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Whilst our offices are closed to the public, we are still working hard and are contactable by video, email and phone.
We are also operating a ‘Stay healthy at Home’ out of hours service during evenings from 5 – 8pm and weekends 9am – 8pm for people who are genuinely isolated. This service helps connect people to community resources and groups who can provide assistance. Please call: 07851 248576.
Welsh Government last reviewed Covid restrictions on 18 June when they paused the full move into alert level one for four weeks. This delay will help to reduce the peak number of daily hospitalisations by up to half and provide time for more people to receive their second dose of vaccine.
On 25 June, they carried out the formal three week review of the regulations. Welsh Government have carefully considered the data and evidence and confirm that the restrictions in place should be maintained until at least the next regulatory review which will take place by 15 July.
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You can find out more information here.
Written Statement: COVID-19 Vaccination – JCVI announcement on Phase 3
Eluned Morgan, Minister for Health and Social Services, 30 June 2021:
“Following weeks of discussion and consideration of evidence, the interim advice recommends the autumn booster campaign begins in September 2021, its purpose being to reduce any further incidence of COVID-19 and maximise protection in those who are most vulnerable to serious infection, ahead of the winter months…” Find out more here
Criminals are using the COVID-19 vaccine as a way to target the public by tricking them to hand over 
cash or financial details. They are sending convincing looking text messages letting people know they are eligible for the vaccine or phoning people directly pretending to be from the NHS, or local pharmacy. Read more here.
If you have any information relating to vaccine fraud you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers COVID Fraud Hotline online at covidfraudhotline.org or call 0800 587 5030.
It can be challenging to stay at home and self-isolate but it means you’re helping to stop Coronavirus spreading to other people and keeping Wales safe.
Remember if you need support with your mental health, practical or financial support during this time, there is help available for you. Self-isolation means not leaving the house at all – not even to go to work, get shopping or medication or to visit anyone else’s house. Find out more information to help you here.
A long-term walk through testing facility is now open at the Bowls Hall car park of Bridgend Life Centre
The site is open 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. You will need to book an appointment in advance by visiting the Welsh Government website or by calling 119.
Find out where the temporary testing facilities are located in Bridgend County here
Free twice-weekly rapid Covid-19 self-testing kits are available for people without symptoms who can’t work from home and their households. You’ll be able to pick up a rapid testing kit from the Bowls Hall car park of the Bridgend Life Centre between 8am and 1pm, seven days a week. You must take the test yourself at home to ensure you’re not unknowingly spreading coronavirus. No appointment is needed. Find out more here
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has made the change as restrictions ease so that any cases of Covid-19 can be detected as soon as possible. You can find out more here
One in three people with coronavirus have no symptoms, getting tested helps to #KeepWalesSafe.
Collect yours today. Find out more here…
Don’t forget to download and use the app because the more people do so the more it will help reduce and manage the spread of COVID. You can find out how to download the app here.
This guidance is for community centres based in Wales to provide you with a brief overview of how to prepare for restarting your services. At the time of writing this revised guidance Wales is gradually
transitioning through alert levels. See the Coronavirus Control Plan published by Welsh Government for information on the various alert levels.
You can download WCVA’s guidance for community centres reopening in Wales here
Community centres are able to open and this latest guidance is intended to outline changes to the regulations and provide you with practical ways to open your community centre.
This guidance is for those managing community centres, village halls, church halls and other community centres, on safely re-opening multi-purpose buildings. However, it will also be relevant to those hiring or using a community centre. You can download the guidance here
Where to find the latest information:
You can also find out more information about the latest developments, the virus and symptoms here:
WCVA have produced a handy checklist to help you to keep your policy effective and up to date.
Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress and looking after your mental health will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
