ABERKENFIG & COYTRAHEN
TWO weeks ago, the Welsh Government launched a consultation on its proposal to change the health board boundary in Bridgend.
People are being invited to give their views on the proposal that healthcare services in the Bridgend County Borough Council area should transfer across to Cwm Taf University Health Board from Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board.
I know many of my constituents will have been aware of this proposal and I would encourage people to respond to the consultation.
The Welsh Government is committed to ensure that all aspects of the proposal are properly considered. Therefore, it is important that people give their opinions on not just the principle of the boundary change but also the key practicalities of taking it forward.
For example, people will be asked to consider whether they agree changing the health board boundary would strengthen partnership working arrangements for Bridgend council, local authorities and other partners and whether April 1, 2019 for the boundary change to take effect is realistic and achievable. The proposal is an administrative change not a service change.
One reason for change is to bring Bridgend CBC in line with other local authorities in Wales in terms of its partnership arrangements.
Currently, Bridgend CBC is working to develop and maintain links with multiple strategic partners. In driving economic activity, the council works with local authorities in south east Wales and with regard to healthcare services, the council currently works with local authorities in south west Wales within the ABM UHB area.
If the change is implemented, it would place Bridgend CBC within the south east Wales regional area, working in partnership with other local authorities in that strategic area across economic activity, health services and education partnerships.
The consultation will run until March 7, 2018. Send Your News To: Old Police House, Maesteg Road, Tondu Cf32 9dw 01656 725911 07779 870137 G_ j_ lewis2002@ Yahoo. Co. Uk
Smyrna Penyfai: The Sunday school would like to invite the children of the surrounding area who are aged 4 and over to join them on Sunday morning between 10.30am and 12 noon for stories, singing and fun with arts and craft work. The Sunday service is held at 6pm and will be led by Revd. Alwyn Evans. All are very welcome to the service and for refreshments in the vestry afterwards.
Coffee morning is held on Tuesday between 10am and 12noon with good company and a raffle is also held in aid of local charities. Bible study takes place on Thursday evening at 7.15pm and is led in turn by Mrs Marlyn James and Miss Dorithy Evans. For more information contact Mr Peter David on 01656-659856
Spiritual Healing: Spiritual healing is offered each Tuesday from 6pm - 7.30pm at the Ynysawdre Community Centre (at the junction of Bryn Road and Heol-yrYsgol).
There is no charge for the service but a small donation to help defray expenses is appreciated. For more information phone Mrs Bryant on 01656 657463 or 07890 234235.
Christian Spiritualist: A Christian Spiritualist Church meets each Sunday at 6.30pm at the Ynysawdre Community Centre. For more information phone Mrs Bryant on 01656 657463 or 07890 234235.
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