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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.

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.

In January Ysbyty Cwm Cynon introduced an in-house hairdressing service for patients staying on Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. 

The Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity has funded and supported the creation of a brand-new dedicated staff break room and a wellbeing space for Emergency Department Staff based at Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil.  

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.  

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

This year, World Immunisation Week takes place between 24 and 30 April and we’re joining healthcare organisations around the world to spread the message that Immunisation for All is Humanly Possible.  

As we approach the Easter bank holiday and during an already busy time for the NHS.

This week, CTMUHB is marking World Liver Day 2025 (Saturday 19 April).  

This week CTM is celebrating National Work Experience Week 2025 (14-18 April)

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.  

We are currently installing some temporary units on site at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, which will increase our surgical and endoscopy capacity

The GP X-ray service at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital has today (7 April 2025) reopened.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) is proud to be shortlisted in two categories at this year’s HSJ Digital Awards; recognition of its dedication to pioneering digital solutions that are shaping the future of healthcare across the UK.

A new Virtual Reality (VR) training programme, developed by Goggleminds, has been rolled out for social care staff in Bridgend, to enhance management of high-risk swallowing incidents.

Organisations across Wales have signed a charter which commits them to responding to public tragedies with openness, transparency and accountability.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has launched the CTM Baby and Toddler Voice statements to champion the rights of babies and toddlers living in the region.  

Time is running out to get vaccinated against Flu and COVID-19 and protect yourself and your loved ones from getting seriously ill.