A new community clock in Tonteg has turned blue in support of the NHS during the Coronavirus public health emergency. Chairman of Tonteg Community Centre John David, said: “Although Tonteg Community Centre is closed due to the Coronavirus, The volunteer management committee would like to pay tribute to our NHS by fading in…
Concerns are mounting that people who have a stroke or TIA/mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack) are not calling 999 amid the coronavirus pandemic. With strokes continuing to strike across Wales at this time, the Stroke Association fears that thousands of people could be at risk of severe disability, or even stroke-related death, if they don’t Act…
The Council’s Youth Engagement and Participation Service (YEPS) continues its vital support for young people at this time – through new functions such as instant messaging, online workshops, virtual youth clubs and much more. The Coronavirus health emergency and social distancing restrictions have closed schools and youth clubs – but YEPS is maintaining regular contact…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is working closely with South Wales Police to deter would-be fly-tippers who are intending to dispose of waste illegally during the coronavirus lockdown. A number of individuals have already been stopped for undertaking unessential trips and, as a consequence, have been successfully prevented from fly-tipping waste. The Council is also taking…
Introduction Experts from HSE and PHE have carried out a rapid review of the evidence supporting the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare and in the context of COVID-19. This work was delivered by HSE for the Government Chief Scientific Adviser. It’s in two parts: Part one: Equivalence of N95 and FFP2 masks…
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 second national ‘Clap For Our Carers’ campaign and urges…
Calling all parents! Is your child a budding artist? If so, let them show off their creativity and self-expression by taking part in the health board’s art competition. We know these are challenging times for families and that children like being occupied. We want to engage with as many families and children as we can…
Taken from Facebook I'm still lucky enough to be able to go to work every day but I'm seeing and increasing amount of disturbing behaviour. Of course I understand that people are bored, cabin fever, stir crazy, but there are people EVERYWHERE. There are far too many cars on the roads, many with multiple occupants, driving…
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is urging the public to be honest about the nature of their illness when calling 111 or 999 for help. It has become apparent that some members of the public have been withholding information about their illness during the Covid-19 outbreak for fear of not being sent an ambulance, according to…
Welsh Conservatives have reacted with shock at the announcement made today (April 1) by the First Minister that the Labour administration will push through legislation to change the local government election system, despite the continuing Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. In the statement, only enfranchisement of 16 and 17 year olds to vote is referred to, and…
