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Several hands high fiving one another
26/03/2026
CTM UHB Celebrates National Supported Internship Day and the Success of Project SEARCH Interns

Today, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) is proud to celebrate National Supported Internship Day 2026, recognising the achievements, potential, and impact of its Project SEARCH supported interns.

POW staff
POW staff
18/02/2026
Milestone Moment: 1,000th elective orthopaedic procedure completed at new Princess of Wales Hospital centre

A major milestone has been reached at the new elective orthopaedic hub at Princess of Wales Hospital, as the team completes its 1,000th elective orthopaedic procedure since reopening in September 2025.

Group of women with arms around eachother
Group of women with arms around eachother
20/03/2026
NHS Wales introduces first national website for women's health

A national website dedicated to women’s health in Wales goes live today (Monday 16 March), providing a trusted, one-stop site for information, support and services.

20/03/2026
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026

Following the launch of Ellis’ Room at Prince Charles Hospital in December, staff and families at the Paediatric Emergency Department are already seeing its impact and exploring how similar support could be developed across Cwm Taf Morgannwg.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Hospital
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Hospital
18/03/2026
Previous Health Care Support Worker Staff with Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board

In August 2021, the UK Staff Council approved revised job profiles and issued updated guidance to clarify the distinction between the roles of Band 2 Health Care Support Workers and Band 3 Health Care Support Workers.

Pregnant woman using a laptop
Pregnant woman using a laptop
17/03/2026
New personalised app for maternity patients

Parents-to-be across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area can now access their maternity records digitally, following the launch of the Badger Notes app.

03/02/2026
Healthy Futures Maesteg - Meeting with Local Elected Representatives - 29-01-26
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Clinical Nurse Specialists
16/03/2026
Celebrating our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists this National Cancer CNS Day

Every day across our health board, cancer clinical nurse specialists (CNS) make a life‑changing difference to people living with cancer. 

Prince Charles Hospital
Prince Charles Hospital
13/03/2026
£42m funding secured for final phase of Prince Charles Hospital redevelopment

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has secured £42 million of funding from Welsh Government to deliver the third and final phase of the major refurbishment programme at Prince Charles Hospital (PCH), Merthyr Tydfil.

Helpmequit stand
Helpmequit stand
10/03/2026
Alun and Lynn's stories on becoming smoke-free

No Smoking Day 2026 takes place today (Wednesday 11 March). Over half of people who smoke in Wales (53%) want to quit.  If you’re thinking about it, you’re not alone.  

Overseas NHS Workers
Overseas NHS Workers
06/03/2026
Celebrating Overseas NHS Workers Day and 25 years of service from our Filipino nursing colleagues

This Friday, 6 March, we mark two important events here at CTM - Overseas NHS Workers Day and Employee Appreciation Day.

Stand Up Comedy Fundraiser Night Banner
Stand Up Comedy Fundraiser Night Banner
05/03/2026
International Women's Day 2026: Give to Gain

This International Women’s Day, the global theme is Give to Gain. It recognises the power of sharing and when people give their time, experience or support to others, the impact can be far reaching.

bright lights
bright lights
16/02/2026
Rapid diagnostic testing for bacterial infections to be rolled out in primary care

Rapid testing for bacterial infections is being rolled out in community pharmacies and GP surgeries across Wales.

Opening of the Women
Opening of the Women
26/02/2026
Women's Health Hub opens at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has marked the official opening of its first Integrated Women’s Health Hub at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon; bringing a range of services for women’s health together in one place.

Two people operating
Two people operating
26/02/2026
Statement on global orthopaedic surgery bone cement shortage

The alternative bone cement has received full clinical approval and will be available to all Health Boards from 2 March 2026.

20/02/2026
Share your experiences - shape the future of diabetes care

Living with diabetes or caring for someone who does can mean experiencing challenges every day.

Two people operating on patient
Two people operating on patient
19/02/2026
Health Board Statement on the National Bone Cement Shortage

There is currently a global shortage of bone cement affecting the NHS nationally following a manufacturing issue at the production facility of one of the main suppliers of the material.

Photos from Welsh Charities Week 2026
Photos from Welsh Charities Week 2026
13/02/2026
Welsh Charities Week 2026: Supporting NHS Care Across Cwm Taf Morgannwg

As part of Welsh Charities Week 2026, we are taking a moment to highlight the role of CTM NHS Charity and the difference local generosity makes across our hospitals and community services.

Maternity Support Worker Apprentices
Maternity Support Worker Apprentices
04/02/2026
Celebrating Our Maternity Support Worker Apprentices - Apprenticeship Week 2026

This Apprenticeship Week 2026, we are thrilled to celebrate the incredible work of our Maternity Support Worker (MSW) apprentices in CTM, a group of dedicated individuals who are making a real difference for families across our community.  

10/02/2026
National shortage of co-codamol tablets

There is currently a national shortage of co‑codamol 30/500 tablets, affecting supplies across Wales and the rest of the UK. Our healthcare teams have been advised on how to manage this so that patients continue to receive safe and appropriate pain relief.