Angela Burns MS – the Shadow Health Minister – has reacted with shock to a statement during today’s Health, Social Care, and Sport Committee session from Dr Tracey Cooper Chief Executive of Public Health Wales, in which she repeatedly said the organisation was ‘not familiar’ of the Welsh Government’s target of 9,000 tests a day…
Thank you to RCT residents who are recycling more than ever during these unprecedented times – we are continuing to collect tonnes of recycling every week and the Council’s Streetcare team are going above and beyond to ensure that collections continue. The Council now needs your help to ensure that we keep recycling to the…
A drive-through Coronavirus testing facility will open this week at Abercynon Park & Ride Overflow Car Park as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing for thousands more NHS and other essential workers. Staffed by Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB staff, and in partnership with Public Health Wales, the Centre will operate…
Children of all ages and their parents have come together to say a big “Diolch” to the people that work in the early years, childcare and playwork sectors in a WeCare Wales video. As parents across the country juggle working from home with caring for their children, there is increased respect and admiration for early…
The Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister has broadly welcomed the announcement that a new raft of shielding letters has been issued. Angela Burns AM said: “This is good news for people who may have been concerned over whether they should or should not be shielding during the lockdown. “Ideally, it would have been done earlier,…
The Shadow Minister for Health, Angela Burns AM, has welcomed the increase in the number of tests for healthcare and care home workers – but has warned that more is needed. She said: “Increasing testing capacity is instrumental and I have been raising this point for many weeks. “I welcome the increase in COVID-19 tests…
Dog owners in Rhondda Cynon Taf are being reminded to be responsible and clean up after their dogs. The Council has received a number of complaints around dog fouling in its streets and sports pitches, which is not only unsightly, but could lead to major health consequences at a time when NHS resources are already…
The Council has thanked a Rhondda company for its hard work which has helped provide our frontline staff with 10,000 protective visors so far – with a further 20,000 units currently on order. Screentec Ltd, based in Ferndale, approached the Council at the start of the Coronavirus national emergency, outlining its capability to mass produce…
Dear Editor Mealtimes will undoubtedly be a highlight of the day for many Wales’ residents during the coronavirus lockdown. Choosing what dishes to create can be very exciting, but at the Stroke Association, we’d like to encourage everyone to consider one particular ingredient – the amount and type of salt you use. That’s important because…
The Council has issued some important advice to parents and carers about ensuring their children are staying safe online – as young people are more likely to be spending time using the Internet during the lockdown period. The Coronavirus national emergency has resulted in schools being closed and social distancing guidance encouraging residents to stay…
