11-13 :: Extras & Resources

Town Councils

Find out information about your local town council

The Works

The Works is an exciting project taking place in Ebbw Vale in place of the old Corus Steelworks. Read all about it, here

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Service Buddy

Young Peoples Complaints for Blaenau Gwent

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This project is for people who are: homeless, in rent or mortgage arrears, at risk of losing their homes and in need of help to keep their tenancies, in need of more suitable housing, in need of housing related benefits advice or experiencing problems with their landlord.

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More Support and Advice (FIS Services)

Here is a list of other Family Information Services in the greater Gwent area.

You can also call the National Helpline on 0300 123 777 and be linked to a service near you.

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National Youth Advocacy Service

Do you think no-one is listening?

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EVI - Ebbw Vale Institute

Ebbw Vale Institute is a regenerated building full of story and culture. For a long time it existed to promote cultural exchange in the neighbourhood. After being vacant for two years, it is now ready to open its doors again.

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GAVO: Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations

GAVO - Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations supports the voluntary sector in Gwent. Take a look here for more information.

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Blaenau Gwent Domestic Abuse Service

If you feel that you have been affected by domestic abuse, or would just like to talk to somebody contact the youth worker at BGDAS.

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Common Assessment Framework (CAF)

Welcome to a new way of helping children and young people.

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Genesis

Genesis Cymru 2 project helps parents aged 16 and over to overcome the barriers they may face when wanting to re-enter education, learning, training or employment.

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Cinema

View this page for information on Market Hall Cinema, Brynmawr, and other cinemas in the surrounding area

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Clic Online

An online channel and a quarterly magazine offering information, news and advice for all young people aged 11-to-25 in Wales Information on a wide range of subjects and issues and where to get support in your local area

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Citizens Advice Bureau

The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.

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Money & Finance

Everyone needs to budget so here are some useful pages to help you save, avoid or get out of debt.

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Transport & Travel

The Travel Code is a simple set of rules that you should follow to make sure you and your friends have a safe journey to and from school. It's simple really.

Learning and using these easy rules can make a big difference to everyone's day.

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GEMS - Gwent Education Multi-Ethnic Service

Advice, support, guidance on race equality for schools and governing bodies;
GEMS also helps with the provision of interpretation and translation in the main community languages

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The Dyscovery Centre

The Dyscovery Centre
Allt-Yr-Yn Campus, University Of Wales, Newport, NP20 5DA
01633 432330

The team helps individuals with living and learning difficulties, such as Developmental Co-ordination Disorder, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome.

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Your views of childcare

A survey for parents and carers by Blaenau Gwent EYDCP

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