Earlier this year, Ysbyty Cwm Cynon introduced a music therapy pilot project to help improve patient well-being whilst they are receiving care on wards at the hospital. CTM UHB worked closely with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) to launch and run this pilot. Musicians were provided by the RCTCBC Arts Service who visited…
£50m Sun-dimming experiments. Only the Labour government would spend millions on solar farms and then spend millions more on blocking the sun. Less than five months after construction officially began at the Coed Ely Solar Farm, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Vital Energi are celebrating a significant milestone as…
A project being pioneered at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is ensuring that new mums, who are digitally excluded, are provided with free SIM cards and data, enabling them to access vital digital healthcare services. Bridging the Gap, is the first initiative of its kind in Wales aimed at tackling digital exclusion in maternity…
We currently have exceptional demand on our services and staff. Help us by following these steps: – Use NHS services wisely. Only visit A&E in an emergency; the NHS is extremely busy so if you end up visiting an emergency department with a less serious illness or injury, it’s likely you’ll wait a long time…
The GP X-ray service at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital has today (7 April 2025) reopened. It temporarily closed for essential refurbishment work from Thursday 2 January. GPs across Cwm Taf Morgannwg have been provided with details of the reintroduced service arrangement at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, for supporting any patient needing to be referred into the service. GPs…
CTMUHB will be celebrating National Work Experience Week from 14 – 18 April. Our Learning and Development team will be hosting a series of free online sessions for young people aged 15-18, to give them an insight into health care roles and career paths and learn about valuable work experience opportunities. The sessions will give…
Fast Track Cymru has launched “Are You PrEPped?”, a bold new campaign to raise awareness about HIV prevention and empower individuals across Wales with trusted information on sexual health. PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a pill that, when taken correctly, can reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV. Running throughout March 2025, the campaign will challenge…
The AF and Hypertension team are a small team working within the Wellness Improvement Service (WISe) for Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board and is funded by Value Based Healthcare. As part of our organisations values and an increased focus on ‘creating health’, we are excited to offer an educational session on cardiovascular disease to CTM…
The first patients to receive diagnostic endoscopies at brand new temporary facilities located at Royal Glamorgan Hospital were welcomed into the units last week. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has installed state-of-the-art Vanguard units on the hospital site, which will increase endoscopy and surgical capacity across the health board area. To minimise disruption to…
In just 24 hours, the NHS touches countless lives – within hospital and clinic walls and in the community. From sunrise to the quiet hours of the night, our staff work tirelessly to provide expert care, comfort, and hope. Patients arrive in need of urgent treatment, planned care, or long-term support, while families and loved…
