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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’.

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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.

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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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
People's Experience Team Hosting Information and Feedback Roadshow

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s (CTMUHB) People’s Experience Team will be hosting an Information and “Feedback Roadshow” for staff and members of the public at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Mountain Ash, on Tuesday 22nd October 2024, from 9am – 4pm.

Baby
Baby
09/10/2024
Baby Loss Awareness Week: William's Story

Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place each year between 9 and 15 October. This year we are helping to mark its 22nd year.

Lung Health Check pilot: Phil
Lung Health Check pilot: Phil
15/10/2024
Lung Health Check Pilot: Phil's story

Phil was invited to take part in the Lung Health Check pilot which detected a suspicion of lung cancer.

From Monday 14 October, the Community Vaccination Centre currently at Glanrhyd Hospital is relocating to Princess of Wales
From Monday 14 October, the Community Vaccination Centre currently at Glanrhyd Hospital is relocating to Princess of Wales
11/10/2024
Community Vaccination Centre Relocation

From Monday 14 October, the Community Vaccination Centre currently at Glanrhyd Hospital is relocating to Princess of Wales Hospital in the former Occupational Health Department.

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Banner
10/10/2024
Urgent roof repair work to take place at Princess of Wales Hospital

Following ongoing issues at Princess of Wales Hospital with rain water entering the building through the roof, specialist contractors have conducted a full survey of the condition of the roof of the main building across the site.

Doctor using an iPad
Doctor using an iPad
03/09/2024
New digital system will improve care for patients and save time for staff

Plans to deliver a new electronic prescribing system in all Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) hospitals have taken a big step forward today (Tuesday September 3, 2024) with the announcement that it has selected Nervecentre as its technology supplier.

27/09/2024
Help us care for those most in need

As we head into the weekend, our hospitals are already extremely busy. In addition, we are managing the effects of the severe, wet weather on the Princess of Wales hospital which is causing some disruption on this site.