Around one in five children and young people diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes are already in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) when they arrive at hospital. DKA is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when Type 1 diabetes goes undiagnosed. For many families, the warning signs were there for weeks, even months. They just didn’t know what they were looking…
Residents in the Cynon Valley are facing the loss of specialist palliative care beds at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon in Mountain Ash at the same time as a major new healthcare development is being built just a few miles away — raising questions about NHS priorities in the area. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is…
With Easter on the horizon, this bank holiday weekend often marks the start of brighter days to come. Whether you’ll be celebrating Easter with the family, getting away from it all, or enjoying days out (hopefully with some sunshine!), we want to make sure you have all the information you’ll need to access services appropriately,…
A major milestone has been reached at the new elective orthopaedic hub at Princess of Wales Hospital, as the team completes its 1,000th elective orthopaedic procedure since reopening in September 2025. Bringing all elective orthopaedic care under one roof at the hospital has transformed planned orthopaedic care for patients across the region. With three dedicated…
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….
