The vision for a regional healthcare hub in South East Wales has taken a significant step forward this week, following official approval of funding for phase one of the development by Welsh Government. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, will…
Apprenticeship Week 2026, we are thrilled to celebrate the incredible work of our Maternity Support Worker (MSW) apprentices in CTM, a group of dedicated individuals who are making a real difference for families across our community. From supporting new mums with breastfeeding, monitoring newborns’ health, assisting midwives in clinics and hospitals, to providing reassurance and guidance to families, these apprentices…
A new community-led project designed to support the emotional health of older patients and their families at Princess of Wales Hospital has been celebrated this week, transforming hospital day spaces into welcoming environments for connection, conversation and live music. Led by Daring to Dream – the Emotional Health Charity, the initiative introduces dedicated ‘Spaces to Talk’ and regular ‘Spaces to Sing’ live music afternoons for Acute Care for the…
A Freedom of Information response issued by Cwm Taf University Health Board in 2015 revealed that the installation of self check-in kiosks and outpatient calling screens across five hospitals cost £287,340, with ongoing maintenance costs of £21,000 per year. More than a decade later, the Health Board has announced the re-introduction of self check-in kiosks…
he next Board meeting of the Health Board will take place on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 9:00am at the Hub, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. Due to ongoing works at the Hospital, please note that there are currently car parking challenges at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital site. Meetings of the Health Board will be held in…
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) has partnered with getUBetter to provide a free app to help empower women across the CTM UHB region to look after their pelvic health from the comfort of their own home. Funded by Contracts For Innovation Cymru, the app has been developed in collaboration with local clinicians to run as…
This year’s report from Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB’s Director of Public Health focusses on the early years of life as a critical period for laying the foundations for lifelong health. Across our region, the health board is working with partners, delivering innovative work to support families, reduce inequities, and improve outcomes. Philp Daniels Director of…
Twelve-year-old Alex Chmielewski is finally looking forward to a proper family Christmas – a year after spending the festive season in hospital recovering from a long-awaited kidney transplant. Alex, from Bridgend in South Wales, spent more than three years on dialysis and over two years waiting for a kidney donor. He and his older brother…
A partial road closure will be in place at Royal Glamorgan Hospital from 6am on Friday 12 December until 6pm on Sunday 14 December to allow for the installation of new air-handling equipment for our operating theatres. There will be a single lane in operation between the hours of 6am and 6pm between the hospital’s…
A new immersive room designed to reduce anxiety and create a calmer experience for children attending A&E has been officially launched at Prince Charles Hospital today. The space is the first of its kind in Wales and marks a significant step in improving the experience of emergency care for young patients. Located in the Paediatric…
