Our local community is home to a variety of supportive groups and resources dedicated to helping you thrive. Whether you're seeking a safe space to share, professional guidance, or simply want to connect with others on a similar journey, there's something for everyone.
Join us to build connections, find encouragement, and promote a healthier, happier you. Together, we can break the stigma around mental health and create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and understood.
List of information about local wellbeing and mental health groups, below! Your mental health matters—take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow.
📘 Carer & Parent Support Directory
Support for unpaid carers, parent carers, families and kinship carers in Bridgend, across Wales, and the UK
📍 Local Services – Bridgend
Bridgend Carers Centre (Carers Trust Network)
One-to-one and group support, training, and short breaks for unpaid carers of all ages.
📍 Bethlehem Church Life Centre, Cefn Road, Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend CF32 0AA
📞 01656 658 479
📧 enquiries@bridgendcarers.co.uk
🔗 bridgendcarers.co.uk
Parent Carer Support and Wellbeing Project (Bridgend Carers Centre)
Support groups, wellbeing activities, training and advocacy for parents of children with additional needs.
📧 carerswellbeing@bridgendcarers.co.uk
📧 contactassessmentteam@bridgend.gov.uk
🔗 bridgend.gov.uk
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB – Carers Support
NHS-based advice and hospital liaison for carers.
👤 David Watkins, Carers Co-ordinator
📞 07557 930 676
📧 CTM_carers@wales.nhs.uk
🔗 ctmuhb.nhs.wales
🏴 Wales-wide Carer & Parent Services
Carers Wales (Carers UK Wales)
Advice, benefits, rights, peer forums, and wellbeing support.
📞 029 2081 1370 | 0808 808 7777
📧 info@carerswales.org
🔗 carersuk.org
Carers Trust Wales
Grants, training, and local centre support across Wales.
📞 0300 772 9702
📧 wales@carers.org
🔗 carers.org
Amser Short Breaks Scheme
Welsh Government-funded breaks for unpaid carers.
🔗 Amser (via Race Equality First)
Race Equality First – Carers Support
Support and grants for ethnic minority carers.
📞 029 2048 6207
🔗 gov.wales/parenting-give-it-time
Single Parents Wellbeing
Wellbeing support and peer networks for single parents.
🔗 singleparentswellbeing.com
Kinship (formerly Grandparents Plus)
Support for kinship carers (e.g., grandparents raising children).
🔗 kinship.org.uk
Dewis Cymru
Welsh Government’s central directory of carers and family services.
🔗 dewis.wales
Welsh Government – Carers Strategy
Policy, rights and delivery plans for unpaid carers in Wales.
🔗 gov.wales/unpaid-carers
🇬🇧 UK-wide Carer & Family Support
Carers UK
Legal info, forums, wellbeing tools, and advocacy.
📞 0808 808 7777
📧 advice@carersuk.org
🔗 carersuk.org
Carers Trust (Crossroads)
UK-wide carer support through regional hubs.
📞 0300 772 9702
🔗 carers.org
Alzheimer’s Society
Help for carers of people with dementia.
📞 0333 150 3456
🔗 alzheimers.org.uk
Dementia UK (Admiral Nurses)
Specialist dementia nurse support.
📞 0800 888 6678
🔗 dementiauk.org
Macmillan Cancer Support
Support for carers of people with cancer.
📞 0808 808 0000
🔗 macmillan.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness
Mental health support and advocacy for carers.
🔗 rethink.org
Mind
Mental health advice and peer support for carers.
🔗 mind.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Advice on carers' rights, benefits, and workplace protections.
🔗 citizensadvice.org.uk
Carer’s Allowance (DWP)
Financial support for unpaid carers.
🔗 gov.uk/carers-allowance
ACAS
Workplace advice for carers and employers.
🔗 acas.org.uk
🏥 Health & Medical Services – Bridgend
📌 Adult Social Care
📍 Bridgend County Borough Council, Civic Offices, Angel Street, CF31 4WB
👥 Adults requiring care, support or assessment
⚠️ No
💷 Free (subject to eligibility)
🕒 Office hours
📝 Social care assessments, care packages, and support services.
📞 01656 643643
📧 contactassessmentreviewteam@bridgend.gov.uk
🔗 https://www.bridgend.gov.uk
📌 M W Phillips Chemists
📍 48 Nolton Street, CF31 3BP
👥 General public – prescriptions and pharmacy services
⚠️ No
💷 Free NHS prescriptions (charges may apply)
🕒 Varies
📝 Community pharmacy services and advice.
📞 01656 653966
🔗 https://111.wales.nhs.uk/localservices/viewlocalservice.aspx?id=112394
📌 Tesco Instore Pharmacy
📍 Cowbridge Road, CF31 3SQ
👥 General public – prescriptions and pharmacy services
⚠️ No
💷 Free NHS prescriptions (charges may apply)
🕒 Varies
📝 In-store pharmacy for NHS and over-the-counter services.
📞 01172 911061
🔗 https://111.wales.nhs.uk/localservices/viewlocalservice.aspx?id=105645
📌 Well Pharmacy – Coity
📍 Ffordd y Celyn, CF35 6HB
👥 Local residents needing prescriptions or advice
⚠️ No
💷 Free NHS prescriptions (charges may apply)
🕒 Varies
📝 NHS pharmacy and health advice.
📞 01656 322130
🔗 https://finder.well.co.uk/store/coity
📌 District Nursing Team – Bridgend
📍 Bridgend
👥 Housebound patients requiring ongoing nursing care
⚠️ No
💷 Free
🕒 Varies
📝 Community-based clinical nursing support.
📞 01656 753922
🔗 https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/services/primary-care/community-nursing/district-nursing/
📌 Ashfield Surgery (Bridgend Group Practice)
📍 Merthyr Mawr Road, CF31 3NW
👥 Registered patients – GP services
⚠️ No
💷 Free (NHS)
🕒 Mon–Fri
📝 General practice medical services.
📞 01656 652774
🔗 https://www.bridgendgrouppractice.com
📌 Ogmore Vale Surgery
📍 Commercial Street, Ogmore Vale, CF32 7BL
👥 Registered patients – GP services
⚠️ No
💷 Free (NHS)
🕒 Mon–Fri
📝 General practice and family healthcare.
📞 01656 840208
🔗 https://www.ogmorevalesurgery.wales.nhs.uk
📌 New Street Surgery
📍 3 New Street, Aberkenfig, CF32 9BL
👥 Registered patients – GP services
⚠️ No
💷 Free (NHS)
🕒 Mon–Fri
📝 Full range of primary care services.
📞 01656 726070
🔗 https://www.bridgendgrouppractice.com
📌 Oak Tree Surgery
📍 Bridgend
👥 Registered patients – GP services
⚠️ No
💷 Free (NHS)
🕒 Mon–Fri
📝 Medical consultations and chronic disease management.
🔗 https://www.pybhealth.com/surgeries/oak-tree-surgery
📌 Pencoed Medical Centre
📍 Pencoed, CF35
👥 Registered patients
⚠️ No
💷 Free (NHS)
🕒 Mon–Fri
📝 Routine appointments and urgent care.
🔗 https://www.pybhealth.com/surgeries/pencoed-medical-centre
📌 Woodlands Surgery Maesteg
📍 Woodlands Terrace, Caerau, CF34 0SR
👥 Local patients
⚠️ No
💷 Free (NHS)
🕒 Mon–Fri
📝 General healthcare and long-term condition support.
📞 0333 123 4203
🔗 https://www.woodlandssurgerymaesteg.co.uk
📌 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
📍 Serving Bridgend and surrounding areas
👥 All residents accessing secondary care
⚠️ No
💷 Free (NHS)
🕒 Office hours
📝 Oversight of NHS hospitals, mental health, and community services.
📞 01443 744800
📧 CTM.BridgendPALS@wales.nhs.uk
🔗 https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales
📌 Public Health Wales – Immunisation
📍 Wales
👥 General population
⚠️ No
💷 Free (NHS)
🕒 Office hours
📝 Information on national immunisation programmes.
🔗 https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/
📌 CTM UHB Vaccination Enquiries
📍 Bridgend and surrounding areas
👥 Individuals with vaccine queries
⚠️ No
💷 Free
🕒 Office hours
📝 Public vaccination support and appointments.
📞 01685 726464
📧 ctm.vaccinationenquiries@wales.nhs.uk
🔗 https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information/
📌 New Bridgend Health and Wellbeing Centre
📍 Bridgend
👥 All residents
⚠️ No
💷 Free (NHS services)
🕒 Varies
📝 Integrated services for physical and mental health.
🔗 https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales
📌 Adult Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT)
📍 North: Maesteg Hospital, CF34 9PW | South: Quarella Road, CF31 1JS
👥 Adults with mental health needs
⚠️ No
💷 Free
🕒 Office hours
📝 Assessment, support and treatment planning.
📞 North: 01656 754278 | South: 01656 763000
🔗 https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/services/mental-health/
📌 Bridgend Council – Mental Health Services
📍 Bridgend
👥 Adults in need of mental health support
⚠️ No
💷 Free
🕒 Office hours
📝 Local authority-led mental health support.
🔗 https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/mental-health/
📌 Bridgend Group Practice – Mental Health Hub
📍 Bridgend
👥 Registered patients
⚠️ No
💷 Free
🕒 Varies
📝 Access to mental health and wellbeing resources.
🔗 https://www.bridgendgrouppractice.com/mental-health/
📌 Youth Emotional Health Support (11–25)
📍 Bridgend
👥 Young people aged 11–25
⚠️ No
💷 Free
🕒 Office hours
📝 Early intervention and emotional wellbeing services.
📧 EarlyYearsandYoungPeople@bridgend.gov.uk
🔗 https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/children-and-young-people/youth-support/youth-mental-health/
📌 Princess of Wales Hospital – Minor Injury Unit
📍 Coity Road, CF31 1RQ
👥 All ages
⚠️ Yes (triage applies)
💷 Free (NHS)
🕒 Check local opening hours
📝 Treatment for minor injuries such as sprains, cuts, burns.
📞 01656 752752
🔗 https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/our-services/hospitals/princess-of-wales-hospital/
📌 Bridgend Dental Centre
📍 54–58 Nolton Street, CF31 3BP
👥 NHS dental patients
⚠️ Yes (subject to availability)
💷 NHS rates
🕒 By appointment
📝 Routine and emergency dental care.
📞 01656 668826
🔗 https://www.mydentist.co.uk
📌 Brackla Dental Surgery
📍 Brackla, CF31
👥 NHS dental patients
⚠️ Yes
💷 NHS rates
🕒 By appointment
📝 General dental care and oral hygiene.
📞 01656 667755
🔗 https://www.bridgendgrouppractice.com
📌 NHS 111 Wales
📍 Nationwide
👥 All residents
⚠️ No
💷 Free
🕒 24/7
📝 Advice and urgent care triage – Option 2 for Mental Health
📞 111
🔗 https://111.wales.nhs.uk
MHM Wales – IPA Service: Bridgend
Free statutory advocacy for adults needing support to understand social services, make informed decisions, and speak up about their care.
Eligibility: 18+, resident in Bridgend
📞 0808 801 0330 (Bridgend Voice & Choice)
📧 ipa@mhmwales.org
🔗 mhmwales.org.uk – Bridgend IPA
MHM Wales – IPA Service: Neath Port Talbot
Helps adults understand social services, know their rights, explore options, and speak up when needed.
Eligibility: 18+, resident in Neath Port Talbot
📞 0300 10 249 70
📧 ipa@mhmwales.org
🔗 www.npt-ipa.co.uk
MHM Wales – IPA Service: Swansea
Offers advocacy to help adults navigate care decisions, understand their rights, and access the right support.
Eligibility: 18+, resident in Swansea
📞 0300 10 249 70
📧 ipa@mhmwales.org
🔗 www.swansea-ipa.cymru
MHM Wales – IPA Service: Cardiff
Support for adults to access social services, understand care options, and have their voices heard.
Eligibility: 18+, resident in Cardiff
📞 0300 10 249 70
📧 ipa@mhmwales.org
🔗 www.cardiff-ipa.cymru
MHM Wales – IPA Service: Vale of Glamorgan
Advocacy for adults to understand services, make decisions, and raise concerns when needed.
Eligibility: 18+, resident in the Vale of Glamorgan
📞 0300 10 249 70
📧 ipa@mhmwales.org
🔗 www.vale-ipa.cymru
Community Services Directory – Bridgend and UK-Wide
Adferiad Recovery – Carers & Family Support
Provides one-to-one and group support for unpaid carers and families in Bridgend, along with specialist signposting to various statutory and third-sector organisations. 🔗 https://www.adferiad.org/services/bridgend-family-support
Age Cymru
Offers a wide range of services for older people, including community support, advice, and advocacy. 🔗 https://agecymru.org.uk
Age UK
Offers a range of services for older people, including community support, health services, and advocacy. 🔗 https://ageuk.org.uk
Altogether Bridgend – Help and Support for Adults 50+
Assists older adults, individuals with learning disabilities, dementia, and carers in identifying needs and accessing suitable community services or activities. 🔗 https://altogetherbridgend.co.uk/adults/adults-50/help-and-support-adults-50
Barnardo’s Atebion – Bridgend Disability Support Service
Provides tailored support for families with children or young adults with disabilities. 📧 atebion@barnardos.org.uk | 📞 07712 403922 🔗 https://www.barnardos.org.uk
Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO)
Offers a comprehensive directory of local groups, venues, activities, and services in Bridgend County. 🔗 https://www.bavo.org.uk
Bridgend Carers Centre – Dementia Carers Support
Provides support groups, training, and advice for carers of individuals with dementia. Includes dementia awareness sessions and respite options. 📧 enquiries@bridgendcarers.co.uk | 📞 01656 658479 🔗 https://carers.org
Bridgend Carers Centre – Money Matters
Free financial support service for carers. Includes access to grants, budget planning, income maximisation and wellbeing support. 📧 info@bridgendcarers.co.uk | 📞 01656 658479 🔗 https://bridgendcarers.co.uk
Bridgend Carers Wellbeing
Provides support for carers and young carers in Bridgend, including advice and assistance. 📧 contactassessmentteam@bridgend.gov.uk | 📞 01656 642279 🔗 https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/children-and-young-people/early-help-services/support-services
Bridgend Community Hubs
Serve as central points in local communities where residents can access information, advice, and various activities. Locations include Maesteg, Pyle, Bridgend, and Sarn. 🔗 https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/social-care-and-wellbeing/prevention-and-wellbeing/community-hubs
Bridgend Community Outreach Centre (BARC)
Offering community help and support through various projects. 🔗 https://bridgendcommunityoutreachcentre.co.uk
Bridgend Community Transport
Provides affordable door-to-door transport services for residents who may not have access to other means, including the Town Rider service. 📞 01656 669665 🔗 https://bridgendcommunitytransport.co.uk
Bridgend Spectrum Support Group (BSSG)
A peer-support group for adults on the autism spectrum. 📧 bssg@peoplefirstbridgend.org.uk 🔗 https://peoplefirstbridgend.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Provides free, confidential information and advice to assist people with legal, debt, consumer, housing, and other problems. 🔗 https://citizensadvice.org.uk
Community Care Services (South Wales)
Family-run care agency providing various care and support services across South Wales. 🔗 https://communitycareservices.org.uk
Community Companions – BAVO
A free, confidential, and non-judgemental befriending project offering high-quality support to people living in Bridgend County Borough. 🔗 https://www.bavo.org.uk/help-for-people/community-companions
Community Integrated Care
Offers community support services for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities to help them live independently. 🔗 https://communityintegratedcare.co.uk
Community Navigators – BAVO
Helps individuals and their families or carers access community-level services, information, and activities to maintain independent lives. 🔗 https://www.bavo.org.uk/help-for-people/community-navigators
Community Pantry – Bryntirion & Laleston Community Centre
The Community Pantry runs every Thursday. £5 per bag of food (+ £1 joining fee). Includes free warm drinks and bacon rolls and access to advice. 📍 Bryntirion & Laleston Community Centre
Community Support Services (Calderdale)
An award-winning care provider offering supported living, day services, and additional services for people with learning disabilities. 🔗 https://communitysupportservices.co.uk
Employability Bridgend
Assists residents with various aspects of employability, including mentoring, training, and job searching. 📧 employability@bridgend.gov.uk | 📞 01656 815317 🔗 https://www.bridgend.gov.uk
Engage to Change
Supports young people aged 16–25 with autism in overcoming barriers to employment through work placements and job coaching. 📧 info@engagetochange.org.uk 🔗 https://engagetochange.org.uk
Family Support Wales
Provides community support to children of all ages affected by complex needs and diagnoses such as ASD. 🔗 https://familysupportwales.co.uk
For Dads, By Dads – Torfaen
Supportive space for fathers to connect, bond with their children, and participate in sports and play-based sessions. 🔗 https://www.torfaen.gov.uk/en/AboutTheCouncil/Equalities/News/2022/March/For-Dads-By-Dads.aspx
Healthy Eating & Family Support – Bridgend
Contributions from Zoe (IPA), Lou and Nic via SOFR. Includes: • Special Families Maesteg – sfmaesteg@outlook.com | 01656 856950 • InclusAbility – contact@inclusability.org • Techtivity – techtivityteam@gmail.com | 07943 868035 • Westward Community Centre – westwardcc@hotmail.co.uk | 07460 545008 • Richard Price Centre – 01656 870084 • Brackla Tabernacle Church Hall – admin@bracklatabernacle.org | 01656 650500 • Cornelly Community Centre – cornellycommcentre@gmail.com | 07886 250752 • St David’s Church Hall, Pencoed – revian@lphparish.org.uk • Wildmill Youth Club – 01656 652539 • Baobab Bach CIC – hello@baobab-bach.org | 07544 026265 • Bridgend Foodbank – info@bridgend.foodbank.org.uk | 01656 750016 • Ospreys Junior Wheelchair Rugby – cllrdominicevans@outlook.com • Impetus Dance CIC – impetusdance@outlook.com | 07971 497439 • Tondu United FC – info@tonduunited.co.uk • Sustainable Food Partnership Network – Lauren Saunders – Lauren.Saunders@bridgend.gov.uk
🏡 Community Support – Wales
Age Cymru
Offers a wide range of services for older people, including community support, advice, and advocacy.
🔗 agecymru.org.uk
Community Care Services (South Wales)
A family-run care agency providing various care and support services across South Wales.
🔗 communitycareservices.org.uk
Family Support Wales
Provides community support to children of all ages affected by complex needs and diagnoses such as ASD.
🔗 familysupportwales.co.uk
Mind Cymru
Ensures everyone in Wales has access to mental health information, support, and services.
🔗 mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru-mind-in-wales
Nacro – Our Work in Wales
Provides accommodation advice and support to men leaving prison or on community orders, helping them maintain or find new accommodation to prevent homelessness.
🔗 nacro.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/our-work-in-wales
Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA)
The national membership organisation for the third sector and volunteering in Wales, providing services and support to charities, community groups, and volunteers.
🔗 wcva.cymru
Welsh Women's Aid
Provides support and advocacy for women experiencing domestic abuse, including community events and resources.
🔗 welshwomensaid.org.uk
🌐 Community Support – UK-Wide
Age UK
Offers a range of services for older people, including community support, health services, and advocacy.
🔗 ageuk.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Provides free, confidential information and advice to assist people with legal, debt, consumer, housing, and other problems.
🔗 citizensadvice.org.uk
Community Integrated Care
Offers community support services for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities to help them live independently.
🔗 communityintegratedcare.co.uk
Community Support Services (Calderdale)
An award-winning care provider offering supported living, day services, and additional services for people with learning disabilities.
🔗 communitysupportservices.co.uk
Mind
Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem, with local branches across the UK.
🔗 mind.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness
Offers community support services giving people severely affected by mental illness access to personalised help.
🔗 rethink.org
St Giles Trust
Works with people facing disadvantages such as homelessness, long-term unemployment, and involvement in gangs, providing support to help them move forward.
🔗 stgilestrust.org.uk
🌐 Dementia Support – UK-Wide
Alzheimer's Research UK
Provides information and support for people affected by dementia, including carers and loved ones.
📞 0300 111 5 111
🔗 alzheimersresearchuk.org/dementia-information/need-to-know-more/support-for-carers
Alzheimer’s Society
Offers comprehensive support and information for people with dementia and their carers across the UK.
📞 Dementia Connect Support Line: 0333 150 3456
🔗 alzheimers.org.uk
Dementia UK
Provides specialist dementia support through Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia.
📞 Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline: 0800 888 6678
📧 helpline@dementiauk.org
🔗 dementiauk.org
Independent Age
Offers free information and advice for older people, their families, and carers on issues including dementia care.
📞 0800 319 6789
🔗 independentage.org
NHS – Help and Support for People with Dementia
Provides guidance on living with dementia, caring for someone with dementia, and accessing support services.
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/care-and-support/help-and-support
Sporting Memories Network
Runs community-wide sports reminiscence projects to support people living with dementia, using archival sports images and memorabilia to trigger memories and conversations.
🔗 sportingmemoriesnetwork.com
🧓 Dementia Support – Wales
Alzheimer’s Society Cymru
Provides information, advice, and local support for people living with dementia and their carers in Wales. Offers services in both English and Welsh.
📞 English: 0333 150 3456
📞 Welsh: 03300 947 400
🔗 alzheimers.org.uk/about-us/wales
Age Cymru – Dementia Advocacy
Offers independent advocacy to help individuals with dementia access services, understand their rights, and participate in decisions about their care.
🔗 agecymru.wales/our-work/advocacy/dementia-advocacy
Carmarthenshire County Council – Dementia Support
Provides information and assistance for individuals with dementia and their carers in Carmarthenshire, including over-the-phone assessments.
📞 0300 333 2222
🔗 carmarthenshire.gov.wales/council-services/social-care-health/dementia
Dementia Care – NHS Wales Executive
Supports initiatives to develop dementia-friendly communities in Wales, promoting improved access, timely responses, and early assessments.
🔗 executive.nhs.wales/functions/quality-safety-and-improvement/improvement-cymru/our-work/mental-health/dementia-care
North Wales Memory Support Pathway
Aims to provide timely support to anyone in North Wales affected by dementia or concerned about memory issues.
🔗 northwalescollaborative.wales/dementia/north-wales-memory-support-pathway
Wales Dementia Helpline
Offers 24-hour emotional support to anyone affected by dementia in Wales, including carers and family members.
📞 0808 808 2235
📧 dementia@helpline.wales
🔗 dementiahelpline.org.uk
🧓 Dementia Support – Bridgend
Age Connects Morgannwg – Dementia Day Support
Runs dementia day services in Bridgend at Ty Penybont Centre, providing activities for people with dementia and respite for carers.
📞 01443 490650
🔗 www.ageconnectsmorgannwg.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society – Dementia Connect Bridgend
Offers personalised information, support, and signposting for people with dementia and their carers in Bridgend. Home visits and memory cafés available.
📞 0333 150 3456 (English) / 0330 094 7400 (Welsh)
📧 southwestwales@alzheimers.org.uk
🔗 www.alzheimers.org.uk
BAVO – Dementia Friendly Bridgend
Supports dementia-friendly communities and shops in Bridgend County. Offers training and volunteer opportunities to increase dementia awareness.
📞 01656 810400
📧 bavo@bavo.org.uk
🔗 www.bavo.org.uk
Bridgend Carers Centre – Dementia Carers Support
Provides support groups, training, and advice for carers of individuals with dementia. Includes dementia awareness sessions and respite options.
📞 01656 658479
📧 enquiries@bridgendcarers.co.uk
🔗 www.carers.org
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB – Dementia Care Advisor
Provides advice and support to families following diagnosis. Referral through GP or Memory Clinic.
📞 Contact via local GP surgery
🔗 mhmwales.org.uk/our-services-1/dementia/information-for-dementia-carers.html
🚘 Blue Badge Scheme
🚌 Traveline Cymru
🚐 Transport for Wales – Accessible Travel
☎️ Disabled Persons Railcard
🔔 Telecare Services Association (TSA)
Family Fund (Wales)
Grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children.
📞 01904 550055
🔗 familyfund.org.uk
Parent Talk Wales (Action for Children)
Free confidential online parenting advice.
🔗 parent-talk.org.uk
Parenting. Give it time. (Welsh Government)
Parenting tips and digital toolkits for parents of children 0–18.
Parents of Autistic Girls Group (Bridgend Carers Centre)
Group sessions and guest speakers for parents of girls with autism.
🔗 Autistic Girls Group Info
Bridgend Carers & Family Support (Adferiad Recovery / TuVida)
Support for unpaid adult carers (18+), including Amser grants and carers’ evenings.
🕒 Tue–Fri, 9am–5pm
📞 07597 579 005
📧 rebecca.topczylko-evans@adferiad.org
🔗 adferiad.org
Bridgend Families First Parenting (Action for Children)
Parenting support, home visits, group play and speech development services.
🔗 Families First
Bridgend Family Information Service (FIS)
Free advice for parents, carers and families on childcare, parenting and youth services.
📞 01656 642 649
📧 FamilyInformationService@bridgend.gov.uk
🔗 Family Information Service
Early Help Team – Bridgend County Borough Council
Support for families on housing, finances, parenting, and wellbeing.
🔗 Early Help
Bridgend County Borough Council – Social Services
Carers’ assessments and statutory support under the Social Services & Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
📞 01656 642 279
Do you have ADHD, or are you Neurodivergent?
Our ADHD support group gives neurodivergent people a safe space to meet, chat and make friends whilst getting the support you need.
The ADHD support group runs monthly, find details about our next one below:
📅Date:13th May
🕑Time:10:30-12:30
📍Location:The Bridge, Bridgend Town Centre (46-48 Dunraven Place, Bridgend CF31 1JB)
Upcoming dates (same time & location):
10th June
8th July
12th August
You do not need to book, just show up on the day! However, if you do have any questions or want more information, please contact lucywilliams@bavo.org.uk.
MHM Wales – Dementia Hub Bridgend
A community-based hub offering information, emotional support, and tailored activities for people living with dementia and their carers in Bridgend. Drop-in sessions, workshops, and awareness events provided.
🔗 mhmwales.org.uk/our-services-1/dementia/dementia-hub-bridgend.html
MHM Wales – Information for Dementia Carers
Online guidance for carers of people living with dementia, including practical tips, emotional support, and access to local services.