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…
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…
