Residents urged to check what benefits they are entitled to
Tuesday 02 March 2021
Bridgend county borough residents are being encouraged to make sure they’re not missing out on any benefits they are entitled to
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Unpaid carers and disabled people confirmed as vaccination priority
Friday 26 February 2021
Welsh Government has confirmed that people who have disabilities or who act as unpaid carers have been added to the priority vaccination groups.
Consultation to help shape special guardians policy
Thursday 25 February 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council has launched a consultation to help inform the development of a Special Guardianship Order Financial Policy
Covid-19 self-isolation support payment scheme extended
Wednesday 17 February 2021
More people are now eligible to apply for the £500 Self-Isolation Support Payment, Welsh Government has announced
How the council is supporting care homes during the pandemic
Tuesday 16 February 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to provide the staff and residents of local care homes with expert advice and support in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
New guidance for people in top priority groups who have yet to be vaccinated
Wednesday 10 February 2021
New details have been announced for how Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is ensuring that eligible people do not miss out on their chance to receive the Covid-19 vaccine
Spiderman and friends help spread pandemic safety message
Friday 05 February 2021
Residents from across Bridgend County Borough have taken part in a short video to encourage people to keep following coronavirus guidance
More than 20,700 vulnerable residents vaccinated against Covid-19
Friday 05 February 2021
Latest statistics from Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have confirmed that more than 20,700 vulnerable people living in Bridgend County Borough have now received their first coronavirus vaccination
Work underway on new health and social care facilities
Thursday 04 February 2021
New facilities are being established in Bettws that will support the work of the county borough’s integrated health and social care team.
Update on mobile testing arrangements in Bridgend County Borough
Wednesday 03 February 2021
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed the latest arrangements for mobile coronavirus testing facilities in Bridgend County Borough