October 2021

As part of its journey towards rigorous improvements in its maternity services, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB has made an official response to two reports published today, October 5, by the Independent Maternity Services Oversight Panel (IMSOP). These reports are the Thematic Review (stillbirth category) and the overall Improvement Progress Report. Executive Director of Nursing and…

From 1 December 2021, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will stop making payments of Child Benefit, Guardian’s Allowance and tax credits, into Post Office card accounts.   HMRC is urging customers who receive their payments via this method to act now so they still get their money on time.   Any tax credits, Child Benefit…

Diabetes UK Cymru asks runners to sign up for iconic Swansea Half Marathon   Diabetes UK Cymru is calling for people to put on their running shoes and tackle the 13.1 miles of the Swansea Half Marathon on Sunday, 17 October. This multi award-winning event is now back on track, after being cancelled in 2020…

Four members of the theatres department at Prince Charles Hospital have been honoured for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic with a special award. The team received their award from the High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan, Mr Jeffrey Edwards MBE OStJ DL JP, last week. The award recognises the four staff members as having gone…

New sentencing guidelines for modern slavery offences and unauthorised use of a trade mark come into effect today (1 October 2021). Modern slavery offences The first sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of modern slavery offences including slavery, forced labour, human trafficking or an offence committed to facilitate human trafficking will come into effect on 1…