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Putting people first — advocating for the rights of people with learning disabilities in Bridgend
Our Staff Team
Angharad Parr – Operational Manager
​I make sure our staff are doing their jobs right and that they are happy at People First Bridgend.
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I make sure People First Bridgend is doing the right activities and the right amount.
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I manage People First Bridgend's money.
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My bosses are the Board of Trustees and
our Advisory Team.
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Paul Gingell - Advocacy Coordinator
I make sure people know about People First Bridgend, what we do, and how to be part of our self-advocacy group.
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I coordinate and facilitate our self-advocacy group and support members in local and regional development work. I support all self-advocacy activities across the organisation.
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I look for important topics and bring guest speakers to our self-advocacy group. This is to make sure our members are well informed and have their voice heard in issues that matter to them.
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I do lots of behind-the-scenes work to make sure our groups are run well, like doing Easy Read, arranging visits, and working in partnership with lots of other organisations
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Email: paul@peoplefirstbridgend.co.uk
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Karen Rees – Independent Professional Advocate
I make sure people are included in decisions about their care and support. I make sure people can understand and are understood by others.
I help people to speak-up, and if they can't, I speak-up on their behalf.
I can advocate for people in lots of situations. This can be issues with their health and social care, or other issues where they need help to have a voice.
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Molly Cartwright - Self-Advocacy Support Officer
I help our Advisory Team members take part in meetings, events, and activities, making sure they have the support they need to be heard.
I organise meetings, respond to enquiries, and create accessible materials so everyone can share their voice and make a real difference in Bridgend.