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The Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership Board has spaces on its free In This Together programme.

This training is

  • Free
  • Fun
  • For anyone who wants to influence positive change in health and social care in CTM.

Join online or in person!

Book here.

https://ctmregionalpartnershipboard.co.uk/events/in-this-together/

 DOWNLOAD VIDEO LINK http://mbf.me/VuSDwm

The Merthyr PIPYN pilot project aims to support children (aged 3-7 years) and their families achieve a healthy weight in Merthyr Tydfil.

Merthyr PIPYN families will be offered a package of interactive, fun family sessions tailored to each family’s unique circumstances. Merthyr PIPYN will even come and help at the supermarket, guiding families through a budget friendly healthy food shop.  Families can sign up easily by scanning the below QR code:

For more information on the Merthyr PIPYN programme, email CTM.PIPYN@wales.nhs.uk.

You can also follow their Facebook page by visiting Merthyr PIPYN Facebook and visit the Merthyr PIPYN webpage: PIPYN - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (nhs.wales)

Social tariffs: Cheaper broadband and phone packages for people on certain benefits.

Social tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits. However, take-up of these packages is very low, at around 5% of those eligible.

You can find out more about social tariffs, whether you might be eligible, and how to apply on the website of OfCom, the UK's telecomms regulator,

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/costs-and-billing/social-tariffs

 

Do you need glasses? Do you get your eyes tested regularly?

' Proposals to reform the ophthalmic services delivered in primary care in Wales'

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on the reform of primary care ophthalmic services, and is encouraging anyone with an interest in eye health care in Wales, including health professionals, service users and the wider public, to consider the proposals.

The key proposal is to expand the eye care services delivered on the high street by optometrists. You can find out more and read the consultation document .

by clicking below.

The closing date for responses is Monday 19th June.

https://www.gov.wales/proposals-reform-ophthalmic-services-delivered-primary-care-wales

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