We’re excited to launch a new feedback process for patients receiving care from our District Nursing Service. This initiative is designed to: As part of this process, patients will receive a leaflet explaining what the District Nursing Service offers, how they will be supported, and how they can share their feedback. The leaflet is designed…
The brand-new Entrance 4 at Prince Charles Hospital is now completed and open for use by the public. The refurbishment of Entrance 4 forms the most recent part of Phase Two of a Welsh Government funded £264 million programme of refurbishment of the Hospital which began back in 2017. Phase One involved a £44 million…
The family of Roger Thomas meeting with the Speech and Language Therapy team at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The family of a former head and neck cancer patient, Roger Thomas, recently visited the team who cared for him at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital to make a donation in his memory. Roger was well-known to the…
This month, staff at Prince Charles Hospital welcomed colleagues and guests to join them at a ceremony to dedicate the newly completed theatre suite to the memory of the late Professor Haray, on what would have been his birthday. Professor Haray, who sadly passed away in 2023, became a consultant at Prince Charles Hospital in…
Diabetes Week 2025: Let’s talk about annual diabetes health checks, living well and planning for pregnancy with diabetes Diabetes Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the things that matter to people living with diabetes, shining a light on what it’s like to live with diabetes day in, day out. This year, the Diabetes UK…
Llais is considered a “quango” (quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation). It is a non-departmental public body (NDPB) of the Welsh Government, established to operate independently while being funded by the government and having statutory responsibilities. It replaced Cwm Taf Morgannwg Community Health Council The current members of the Llais Board and their roles are as follows: These…
This week, communities across Cwm Taf Morgannwg are coming together in a powerful show of support for people living with dementia and their families. Over 35 events are taking place to raise awareness, promote understanding, and champion dementia-friendly initiatives. Running from 19 – 25 May, the week-long programme spans Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf, offering…
Today (Monday 12 May), Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is joining in the global celebrations to mark International Nurses Day, and this year’s theme is “Caring for nurses strengthens economies”. International Nurses Day is an opportunity to recognise the incredible work, dedication and skills of nurses and Health Care Support Workers worldwide. We are immensely proud of our…
A report published today, Thursday 1 May, by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has recognised the significant progress made at Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB’s specialist 14- bed mental health unit at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon in Mountain Ash. HIW found that progress has been made on Ward 7, which provides dementia care, since its last inspection in…
In January Ysbyty Cwm Cynon introduced an in-house hairdressing service for patients staying on Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. Local hairdresser Ralph Jones began offering pre-booked hairdressing appointments for patients two days a week. The service has proved to be very popular. Ralph Jones said: “What a privilege it has been to…
