Commenting on the announcement that NHS England is issuing new guidance that patients should be assigned to single-sex wards based on their biological sex assigned at birth, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Minister for Health and Social Care, said: “This is a welcome announcement for patients in England. “Women should not have to worry about their…
A ceremony has been held at Glyntaff Crematorium to mark the opening of Seren Fach, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s new memorial garden dedicated to all babies lost too soon. Those who attended the event included parents who have lost their babies, local Councillors and Bereavement Service staff, charities that suppory baby loss and Cwm Taf…
Hospices across Wales have welcomed yesterday’s Senedd debate on palliative and end of life care, which saw unanimous cross‑party support for the motion calling for fair, sustainable funding for hospice services. The united backing from all parties in the Senedd reflects a clear recognition that hospices urgently need certainty around both immediate and long‑term funding…
A former horse rider whose leg was saved after she suffered a horrendous injury during a dayout with a friend is supporting Wales Air Ambulance’s Autumn Raffle.“What was meant to be a fun day of riding turned into my worst nightmare at the final jump,”Charlotte Gude said, “As I lay waiting for help, so many…
Patients receiving care at the Snowdrop Breast Centre are benefiting from new technology made possible through local charitable donations. The Pintuition system, funded through CTM NHS Charity’s Giving to Pink fund, helps surgeons locate targeted areas of breast tissue during surgery, offering a wire-free alternative to traditional techniques. For patients, this means a more comfortable…
The positive impact of the RCT Food partnership has been highlighted during a recent visit to Down to Zero by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality, Sioned Williams. Working to improve access to affordable food and strengthen local food networks across Rhondda Cynon Taf, the Council works alongside community…
Ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, a former officer of The Salvation Army who supported families in the immediate aftermath recalled a grieving father asking, ‘Where is your God now?’ To mark the anniversary on 21 October, two members of The Salvation Army who witnessed the tragedy first hand, Sheila Davies (94)…
Community beds provide care for patients who no longer need treatment in an acute hospital bed but who are not quite ready to return home yet. Patients may need a community bed for: There are currently fewer community beds available in Bridgend than in other parts of Cwm Taf Morgannwg, which means that some patients…
Cwmclydach Primary School has become the first school in Rhondda Cynon Taf to achieve Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru Gold Status from SSCE Cymru, recognising its outstanding support for Service children and their families. The school previously secured Bronze Status in June 2022 and Silver Status in October 2023. After successfully retaining its Silver Status…
Five tips for learning Welsh, from Chloe Paine 1. Start with a few simple phrases every day For someone just starting, I’d recommend focusing on using a few simple phrases every day rather than trying to memorise large amounts of vocabulary. Building a habit of speaking Welsh, even for a few minutes a day, can…
