Bridgend Carers Wellbeing

19/10/2026

16/10/2026

✨Caerau✨ - Winter Warmer Cookery Session
📅 Tuesday 10th November 2026 ⏰11:30am – 1:00pm
📍 The Blaenllynfi Hotel (The Blaen) 83 Caerau Rd, Maesteg CF34 0PG

If you are interested, please contact us to book your place.
📱01656 815317 📩[email protected]
Baobab Bach CIC
🟦 Caerau Engagement Team🟦

16/10/2026

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day! 🌍💜

It's a day to remind ourselves that mental health matters, and that every conversation can make a difference.

This year, we're encouraging everyone to do one simple thing: take time to talk and really listen.

Listening helps people feel understood, supported and less alone. It also helps us learn from people's experiences and better protect mental health.

Whether it's a friend, family member, colleague or neighbour, today is a chance to check in, make space for conversation, and listen to what really matters.

Because every conversation matters. 💜

05/10/2026

Good morning!
Sarah is at Porthcawl Group Practice 10am-12pm today. If you are an unpaid carer, please pop by for some friendly information and advice 😊

02/10/2026

FREE online 6 week wellbeing course starting next Tuesday (6th Oct)!

Every Tuesday 10:00am -11:15am

Exploring these topics:

Stress management
Anxiety and Panic
Managing difficult thoughts
Overcoming fear
Getting a good nights sleep
5 steps to mental health and wellbeing

Cameras and microphones are off to respect you're privacy.
Open to all aged 16+ years
(14 / 15 year olds can attend with a responsible adult)

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vp6QnZ7eRxq8CWXAX43f0Q

If you have any questions, please contact us!

01/10/2026

Are you a parent carer?
Take a look at the post and share your experiences.

📣 Bridgend County Borough – we want to hear from you!

We’re asking parent carers and professionals working with children, young people and families across Bridgend to take a few minutes to share your views.

We want to understand what families need, what’s working well and where there are gaps in support.

Your feedback will help us to:

💬 Better understand the experiences of local families
🤝 Shape and develop our services
📍 Identify gaps and areas where more support is needed
🔗 Strengthen partnership working with other organisations
💷 Provide evidence of local need to help us secure funding and continue developing our support

👨‍👩‍👧 Are you a parent carer in Bridgend?
Complete the parent carer survey:
👉 https://forms.gle/17kdgacV4d3VvZmX8

👩‍💼 Are you a professional supporting children, young people or families in Bridgend?
Complete the professional survey:
👉 https://forms.gle/ioSvNg9i4iFRNHSu5

Every response helps us build a clearer picture of what families need across Bridgend and helps shape what we do next.

Please complete the relevant survey and share this post with your colleagues, families and networks so we can hear from as many people as possible.

01/10/2026

🫁 New lung cancer support café in Bridgend

Have you or a loved one been affected by lung cancer?

Join us for a free, friendly and informal support group where you can meet others with shared experiences, access information and support, or simply come along for a chat or listen and a cuppa.

Everyone affected by lung cancer is welcome.

📍 The Courtyard Café & Bookshop, Bryntirion House, Bridgend, CF31 4DX
📅 Wednesday 7 October 2026
⏰ 10:30am to 12pm
Held on the first Wednesday of every month in partnership with Coalfields Regeneration Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Please share to help us reach more people across Bridgend who may benefit from support.

30/09/2026