An art project supported by staff, patients and the local community to help Cwm Taf Morgannwg breast cancer patients has been completed. The Snowdrop Breast Centre is a centralised, dedicated breast diagnostic unit for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, which enables a one-stop diagnostic service for breast patients. Patients, staff and art and design…
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s Strategic Goals include: We are also working to support the Welsh Government’s Net Zero target by 2050. Our Environmental Waste and Fleet Management team are undertaking a number of initiatives and projects to ensure that we meet the goals set by Welsh Government for sustainable waste services. Batteries All…
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales’ latest information a full guide is available here – ctmuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/ctm2030-community-hub/ctm2030-assets/gp-practices-in-wales-a-guide-for-older-people/ The guide provides information on older people’s rights and what they can expect in terms of services and support from their GP practice, as well as details of organisations that can help older people experiencing difficulties. GP practices in Wales…
The Value-Based Healthcare team at CTM is excited to announce a major initiative to enhance patient outcomes and experiences across the health board. In our continuous effort to provide exceptional care, we are introducing a new digital health assessment platform to transform the collection of patient-reported measures throughout the patient health journey. We are rolling…
A brand new bereavement/family room has opened, close to the Children’s Ward at Prince Charles Hospital, thanks to funding from bereavement charity 2Wish. The room will be used by parents and families who have been devastated by the loss of a child, or by families receiving difficult news. Paediatric Ward Manager Emma Probert said: “This…
The new Ambulatory Care Centre at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s Prince Charles Hospital opened on Thursday 18th July. Staff were at an opening ceremony to celebrate the completion and handover of the Outpatients, Therapies, Endoscopy and Maxillofacial and Orthodontics departments, which form part of the Ambulatory Care Centre. These refurbishments form Phase Two…
Debbie Jones has been appointed as Head of Midwifery at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Debbie started her career in nursing and midwifery 20 years ago, most recently held the post of Head of Patient Safety and Quality at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. She has worked in a variety of midwifery related…
Two Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board patients have successfully been treated for lung cancer as part of a free lung health check offered to residents in North Rhondda. The lung heath check pilot – a first in Wales – was launched by CTM UHB last autumn. The pilot was set up in collaboration with…
Cynon Valley had two large hospitals with 2 A & E departments now we have 1 hospital with just a Minor Injury Unit at Mountain Ash, the unit is open as Dolly Parton says it’s working 9 till 5 just Monday to Friday. Aberdare and Mountain Ash General Hospitals closed in 2012, and thousands of…
Ann Jones, a patient of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, has successfully received treatment for bowel cancer using robotic surgery – among the first of its kind in Wales. After receiving a diagnosis of bowel cancer this year, Ann was offered the opportunity to have surgery using robotic technology rather than traditional open surgery….
