The Shadow Minister for Social Care – Janet Finch-Saunders MS – has today (June 3) has called for an explanation in the delay in the Welsh Government’s roll-out of social care testing. The Welsh Government announced an expansion in social care testing on May 16, however the Mrs Finch-Saunders raised the fact that some care…
Stocking the fridge and cupboards with treats for colleagues isn’t in Sophie Roberts’ usual job description, but her small kindnesses are making a massive difference to colleagues working in the Covid ITU at Prince Charles Hospital, and inspiring staff to think of others. As an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) specialising in anaesthetic, Sophie…
Air ambulances across the British Isles will receive vital equipment for use in their battle against COVID-19 – thanks to a generous £160,000 donation from Lions Clubs. Air ambulance charities have been busier than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to their ‘day job’ – responding to accidents, traumatic incidents and medical emergencies – air ambulances are supporting the COVID-19 response to help reduce the huge burden on the…
The Leader of the Council has today (June 2) made a statement in relation to grass cutting and biodiversity across the County Borough. Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, said: “The Council is increasing its grass cutting and maintenance this week, where crews will be concentrating primarily on areas in…
Test Trace Protect is now live in Rhondda Cynon Taf and across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board region, with all residents and key workers within the area showing symptoms of Coronavirus urged to apply for a test. Test Trace Protect is a key aspect of Welsh Government’s Covid-19 recovery plan, helping to find…
Ten-year-old Corey provides patients with ipads to stay in touch with their relatives during COVID19 Ten-year-old keen rugby player Corey Williams from Ton Pentre, Rhondda has set himself some pretty tough challenges in a bid to raise money for ipads, to enable patients to speak to their relatives while visiting is restricted during Covid19. Corey,…
Staff and teams from across Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board are stepping away from their usual roles to support colleagues in other areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the teams adapting to new work is the Designed to Smile team. Made up of Dental Health Educators, Dental Nurses and Dental Health Support Workers, the…
Contact tracing is how we identify people who come into contact with someone who tests positive for coronavirus and may be at risk themselves. These ‘contacts’ can then be given advice to reduce spread to other people as much as possible. Contact tracing identifies people in the community who have come in contact with someone…
