You may be aware that some Health Visitors in the CTM Health Board area have been taking industrial action, and will continue to do so until 15th May 2026. Our priority during this period is the safety and accessibility of services provided to you and your family and we are working hard to minimise the impact you experience. However, to…
Parents-to-be across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area can now access their maternity records digitally, following the launch of the Badger Notes app. The new system gives pregnant women and birthing people secure, real-time access to their maternity information directly from their phone, tablet or computer. Through the app, expectant parents can view…
Every day across our health board, cancer clinical nurse specialists (CNS) make a life‑changing difference to people living with cancer. This National Cancer CNS Day (16 March 2026), we’re celebrating the dedication, expertise and compassion of our CNS teams – the people who guide patients through some of their most difficult moments. From coordinating personalised care to providing emotional and practical…
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has marked the official opening of its first Integrated Women’s Health Hub at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon; bringing a range of services for women’s health together in one place. As part of the Welsh Government’s NHS Wales Women’s Health Plan 2025 – 2035, a commitment has been made to ensure…
An alternative supplier of bone cement used in orthopaedic surgery has now been secured. The alternative bone cement has received full clinical approval and will be available to all Health Boards from 2 March 2026. From this date, operations requiring bone cement are expected to resume. We understand how disappointing and frustrating postponed appointments can…
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) recently announced a series of engagement events designed to “shape the future of diabetes care.” While the initiative is a welcome step toward listening to patients, a glance at the schedule reveals a frustratingly familiar pattern: if you don’t live in Pontypridd, you might be out of luck….
A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) response from Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed that £198,000 has been spent on its outpatient self-check-in kiosk and calling screen system since August 2020. The information follows a January 2026 announcement that self-check-in kiosks would be available again across outpatient departments at Prince Charles Hospital, Ysbyty…
PUBLIC MEETING – SAVE OUR PALLIATIVE CARE WARD Cynon Linc, Aberdare, 5th March 11:00 AM Residents across Cynon Valley are being urged to attend a crucial public meeting about the proposed closure of the Specialist Palliative Care Ward (Ynysdawel Ward/Ward 6) at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon. This eight-bed ward provides specialist end-of-life care with dignity and…
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) has contacted AberdareOnline to ask that its coverage of proposed changes to specialist palliative care services include a link to the board’s own public survey. The request follows our story yesterday — Fight to Save Mountain Ash Palliative Care Ward as Health Board Eyes Closure — which reported…
Concerns are growing in the Cynon and Merthyr valleys following the launch of a public consultation by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) on proposed changes to how Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) is delivered across the Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, and Bridgend areas. Central to the debate is a proposal that would close…
