On International Nurses Day, we are proud to shine a spotlight on just some of the nurses working across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, whose skills, compassion and commitment make a difference to patients, families and communities every day. From hospital wards to community settings, specialist teams and secure services, our nurses work in many different roles but today we’re shining a spotlight…
Today I attended the Outpatients Department at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon only to find the self-check-in kiosks covered with “DO NOT USE” notices. This comes just months after reports celebrating the “re-introduction” of the kiosks across Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board hospitals as a way to reduce queues, improve privacy and modernise patient check-in systems. According…
A UK-wide research programme to improve care for people with heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux has launched in Wales. Adults aged 55–79 who experience regular symptoms are invited to take part. Heartburn Health is a national research programme and bioresource that aims to improve understanding of common upper digestive symptoms and how they develop over time. Taking…
The inaugural NHS Wales Safeguarding Celebration Event took place in March 2026 at Cardiff Castle. The event recognised safeguarding excellence across teams and individuals, highlighting the meaningful and impactful work taking place every day throughout NHS Wales The event was organised by the National Safeguarding Service, a team of experts based in Public Health Wales who…
Merthyr Tydfil local, Lucy, has always dreamed of becoming a midwife. After leaving school, she started her working life at McDonald’s, but her ambition to support women and families through pregnancy and birth never left her. It was her own birth experience at Prince Charles Hospital – with many of the colleagues she works alongside…
The Welsh Ambulance Service has appointed a new Non-Executive Director to its Board. The Welsh Government has appointed Dr Umar Ahmad for four years, beginning his term on 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2030. Dr Ahmad is a highly experienced clinician who for the past decade, has served as a partner at his GP…
Your liver works hard every day to keep your body healthy, from filtering toxins to supporting digestion and energy. The challenge is that liver problems don’t always cause obvious symptoms straight away, so it can be easy to not realise there is a problem until it becomes more serious. The good news is that many…
Anyone can have a fall, but the older people get, the more likely it becomes, especially if they have mobility problems. If a person is at risk of falls, certain lifestyle changes can help them avoid injuries and boost confidence and independence. One of those ways is through Falls Prevention courses; a series of classes…
The Health Board believes it is important to clarify the facts about the current dispute with Unite regarding the banding of our health visitors. Health visitors are being paid the correct band 6 salaryThe pay banding for health visitors in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is the same banding for health visitors across Wales and England….
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is pleased to introduce its new visiting guidance, which will come into effect from Wednesday 1 April 2026. From this date, visitors will be welcome to visit patients on wards between 11:00 – 20:00 daily. Each patient may receive up to two visitors per visit, and visits should last no longer than two hours, in…
