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06/11/2020
Poppies take pride of place as volunteers show their skills

Volunteers unable to support patients face to face during lockdown have turned to craft to mark a Remembrance Day with a difference. Beautiful poppy wreaths, individual knitted poppies and handmade cards have been created to boost the wellbeing of patients affected by COVID-19 and the staff looking after them.

24/11/2020
Launch of 111 Service in Cwm Taf Morgannwg

A brand new non-emergency healthcare telephone number is launching today, November 24, in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area.

10/11/2020
Cwm Taf Morgannwg first in Wales to trial Accufuser pump to support patients at home

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are trialing a new service, believed to be the first of its kind in Wales, which allows patients to leave hospital sooner.

18/11/2020
Health visitor Kelly completes cancer treatment to be crowned star student

A health visitor who trained while receiving treatment for breast cancer and raising her family has won a prestigious Queen’s Nursing Institute Outstanding Achievement award.

16/11/2020
Talking Saves Lives

Today (Monday, November 16) will mark the beginning of Safeguarding Week 2020 and Cwm Taf Morgannwg Safeguarding Board (CTMSB), along with all other Safeguarding Boards throughout Wales, is taking this opportunity to work with its partners to highlight safeguarding issues and promote safeguarding activities.

19/11/2020
First regional helpline to support people who are self-isolating launched across Cwm Taf Morgannwg

Wales’ first regional helpline to support people who are self-isolating has been launched in Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM).

30/11/2020
Recognition of our healthcare scientists

The Royal College of Physicians has recognised the contribution made by respiratory physiologists working in different ways during the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance delivery of care to patients.

20/11/2020
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is deeply saddened to announce the death of our colleague Mark David Simons, who died of COVID at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital last week

Mark, 59, worked for the Health Board as a Health Care Support Worker at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. He leaves behind two sons, Liam and Calum, and his mother Audrey Simons.

06/11/2020
Update on Maesteg Community Hospital

CTM UHB is investing in the future of Maesteg Community Hospital and is undertaking some urgent improvement works which will provide improved settings for our patients and support the delivery of safer care which we strive to provide.

13/11/2020
Baby grand piano strikes the right note with patients

Music therapy is hitting a high note with patients at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, after a baby grand piano was donated to their day room following a community plea on Twitter.

04/11/2020
Merthyr Macmillan Unit built by your donations celebrates 10 years

A Macmillan chemotherapy unit built by the public’s generous donations is celebrating 10 years since it first opened its doors.

25/11/2020
Baby in Mind Bridgend delivers at social care awards

A team which gives parents a ‘fighting chance’ of keeping their baby who would otherwise face being taken into care has won a national award for innovation.

24/11/2020
NHS and Red Cross teams in A&E at Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend look back on two years of partnership

What started as a three months trial service with British Red Cross teams supporting in the emergency department at Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, has helped more than 21,800 patients since December 2018.