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The Health Board believes it is important to clarify the facts about the current dispute with Unite regarding the banding of our health visitors.

Around one in five children and young people diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes are already in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) when they arrive at hospital. DKA is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when Type 1 diabetes goes undiagnosed.  

You may be aware that some Health Visitors in the CTM Health Board area are taking industrial action over the next 4 weeks (23^rd February to 20^th March 2026).

With Easter on the horizon, this bank holiday weekend often marks the start of brighter days to come.

The vision for a regional healthcare hub in South East Wales has taken a significant step forward this week, following official approval of funding for phase one of the development by Welsh Government.

Construction of a major new healthcare facility for South East Wales has officially begun, with a “ground-breaking” ceremony attended by the First Minister for Wales Eluned Morgan and Jeremy Miles, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care.

A community partnership led by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) has been recognised nationally for its work to improve vaccination uptake and protect local communities. 

A new digital system to support safer, more efficient prescribing of medicines is being introduced across our hospitals in Cwm Taf Morgannwg.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.