Almost £350,000 will be invested in bus stop improvements, to improve facilities for passengers in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Refurbishment of local bus stops is continuing in Rhondda Cynon Taf thanks to the Council securing a £264,800 grant and investing a further £21,000 from its own public transport fund to improve public transport infrastructure. Rhondda Cynon Taf…
South Wales Police has been judged as being “outstanding” in the way it engages with its local communities. That is the verdict of an HMIC report looking at how legitimatewe are at keeping people safe and reducing crime. The report gives an overall judgement of “good” for South Wales Police and concludes that we excel…
Download (opens in new window) PDF[1.44MB] The Auditor General has undertaken an examination of national and local approaches to managing the impacts of private practice on NHS provision. It concludes that while private practice represents a very small level of activity when compared to the total NHS activity that takes place in Wales, health boards…
By Simon Rice, Group Manager for Technology. The ICO’s new and improved A Practical Guide to IT is now available online and in print. It’s aimed at small businesses and gives advice on how to keep IT systems safe and secure. We first released the guide in 2012 and whilst some new threats have emerged the classic security…
Bar staff from Aberdare were recently given training from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office on how to protect vulnerable people in and around bars and club. They were given advice on how to spot both vulnerable people and sexual predators and what to do next. The training is part of an ongoing Police and…
Get those thinking caps tightly on as the Mayor is holding his popular Quiz Night to help raise money for the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. The quiz night will be held on Thursday 3rd March in Llanharry Workingman’s Club, Elm Road, Llanharry CF72 9HR. All money raised on the night will go to the Mayor’s Charities which…
Download (opens in new window) PDF[0.62MB] This diagnostic review is based upon an analysis of comparative data and the views of staff who use clinical ICT systems on a regular basis. Levels of investment in ICT in Public Health Wales NHS Trust compare well with other Welsh NHS bodies, but our diagnostic work would indicate…
An opportunity has arisen once again this year to train as a lifeguard for free, which could result in a career in the Leisure industry for those who wish to ‘take the plunge' into something new and exciting. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is delighted to be able to offer this chance, with funding provided for…
We have objected strongly to a string of planning applications from the housing association Valleys to Coast. These proposals threaten to destroy many open spaces around Bridgend, for example at Cefn Glas, Cefn Cribwr and North Connelly. Green space, Cefn Glas For instance, within the estate at Cefn Glas, Valleys to Coast intends to eliminate…
Would you like to nominate one of our staff to receive an award at this year’s event which will be held on 10th May? This is an opportunity for patients and their families to nominate a member of staff who they feel has made a positive impact during their care. If you…
