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CTM Expands PIPYN Programme into Rhondda Cynon Taf

CTM Expands PIPYN Programme into Rhondda Cynon Taf

Today (7th February), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s PIPYN Rhondda Cynon Taf programme was officially launched at an event in the Rhondda Valleys.

CTM’s PIPYN programme is dedicated to supporting children (age 3-7 years) and their families to make healthy food choices and build healthy family habits. The programme offers family-based support sessions embedded within plans to build healthy environments around the family.

Initially set up to support families in Merthyr Tydfil in 2023, the programme has had great success and has now expanded into Rhondda and Taf Ely.

Designed and delivered by Public Health Dietetics, the PIPYN programme is designed by local families and a wide range stakeholders, from local councils and education providers to community partners and families.    

It offers a safe and fully inclusive, universally accessible programme which targets our most deprived communities and highest rate of overweight and obesity.

PIPYN offers families advice and support on a range of topics, including:

  • Improving sleep and mealtime routines
  • Fussy eating
  • Good Hydration
  • Reducing screen time
  • Access to active play
  • Free cooking sessions and budget friendly family meals
  • Managing difficult behaviour
  • Fun and creative ways to increase active play

Hosting the first PIPYN RCT workshop today, Shelley Powell, PIPYN’s Programme Lead said:

“CTM UHB has some of Wales’s highest levels of obesity in adults and children. Our main aim is to offer families living in CTM information and support to help them to build healthy habits by making healthy choices.

Since 2023, PIPYN have delivered over 400 sessions to more than 250 families in Merthyr Tydfil. We are delighted to now be offering PIPYN in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Since launching September 2024, PIPYN RCT has already delivered 14 programmes, supporting a total of 102 families, and 174 children.

I would like to thank all of our partners for their ongoing support and give a huge thank you to the entire PIPYN team for the incredible work they are doing.”

For more information about the PIPYN programme, or to sign up to PIPYN Merthyr or PIPYN RCT please visit: https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/services/public-health-dietitians/pipyn/

07/02/2025