CTM’s Joint Care Programme is a programme specifically tailored to improve the mobility and function for people with knee or hip pain. The aim is to improve patients’ mobility and joint function either to reduce the need for joint surgery or to aid with recovery post-surgery. The programme is delivered by trained exercise professionals and…
The Council and Cwm Taf People First have introduced the first three dedicated Safe Places in Rhondda Cynon Taf – where any adult over the age of 18 can go if they are lost, feeling scared or vulnerable, or need help. Safe Places is a national scheme that establishes locations offering help to someone if…
The Welsh Conservatives have called on Labour ministers to launch an inquiry to establish how exactly each managing agent in Wales has responded to the cladding crisis, and if there is any sign that some are profiteering from the situation. Commenting on the news, Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Janet Finch-Saunders MS said: “My heart…
If you are eligible for a flu or COVID-19 vaccine all of our CVCs now offer walk-in vaccination appointments. Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things we can do to protect against becoming very unwell with COVID-19 and flu. People who are vaccinated are three times less likely to be admitted into critical…
Gadlys Rovers Juniors has scored after receiving £2,500 which will go towards ensuring its under 14 side is kitted out for the season ahead. The team has received the funding from local energy company Pennant Walters and will now wear the company’s logo proudly on its new team shirts. The money will also…
The Labour Government was taken to task in FMQs today after the Auditor General’s report said its purchase of Gilestone Farm was done with “avoidable haste” and “risk”. Leader of the Opposition Andrew RT Davies MS questioned the Minister for Rural Affairs (covering for the First Minister who is on bereavement leave) over the £4.25m…
Following Welsh Government’s approval of the default 20mph speed limit for Wales, advanced works will be taking place to prepare the road network for the change – which comes into effect later this year. The default 20mph speed limit was agreed by The Senedd last year, and all councils in Wales are required to implement…
The Council has today published a Section 19 report focusing on the causes of flooding during an October 2021 storm event in Rhydyfelin, under its duties outlined in the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. As the Lead Local Flood Authority, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council must provide a factual account of what happened in each…
Commenting on the UK Conservative Government’s plans to boost apprenticeships by expanding UCAS’ service, so that young people can see more personalised options, Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Minister, Laura Anne Jones MS said: “Apprenticeships are incredibly valuable as an alternative route post-16. They prepare young people for the world of work in situ, giving them…
Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister Russell George MS said: “This only goes to show that the Labour Government had the money all along to give NHS workers a better pay offer. “It is also welcome to see staff welfare being included as part of this package, as we have called for, because we know…
