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Gift of Kindness Banner - Woman gifting food to another person
Gift of Kindness Banner - Woman gifting food to another person
18/12/2024
CTM UHB Staff Help Give the Gift of Kindness Over the Festive Season

This festive season, CTM UHB staff and services have been working hard to bring our community together and support those in need through donations, fundraising, volunteering, and other small acts of kindness.

Claire Norman being given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse
Claire Norman being given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse
17/12/2024
CTM's Claire Norman given prestigious Queen's Nurse Title

Cwm Taf Morgannwg’s Claire Norman (Senior Nurse Specialised Services) has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).

Maesteg Community Hospital
Maesteg Community Hospital
16/12/2024
Temporary changes to X-ray services at Maesteg Community Hospital

The X-ray department in Maesteg Community Hospital will temporarily close for essential refurbishment work from Wednesday 25th December 2024 until April 2025.

pharmacy
pharmacy
11/12/2024
CTM UHB sees multiple successes at Welsh Pharmacy Awards 2024

Cwm Taf Moragannwg UHB and its independent community pharmacy contractors scooped a number of awards at the Welsh Pharmacy Awards 2024.

medications
medications
12/12/2024
CTM UHB Shortlisted at 2024 Chemist and Druggist Awards

CTM UHB and one of our Independent Community Pharmacy Contractors were shortlisted for two awards at the 2024 Chemist and Druggist Awards.

robotic bowel surgery
robotic bowel surgery
04/12/2024
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board plays key role in reaching 500 robotic surgery milestone in national programme

The All-Wales National Robotic Assisted Surgery Programme has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 500 robotic-assisted surgical procedures using the Versius Surgical Robotic System.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Banner
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Banner
11/12/2024
Online support service targets mental health toll of financial hardship

NHS Wales is partnering with foodbanks to help combat the mental health impacts of the cost-of-living crisis.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Banner
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Banner
05/12/2024
CTM UHB's Sam Fisher awarded Special Recognition Award

CTM UHB’s Sam Fisher (Deputy Director of Pharmacy) was recently presented with the Welsh Pharmacy Board of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Special Recognition Award at the Welsh Pharmacy Awards.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Banner
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Banner
05/12/2024
CTM UHB Celebrates International Volunteer Day 2024

Today (Thursday 5th December) Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) is celebrating International Volunteer Day (IVD).

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.

people at conference
people at conference
03/12/2024
Hope After Loss: Working Together for Better Bereavement Support in Cwm Taf Morgannwg

Leading Bereavement Charity, 2wish Cymru and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have today (3 December 2024) partnered to deliver a regional bereavement event.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
03/12/2024
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations now available

If you are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination this winter, you should now have received an invite too attend one of our six Community Vaccination Centres (CVCs).

Research and Development Conference 2024
Research and Development Conference 2024
26/11/2024
CTM Research and Development Conference 2024

Today (26th November 2024), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) hosts its 14th Research and Development (R&D) Conference.

Karen Wright, receiving the ERS Silver Award from Brigadier Nick Thomas CBE; Commander Steve Henaghen, Chief of Staff, Deputy Naval Regional Wales and Western England and Air Officer Wales, and Air Commodore Rob Wood OBE.
Karen Wright, receiving the ERS Silver Award from Brigadier Nick Thomas CBE; Commander Steve Henaghen, Chief of Staff, Deputy Naval Regional Wales and Western England and Air Officer Wales, and Air Commodore Rob Wood OBE.
28/11/2024
CTM recognised with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award 2024

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB – one of 19 organisations from across Wales – was presented with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2024 in an awards ceremony at Cardiff Bay.

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.

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