On Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 February, services at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board will be affected by strike action by the Royal College of Nursing, and on Tuesday only, by the Royal College of Midwives and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. In addition, strike action is planned by GMB and Unite ambulance workers on…
Today (Thursday, 2 February), academic and industry partners across the region of Cwm Taf Morgannwg have joined forces to look at how they can work more closely together to improve the health of CTM communities and to improve the quality of care and services they receive. Our University Health Board summit involved stakeholders and partners…
As the February half term draws closer, families are being reminded that they can save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare. More than 14,700 families in Wales used the scheme in September 2022 and benefitted from the government paying towards childcare costs. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging…
Pupils in Year 1 and eligible pupils in a full-time Nursery setting are now eligible for Universal Primary Free School Meals. This follows Reception classes receiving Universal Primary Free School Meals since last year. All primary school children in Rhondda Cynon Taf will eventually be eligible for Universal Primary Free School Meals following a commitment…
Welsh Conservative comment on NHS workforce plan Commenting on the Labour Government’s long-overdue NHS workforce plan for Wales, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister Russell George MS said: “While this plan from Labour is long-overdue, we welcome proposals and timelines to formalise volunteers within the Welsh NHS and end our dependence on agency workers, just…
Manufacturers should contribute to the cost of cleaning up fly-tipped rubbish to help communities tackle the public health risk posed by the illegal practice, council leaders say. The fly-tipping statistics for 2021/22 reveal that local authorities in Wales. England dealt with 1.09 million fly-tipping incidents. This marks a decrease of 4% from the 1.14…
