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.
Level 4 restrictions introduced in Wales from Midnight 19 December:
Bridgend County Borough is the highest area in Wales for positive cases of coronavirus! We must all continue to stay home, protect the NHS and save lives.
Here’s what you can and can’t do.
Please stay home and stay safe.
Letters are being sent to all residents in Bridgend county borough with important information about the Covid-19 vaccination programme. Read more here.
Find out more about vaccinations here
The health board has also produced an information page
A long-term walk through testing facility is now at the Bowls Hall car park of the Bridgend
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.
New mobile walk-in site is now open at the Awel y Mor Community Centre, Hutchwns Terrace, Porthcawl, CF36 5TN
Booking is not required.
Open 9am – 4pm from 15 – 21 January 2021.
Mobile drive through testing facility is open at Ynysawdre Swimming Pool Car Park, Heol-Yr-Ysgol, Tondu CF32 9ET
Open 9am – 4pm until 21 January 2021. You will need to book an appointment in advance by visiting the Welsh Government website or by calling 119.
Please only attend if you are showing symptoms of coronavirus such as a high temperature, a new persistent cough, or a loss or change in your sense of taste or smell.
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.
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.
As community centres are permitted to reopen on Monday 9 November, this latest guidance is intended to outline the changes to the regulations and provide you with practical ways to ensure your centre and actions are compliant. Remember, just because you can reopen your community centre, it doesn’t mean you have to.
This guidance issued is for those managing community centres, village halls, church halls and other community centres, on safely reopening multi-purpose buildings. Read guidance here
The new guidance is be based on the amended Regulations, an up to date version of which can be found at gov.wales/coronavirus-legislation-and-guidance-law
This information aims to help community centres think about the process of re-opening and to navigate issues that may arise. It is not an authoritative statement of law and should be read in conjunction with the updated Government guidance, which is regularly updated. However, as at 15 June 2020, the information is based on a two metre social distancing requirement in Wales.
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.