Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

25/11/2025

24/11/2025

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE‼️

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.

Wearing a mask is an effective way to prevent yourself from catching or spreading the virus.

Respiratory illnesses and viruses can be dangerous for vulnerable patients in hospitals, and causes sickness among our staff, so it is important that we do what we can to prevent the spread of illnesses.

This requirement is vital to protect our patients, staff and visitors and applies to all areas of our hospital including:

• Front door areas (including emergency departments and maternity units)
• Outpatient areas
• Mental Health Units
• Community Hospitals

You can help us to contain the spread of the virus by only visiting our hospital sites if absolutely necessary.

Respiratory illnesses and viruses can be dangerous for vulnerable patients in hospitals.

If you are immunosuppressed, think you have a virus or have recently spent time with someone who has a virus, avoid visiting our hospitals.

24/11/2025

This , we’re reflecting on the success of the Lung Health Check Pilot – now recognised with the Royal College of Physicians Excellence in Patient Care Award.

Phil was invited to take part in the Lung Health Check pilot which detected a suspicion of lung cancer. Following further investigation this was confirmed and he has since undergone treatment and is now in remission. This is his story.

The pilot was supported by the National Cancer Team, NHS Wales Performance and Improvement and made possible through collaborative working across a range of NHS organisations, third sector and industry partners. Although the pilot has ended, its findings have played a crucial role in supporting the decision to introduce a lung cancer screening programme in Wales.

Royal College of Physicians Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus

24/11/2025

Free dental treatment is now available at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon.🦷

Treatment at the Dental Unit will be carried out by Final Year Undergraduate Dental Students, under the supervision of experienced Dentists.

If you are over the age of 18 and are not currently registered with a dentist and would like to be considered for dental treatment, please fill in a form at:

📍Primary Dental Care Unit, Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, New Road Mountain Ash, CF45 4DG

📆Monday - Friday

⏰8.30am – 12.15pm

⏰1.30pm – 4.30pm

22/11/2025

A special invitation from Kelly, Lead Midwife for Engagement and Experience, to our free CTM Baby Shower. 🎉

📍 Maesteg RFC (free parking on site)
🗓️ Wednesday 26 November from 4–7pm

Free gift bag and refreshments, support, information, and taster sessions for new and expectant parents across Cwm Taf Morgannwg.

Open to all families living in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area.

Save the date and tag someone who should join us!

22/11/2025

Have you experienced acute pancreatitis whilst taking a GLP-1 medicine like Ozempic (semaglutide) or Mounjaro (tirzepatide)?

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Genomics England are running the Yellow Card Biobank study to better understand GLP-1 medicines. The study aims to improve our understanding of how a patient’s genetic makeup may increase their risk of experiencing side effects to medicines.

https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/ctm2030-community-hub/ctm2030-community-leaders-network/community-news/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency-mhra-and-genomics-england-running-study-to-better-understand-glp-1-medicines/

21/11/2025

Welcome to the world, Bronte. Mam, Abbie, will be forever grateful for the way midwife Zoe at Tair Afon Birth Centre helped bring her little girl into the world. 💙

“A huge thank you to midwife Zoe who delivered our beautiful baby girl safely.

Thank you so much for the incredible care, support, and compassion you gave during the birth. Your calm presence and gentle guidance made such a difference, and I’ll always be grateful.

Her big brother is besotted with her and we couldn’t be happier.”

Bump Talk Cwm Taf Morgannwg

21/11/2025

We’re on the road to healthier communities in CTM. 💙

Our health protection mobile unit is bringing COVID-19, RSV and a limited amount of flu vaccinations straight to you, along with the help of our community groups. Just drop by, chat with our team, and if you’re eligible, get vaccinated there and then.

Flu vaccinations are also available through your GP or local pharmacy.

📍 Where to find us

Between 10am and 3.30pm at:

Asda, Bridgend – 24 and 25 November 2025
Lidl, Pontypridd – 26 and 27 November 2025
Tesco, Maesteg – 1, 2, 3 and 5 December 2025

Protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.

21/11/2025

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is recruiting. 📣

You can view this week’s jobs using the links below:

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY - https://joinctm.wales/jobs/ #!/job_list/s1/Nursing_Midwifery?_ts=1

HEALTH SCIENCE SERVICES - https://joinctm.wales/jobs/ #!/job_list/s5/Health_Science_Services?_ts=2394

SUPPORT SERVICES - https://joinctm.wales/jobs/ #!/job_list/s6/Support_Services?_ts=4374

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - https://joinctm.wales/jobs/ #!/job_list/s7/Administrative_Services?_ts=6296

MEDICAL AND DENTAL - https://joinctm.wales/jobs/ #!/job_list/s2/Medical_Dental?_ts=7895

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS - https://joinctm.wales/jobs/ #!/job_list/s4/Allied_Health_Professions?_ts=11125

For more information about working for CTMUHB please visit: https://joinctm.wales/

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Jobs

20/11/2025

“I'd like to thank all the staff on ward 8 Royal Glamorgan Hospital for looking after my brother in law. They were all amazing, they work so hard and nothing was ever too much trouble for them.”

Whether it’s short and sweet or more detailed, your feedback matters to us and our staff. 💙

Share yours via our website: https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/patient-advice/patient-feedback-civica/

20/11/2025

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
CF48 1DL

The event, which is supported by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity, is open to anyone living in the CTM UHB region as well as staff and 3rd sector organisations, and will include presentations and talks by:

CTM UHB’s Chaplaincy Team
CTM UHB’s Patience Experience Team
CTM UHB’s Bereavement Midwives
CTM UHB’s Health Board Charity
CTM UHB’s Bereavement Clinical Lead
Eye to Eye Trauma Support
2Wish Cymru

The event will also include pop-up trade stalls of organisations offering bereavement support.

https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/news/latest-news/hope-after-loss-bereavement-event/

20/11/2025

Today is Carers Rights Day 2025.

Across Wales, thousands of unpaid carers dedicate their time and energy to supporting loved ones.

This year’s theme is “Know your rights, use your rights.”

If you’re visiting the Royal Glamorgan Hospital today, you can pop by our carers stall in the Macmillan Information Hub (opposite the coffee shop) between 12.30 and 5pm. Chat with the team about how we’re recognising unpaid carers across CTM, and pick up information and resources from Carers Wales.

Find out more about the help, advice and support available to carers in Wales via Carers Wales 👉 https://www.carersuk.org/wales/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-rights-day/