BAVO’s Community Navigator’s service helps people in Bridgend County Borough and their families or carers, to access community services, information and activities that will help them maintain independent lives which help prevent their circumstances deteriorating to a point where they might need higher level health or social care services.
The service works with older people, people with learning disabilities, people with dementia and/or carers to identify an individual’s needs and then supports them to access community services or activities that they feel are right for them.
For more information and contact details please visit: Community Navigators – Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (bavo.org.uk)
Local Community Coordinators are qualified professionals who work with individuals, vulnerable adults, people with disabilities and carers experiencing difficulties and issues.
The LCC use extensive knowledge of community resources to connect people to their communities and get the help and support they need.
If you or someone you know needs help with issues such as losing their independence or loneliness and isolation, get in touch with the team to see how they can help.
There are Local Community Coordinators for three cluster areas of the borough.
Sara Brown (Llynfi Valley) – Coytrahen, Llangynwyd, Maesteg, Cwmfelin, Nantyfyllon, Garth and Caerau
07815579082
sara.brown@bridgend.gov.uk
Jennifer John (Ogmore Valley and greater area) – Nantymoel, Ogmore Vale, Lewistown, Blackmill, Evanstown, Bryncethin, Sarn, Bryncoch and Pantyrawel
07974 059811
jennifer.john@bridgend.gov.uk
Kevin Mably (Garw Valley and greater area) – Blaengarw, Pontycymmer, Llangeinor, Bettws, Brynmenin, Ynysawdre and Aberkenfig
07794052489
kevin.mably@bridgend.gov.uk
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Social Services Team can provide support in a number of areas, such as supporting adults to retain or regain their independence and wellbeing and helping with options for managing money for someone who does not have capacity to do so themselves.
BCBC’s website gives a range of information about adult social care, whether you are looking for advice and information or to report concerns about someone. You can find out what help is available for those who need additional care and get information on how to access Mental Health Services for adults in Bridgend County Borough.
Adult Social Services – Bridgend County Borough Council
Email: contactassessmentreviewteam@bridgend.gov.uk
Telephone: 01656 642279
Website: https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/social-care-and-wellbeing/adult-social-care/
Opening hours:
8:30am to 17:00pm Monday to Thursday
8:30am to 16:30pm Friday