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The Health board have set up special clinics to help protect youngsters against seasonal viruses and high risk infections. For more information and times visit 'Rainbow Clinics'

The Welsh Assembly Government is providing a top-up to the Child Trust Fund of all eligible children in Wales.

If you work with children under 5, then the Barnardo’s Big Toddle is for you!

Whether you are a nursery, an early years group or a childminder, join in the Big Toddle- a small

sponsored walk for children under 5 that’s always Big Fun.

What is the Big Toddle?

The Barnardo’s Big Toddle is the biggest, brightest and best fundraising event for under 5s!

It is a short, sponsored walk which last year saw almost 500,000 Toddlers and more than

10,000 groups register!

What are we raising money for?

All the money raised by Big Toddlers goes to locally-based Barnardo’s projects for children

Book club for young people coming to Bridgend County Borough soon.....

Bookstart in Bridgend is 10 years old. Over 20,000 Bookstart bags with free books have been given to the parents of babies and toddlers when they attend clinics for health checks. This successful partnership between Bridgend Library Service and health visitors was celebrated with a party at Pyle Life Centre.

The Housing Debt Helpline Wales offers support to individuals and families who are finding it difficult to meet their mortgage or rental payments.

The helpline is operated by Consumer Credit Counselling Service, a registered charity that provides free, independent, confidential and realistic advice to people in financial difficulty. It has been part-funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and is supported by the Wales Co-operative Centre.

The Just @sk Centre has relocated from Caroline Street to a newly refurbished town centre premises in Wyndham Street to provide quality information, advice and guidance services to young people aged 11 - 25, bringing together a wide range of service providers in one fantastic venue. Information is provided on a wide range of issues relevant to young people, based upon the Welsh Assembly Government's Ten Entitlements.

Sure Start Maternity Grant

Need to buy things for a new baby?

What is a Sure Start Maternity Grant?

This is a one-off payment to help pay for things you need for a new baby if you are on a low income.

The grant is tax-free and does not have to be paid back.

The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life. The Family Fund gives grants for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child and their family, such as washing machines, driving lessons, hospital visiting costs, computers and holidays.