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Wednesday 05 January 2022
Residents at Bryn y Cae, Brackla and Pantyrawel’s Tŷ Cwm Ogwr care homes have been transported across the world and beyond from the comfort of their own armchair thanks to virtual reality technology.
Friday 24 December 2021
Foster and adult placement carers are to be offered a one-off £500 payment in recognition of their resilience and commitment during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Monday 06 December 2021
Councillor Huw David, Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council, has confirmed that changes are being made to the local authority’s Cabinet structure.
Thursday 25 November 2021
Hundreds of job vacancies will be promoted at two social care jobs fairs in Bridgend County Borough next week.
Tuesday 23 November 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is appealing for ‘empty nesters’ to consider fostering a child or young person who needs a loving home.
Tuesday 02 November 2021
A new grant scheme has been announced by Welsh Government for individuals and organisations across Wales who undertake activities with those who are, or have been, affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Monday 25 October 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is working in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board on an innovative approach to support the health and social care system.
Friday 08 October 2021
People working in the social care and early years sectors are set to be celebrated during the upcoming WeCare Wales week.
Wednesday 06 October 2021
23 life-size front doors were unveiled outside the Senedd earlier this week, as Foster Wales, the new network of 22 local authority fostering services across the country invited the public to consider opening their homes to help children in Wales who are desperately in need of care and support.
Wednesday 29 September 2021
Vulnerable care home residents have all received a Covid-19 vaccine booster shot as part of the latest phase of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s inoculation programme.