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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.

As Lung Cancer Awareness Month continues, we’re looking back at the success of our Lung Health Check Pilot – an initiative that helped detect lung cancer early and has now been recognised nationally for excellence in patient care. 

CTM UHB’s Bereavement team is partnering with 2Wish Cymru to host a free Hope After Loss bereavement event on Monday 1 December (9am - 4pm) at Orbit Business Centre, Merthyr Tydfil CF37 4TS.

CTM UHB is relaunching a walking aids recycling scheme.

This week CTMUHB is marking World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW). Led by the World Health Organisation, WAAW is a worldwide campaign to increase the public’s understanding of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). 

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is celebrating after being recognised at the NHS Wales Awards 2025

Each year on World Prematurity Day, we shine a light on the babies born too soon, the families who support them, and the incredible teams who care for them.

We are experiencing significant pressure across our hospital sites which is having an impact on the Emergency Departments within Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and Royal Glamorgan Hospitals.  

New research commissioned by Public Health Wales has revealed key insights into how people with Type 2 diabetes in Wales can be better supported to live well for longer with the condition.

Wales National Safeguarding Week is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness and provide training on safeguarding issues.

Earlier this month, CTM UHB staff and pharmacy contractors scooped five wins at Welsh Pharmacy Awards 2025, which was held on Wednesday 15 October at The Vale Hotel.

During the summer, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales conducted an inspection of the Emergency Dept at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Today we welcome the publication of the positive findings report which highlights the work and commitment of our team in the department.

Louise, from Pontypridd, has been getting the flu vaccine every year for the past seven years. As a former carer for her mum and a qualified teacher working in local schools, she understands the importance of protecting vulnerable people.