Labour Health Minister needs sort-out Crippling NHS waiting lists that are breaking all the wrong records – again

Labour health minister needs to move up a gear to tackle record-long NHS waiting lists, while A&E and amber-call ambulance waits worsen too. Latest Welsh NHS data for January showed the highest ever number of patients waiting for treatment with 688,836 on patient pathways – over 5,000 more than the previous month – leaving 1-in-5…

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board transforming our Outpatient Services to improve access but will this bring down waiting lists?

We are transforming our Outpatient Services to improve access and the health of our communities in CTM. In order to give patients more control over their own care, free up capacity to see patients when they most need to be seen, and reduce the number of appointments which do not add clinical benefit for patients,…

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RCTC Capital Programme for Highways Projects in 2022/23 Not Going To Get Far With Just £1.5m allocated for the Cynon Gateway North

Cabinet Members have agreed a £26.365m Capital Programme for Highways, Transportation and Strategic Projects in 2022/23 – to further invest in these priority areas, while continuing to maximise external funding opportunities.  A report to Cabinet on Monday, March 21, proposed capital allocations of £11.203m (Highways Technical Services) and £15.162m (Strategic Projects) for next year –…

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Section 33(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 sets out the offence of fly tipping describing it as the “illegal deposit of any waste onto land that does not have a licence to accept it”.

If this is the law why is Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Natural Resources Wales, allowing selective developers to flout the laws on fly-tipping and penalizing other members of the public? ———————————————————————————————————————————————- A couple from Mountain Ash have shown they are partners in crime not just in life as they both receive a FINE for…

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Working Wardobe launched in Rhydyfelin

A new service offering free interview clothing to job seekers was launched on Thursday 10th March in Rhydyfelin near Pontypridd.    The Working Wardrobe initiative aims to give people the confidence to take their first step towards a new career by gifting free interview and workwear attire.    Whether local people are currently applying for work, or have recently secured…

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Diabetes UK Cymru appoints new director

Diabetes UK Cymru has appointed Rachel Burr as the organisation’s new National Director.  As part of Diabetes UK, Diabetes UK Cymru supports people living with the condition, campaigns for improved care, and raises money to fund vital research in Wales.   Rachel Burr joins Diabetes UK Cymru with a wealth of experience gained from more…

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