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Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide, and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) has one of the highest smoking rates of all Welsh Health Boards.

To address this, a research team from CTM UHB, the University of South Wales, and the Behavioural Science Unit at Public Health Wales received funding from the Burdett Trust for Nursing to carry out the Think Quit study.

Digital medication devices, trialled over a 12-month period in Bridgend, have helped over 70 participants manage their medication independently.

The Health Board is delighted to welcome Councillor Rhys Goode as a newly appointed Independent Member (Local Authority).

A temporary closure will be in place, affecting several accessible parking bays, in the main car park at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital from the 6 - 8 January to ensure the facilitation of essential tree removal works near Building Blocks Nursery.

On Monday 1 December Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) partnered with 2wish Cymru and the Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity to host the second Hope After Loss bereavement event Conference at the Orbit Centre in Merthyr Tydfil.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) has partnered with getUBetter to provide a  free app to help empower women across the CTM UHB region to look after their pelvic health from the comfort of their own home.

This year’s report from Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB’s Director of Public Health focusses on the early years of life as a critical period for laying the foundations for lifelong health.

A new immersive room designed to reduce anxiety and create a calmer experience for children attending A&E has been officially launched at Prince Charles Hospital today.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) hosted its 15th Research and Development (R&D) Conference on Wednesday 26^th November, 2025.

A partial road closure will be in place at Royal Glamorgan Hospital from 6am on Friday 12 December until 6pm on Sunday 14 December to allow for the installation of new air-handling equipment for our operating theatres.

People experiencing homelessness (PEH) face some of the toughest barriers to healthcare—especially wound care. From transportation challenges to fragmented services and psychosocial hurdles, traditional clinic models often leave this vulnerable group behind.

A staff-led Santa’s Grotto has opened at Royal Glamorgan Hospital to bring some festive joy to young patients, whilst also supporting a fundraising appeal for Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity to create a new sensory room on the Children’s Ward. 

This year we are experiencing a more severe strain of flu circulating across our sites and communities than in recent years.

As a result of a significant rise in the flu virus circulating in Royal Glamorgan Hospital and increasingly on our other sites, we are introducing compulsory mask wearing for all staff and visitors within acute and community hospital settings, unless they are exempt.

The health and wellbeing of our communities across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board remains a top priority.

The next Board Meeting of the Health Board will take place on Thursday 27th November 2025 at 10am at the Hub, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant.

CTM UHB Public Health Dietetics were delighted to welcome Welsh Governments Healthy and Active Team to Trelewis Primary school.

CTM’s annual Christmas Carol service of remembrance will be held on Thursday 4 December (6.30pm) at Glyntaff Crematorium Chapel, in collaboration with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council bereavement services.