A quarter of children and young people with type 1 diabetes develop serious DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) before they’re diagnosed Charity reminds parents to be vigilant, and act if they’re worried Remember these symptoms, the 4Ts: Toilet, Thirsty, Tired, Thinner Diabetes UK Cymru is today urging parents not to let coronavirus fears stop them…
A BIG Cheer of thanks to our dedicated frontline heroes, who, despite these unprecedented and difficult times, are still delivering key frontline services to Rhondda Cynon Taf residents. Jerry Brown Thousands of frontline Council staff are continuing to provide a vital frontline service to residents and additional support where necessary to our most vulnerable residents,…
A recent judicial review claim of a local authority's school transport policy in the light of the Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 and the Equality Act 2010 is understood to have been only the third Welsh medium High Court matter to date. Barristers Chambers Civitas Law, whose Owain Rhys James acted for the respondent council,…
A WELSH care provider is supporting a charity campaign for people each lunchtime during the COVID-19 restrictions to open their windows and shout ‘hello’ to their neighbours (April 2020). Abacare, which looks after the vulnerable and elderly in their own homes, says it is backing the idea to raise awareness of those staying at…
A maximum of 1,300 (26 percent) of the anticipated 5,000 Covid-19 (Coronavirus) tests are being achieved each day, the Health Minister admitted in a briefing earlier today. In a statement on March 28, the Health Minister said that 5,000 antigen tests a day would be achieved by mid-April for people admitted to hospitals with suspected…
GP practices and pharmacies across Cwm Taf Morgannwg are open for extended hours over the Easter holiday period due to the unprecedented demands of fighting Coronavirus. Many doctor surgeries and pharmacies are open on Good Friday and Easter Monday, with some also open on the Saturday and Easter Sunday. Not all (GPs and pharmacies) are…
Our residents are once again being encouraged to take part in another huge round of applause to show our appreciation of all those working in the NHS, and across all frontline services, at such a difficult time. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is once again supporting the latest national ‘Clap For Our Carers’ campaign and urges all…
A member of staff from Tonyrefail Community School is hoping to deliver daily free packed lunches to feed up to 300 local children during the coronavirus crisis. Leanne Parsons, child protection lead at the school and from Tonyrefail, has set up a crowdfunding project which is hoped to provide a free packed lunch delivery…
Most people feel lonely sometimes, for different reasons. Are you, or someone you know in self-isolation, at home or in hospital at the moment and feeling lonely? If loneliness is affecting your life, our volunteers can help and are available to talk to you. Would you like a volunteer to contact you for a chat?…
The MS Society is looking for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to provide vital information on how coronavirus is affecting them. MS damages nerves in the body and makes it harder to do everyday things, like walk, talk, eat and think. Having MS alone does not increase your risk of getting Covid-19, but many people…
