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World Prematurity Day 17 November 2024
World Prematurity Day 17 November 2024
17/11/2024
World Prematurity Day 2024

World Prematurity Day (17th November) is marked globally to raise awareness of premature birth and the impact it can have on families.

National Children
National Children
15/11/2024
National Children's Grief Awareness Week

Children’s Grief Awareness Week was initiated by Grief Encounter and the Childhood Bereavement Network in 2015, as a way to recognise and raise awareness of the bereavement experiences of children and young people.

World Diabetes Day 2024 14 November
World Diabetes Day 2024 14 November
14/11/2024
World Diabetes Day 2024

Today, on World Diabetes Day 2024, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB)’s Executive Director of Public Health, Philip Daniels, has released a report highlighting the prevalence of the condition across the region.

Coed Ely Solar Farm
Coed Ely Solar Farm
15/11/2024
Solar energy to help power the Royal Glamorgan Hospital

The Royal Glamorgan Hospital will soon benefit from a dedicated and independent clean energy supply generated by the new Coed-Ely Solar Farm.

Stoma & Colorectal Care Team Staff at YMa Coffee Morning
Stoma & Colorectal Care Team Staff at YMa Coffee Morning
13/11/2024
Stoma & Colorectal Care Team Raises Over £700 Through Coffee Morning

The Stoma & Colorectal Care Team hosted a successful coffee morning at the YMa Centre, Pontypridd, raising over £700 to support stoma patients.

Gift of Kindness
Gift of Kindness
12/11/2024
Give the Gift of Kindness and join CTM UHB's Festive Campaign

Introducing CTM UHB’s festive campaign, Gift of Kindness, where we’re highlighting the generosity of our communities and the many different ways to give back through local charities that support our health and wellbeing.

Wales Climate Week 2024 11-15 November
Wales Climate Week 2024 11-15 November
11/11/2024
Wales Climate Week 2024

This week, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) is celebrating Wales Climate Week

We are supporting UK Malnutrition Awareness Week,11th-17th November 2024. Ask, Look, Listen. We
We are supporting UK Malnutrition Awareness Week,11th-17th November 2024. Ask, Look, Listen. We
11/11/2024
UK Malnutrition Awareness Week

This year will see the seventh UK Malnutrition Awareness Week - #UKMAW2024.

Wales Safeguarding Week 2024 11-15 November
Wales Safeguarding Week 2024 11-15 November
08/11/2024
Wales Safeguarding Week 2024 (11-15 November)

Cwm Taf Morgwannwg University Health Board is marking this year’s Wales National Safeguarding Week,an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness and provide training on safeguarding issues. This year’s theme is ‘Safe Space’.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Banner
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Banner
06/11/2024
CTM UHB's Seren Ward receives donations of equipment and furniture

The Seren Ward at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital has received donations of equipment and furniture from a number of local companies and organisations, organised in partnership with CTM’s Environment Waste and Fleet Team.

New sexual health drop-in clinic for young people
New sexual health drop-in clinic for young people
29/10/2024
New sexual health drop-in clinic for young people

A new sexual health drop-in clinic for young people aged 25 and under is launching in Merthyr.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
29/10/2024
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) now available in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Some patients in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are benefitting from a convenient digital service which allows GP practices to send prescriptions electronically to the community pharmacy or dispenser of their choice.

30/10/2024
Changes to stroke services at Princess of Wales Hospital

As part of work to enable the replacement of the roof of the main building at Princess of Wales Hospital, the Stroke Unit and other Stroke Services, currently based in Princess of Wales Hospital, will be located at Royal Glamorgan Hospital from Thursday 31st October 2024.

The NHS Wales Awards 2024 Banner
The NHS Wales Awards 2024 Banner
25/10/2024
CTM improvement project wins at the NHS Wales Awards 2024

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is celebrating after winning at the NHS Wales Awards 2024.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Banner
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Banner
25/10/2024
Update maternity and neonatal services | Princess of Wales Hospital

Due to urgent and essential maintenance work to our maternity and neonatal units at Princess of Wales Hospital, our services have been temporarily relocated to other hospitals since early September this year.

Teaching Skills for Doctors completes its eighth year
Teaching Skills for Doctors completes its eighth year
23/10/2024
Teaching Skills for Doctors completes its eighth year

The Medical Education Department recently wrapped up its eighth annual ‘Teaching Skills for Doctors’ course at the Princess of Wales Hospital.

Message from Amanda Farrow, Clinical Director - Emergency Departments
Message from Amanda Farrow, Clinical Director - Emergency Departments
17/10/2024
Emergency Departments in CTM

A message from Amanda Farrow, Clinical Director for our Emergency Departments in CTM.

Embracing change: Helping you navigate the Menopause for a vibrant life
Embracing change: Helping you navigate the Menopause for a vibrant life
10/10/2024
Embracing Change: Helping you navigate the Menopause for a vibrant life

It’s World Menopause Day on 18 October and our Health Board has planned an event to help and support you to prepare for, and navigate your way, through the Menopause.

Patients trial the devices at an introductory session with CTM staff (second from left Lindsey Jose, centre Kerry Davies and third from left Menna Payne) and Mike Fardy, Consultant Maxillofacial / Head and Neck Surgeon and Medical Advisor to Faceup Cymru
Patients trial the devices at an introductory session with CTM staff (second from left Lindsey Jose, centre Kerry Davies and third from left Menna Payne) and Mike Fardy, Consultant Maxillofacial / Head and Neck Surgeon and Medical Advisor to Faceup Cymru
18/10/2024
Head and neck cancer patients benefit from new devices funded by Faceup Cymru charity

CTM patients who are living with the impact of head and neck cancer have successfully trialed a device which helps exercise and strengthen the muscles involved in swallowing and breathing.

Wave of Light Service of remembrance in memory of all babies gone too soon....
Wave of Light Service of remembrance in memory of all babies gone too soon....
16/10/2024
Wave of Light Services 2024

Last night our maternity, gynaecology, neonatal, bereavement, and chaplaincy staff led Wave of Light services to honour the babies we’ve sadly lost.