically for carers in Bridgend County Borough has marked Carers Week (10 – 16 June) by releasing its first original song!
Welsh-medium provision for children with autism
Monday 10 June 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council is expanding its support for children who have a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).
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