Partnership sees accessible social housing built in Bridgend
Friday 18 March 2022
Two new accessible bungalows have been constructed in Wildmill, Bridgend, by Linc Cymru (Linc), the south Wales housing association and care provider.
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New short break programme for unpaid carers launched at Bridgend Life Centre
Thursday 17 March 2022
A new short break programme for unpaid carers has been successfully launched by Halo Leisure in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council and Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) at Bridgend Life Centre.
How the council is supporting young carers
Wednesday 16 March 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council will mark Young Carer’s Action Day this year by promoting the support available to Young Carers.
Wellbeing assessment consultation launched in Bridgend
Monday 07 March 2022
A consultation has been launched to help understand what matters most, in terms of wellbeing, for people and communities in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg area.
Cabinet to discuss changes to Disabled Facilities Grant
Thursday 03 March 2022
Bridgend County Borough’s Cabinet, when it meets next week, will discuss proposed changes to the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) including proposals to invite contractors to deliver required works.
Additional social care payment aligned with the real living wage
Friday 11 February 2022
Welsh Government has today committed £43m in the Budget to make the real living wage for social care a reality from April.
Cabinet approves strategic plan for children’s social care in Bridgend
Thursday 10 February 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council’s cabinet have approved a three-year strategic plan for children’s social care in Bridgend.
Cabinet to consider strategic plan for children’s social care in Bridgend
Monday 07 February 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council’s cabinet, when it meets tomorrow, will consider a three-year strategic plan for children’s social care in Bridgend.
Winter Fuel Support Scheme Payment Doubled to £200
Wednesday 02 February 2022
Eligible households facing rising energy bills are to receive an extra £100 relief payment as part of the Welsh Governments’ Household Support Fund which is providing £51m of targeted support for families and the most vulnerable in society.
Next phase of social care recruitment drive launches
Friday 21 January 2022
Residents in Bridgend County Borough are being encouraged to ‘consider a career in social care’ as part of the council’s recruitment drive.