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a collage of nurses
a collage of nurses
12/05/2026
International Nurses Day Celebrating Our Nurses

On International Nurses Day, we are proud to shine a spotlight on just some of the nurses working across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, whose skills, compassion and commitment make a difference to patients, families and communities every day. 

Group photo of the 5K Your Way Parkrun Team
Group photo of the 5K Your Way Parkrun Team
26/05/2026
Introducing CTM Parkrun People

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB joins local community partners to champion health and wellbeing benefits of being active.

21/05/2026
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB statement on the future of health and wellbeing services in the Llynfi Valley

At its Public Board meeting on 21 May 2026, the Health Board approved Ewenny Road as the preferred site for development for the future delivery of health and wellbeing services in the Llynfi Valley.

Ashleigh
Ashleigh
19/05/2026
A day in the life of a school nurse

No two days are ever the same as a school nurse (SCPHN) – and that’s exactly what makes the role so rewarding. 

Lylia Young and Ffion Parry
Lylia Young and Ffion Parry
22/05/2026
Music helps support dementia patients at Princess of Wales Hospital

This Dementia Action Week, we’re shining a light on a music project helping to bring meaningful moments to patients at Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. 

18/05/2026
Royal Glamorgan Hospital recruits first patients in Wales onto pioneering heart failure trial

The Royal Glamorgan Hospital has marked a significant milestone in cardiac research by recruiting the first patients in Wales to the ME-HF trial, an innovative study aimed at improving care for people living with heart failure. 

18/05/2026
Entries for the NHS Wales Awards 2026 are now open

The NHS Wales Awards are back, celebrating excellence in driving improvements and transforming services across Wales.

A field with trees in the distance
A field with trees in the distance
15/05/2026
Nature-based project transforms wellbeing for autistic adults in Cwm Taf Morgannwg

A pioneering outdoor healthcare project is helping autistic adults improve their wellbeing, confidence and social connections through the power of nature.

Dementia Action Week (18 - 24 May 2026)
Dementia Action Week (18 - 24 May 2026)
15/05/2026
Having your voices heard and valued in shaping and influencing dementia care and support services. 

The Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership is undertaking a project to better understand how they can meaningfully engage people with dementia and their carers in shaping and improving services and support across Cwm Taf Morgannwg. 

14/05/2026
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May 2026) is action.

colleagues who have each given 40 or more years of dedicated service to the NHS
colleagues who have each given 40 or more years of dedicated service to the NHS
11/05/2026
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board celebrates colleagues with 40 years of service

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board recently marked a major milestone, celebrating colleagues who have each given 40 or more years of dedicated service to the NHS.

woman holding chest
woman holding chest
11/05/2026
New heartburn research programme launches in Wales

A UK-wide research programme to improve care for people with heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux has launched in Wales. Adults aged 55-79 who experience regular symptoms are invited to take part.

07/05/2026
Recognising safeguarding excellence across NHS Wales

The inaugural NHS Wales Safeguarding Celebration Event took place in March 2026 at Cardiff Castle.

Three photos of Lucy
Three photos of Lucy
01/05/2026
From McDonald's to Midwife - Lucy's Story

Merthyr Tydfil local, Lucy, has always dreamed of becoming a midwife. After leaving school, she started her working life at McDonald’s, but her ambition to support women and families through pregnancy and birth never left her.