How is your bus service where you live? Judging by the amount of buses @StagecoachWales have cancelled throughout the Cynon Valley today, it's not surprising people are frustrated. The Welsh Government wants more people to use public transport, but don’t they know the transport system they are responsible for is not fit for its purpose….
The crisis that engulfed Wales’ ambulance service has been laid bare as it is revealed police cars had to be used several times in just one weekend to take people to hospital. Across the weekend of the 29th October 2021, 110 incidents were recorded where in: 14% of incidents, officers conveyed a patient to hospital;…
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) and the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) have released new guidance to tackle common and repeated mistakes seen in the aftercare of patients receiving support under the Mental Health Act. PHSO and LGSCO work together on complaints that involve both health and social care bodies. The…
Today firms have said they are struggling to recruit in the face of record job vacancies. Nacro is calling for firms to hire those with criminal records to reduce reoffending and bolster the workforce. See the comment below: Nacro chief executive Campbell Robb said: “We are overlooking one vital resource to address the country’s shortage…
Cwm Taf is pleased to be able to reintroduce increased visiting across our Maternity Services. From Monday 11 April, a single individual will also be able to visit our antenatal and postnatal wards for four hour sessions each day. During labour, birthing partners can be present during labour assessment and during all procedures undertaken in a single occupancy room. When…
The regeneration of Cardiff Bay’s Atlantic Wharf has made a significant step forward now that the first phase, involving a new 17,000-capacity arena and a 182-bedroom hotel, has been approved by the city council. As well as full permission for these key elements of the scheme, earmarked for a 13.5-hectare site in Butetown, the capital’s…
Let’s hope damning report into NHS waiting times kick Labour into action, Welsh Conservatives say A damning report into the ever-growing NHS waiting list crisis has called on the Labour government to put “robust plans” in place as soon as possible. The report – titled ‘Waiting Well? The impact of the waiting times backlog on…
Expectant parents or those whose babies are born with Down's syndrome across Cwm Taf Morgannwg, will now receive a 'Seren Twt' box thanks to two mums who have set about changing the support available for parents in Wales. Laura and Louise each have a child who was diagnosed with Down's syndrome after birth, and are…
The local elections are taking place on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The elections will include, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council elections and Community Council elections where applicable. Those elected will represent their area and serve a term of FIVE years. View the local candidates for the forthcoming local elections. ALL legally registered residents aged 16…
The Council has published its latest Section 19 report under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 following Storm Dennis. It is the twelfth report following the storm event, and focuses on the causes of flooding in Trehafod. Under the 2010 Act, the Lead Local Flood Authority (in this case Rhondda Cynon Taf Council) must…
