Therapies staff working in the Cynon Valley and Merthyr have come up with an innovative way to provide virtual care and reassurance to patients during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Therapy services ‘virtual’ly normal thanks to community hub!
Covid patients count the (extra) calories at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon!
Older patients recovering from Covid-19 at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon are benefiting from an innovative nutrition pathway as part of their rehabilitation and treatment.
Joint working benefits patients in our community
In January 2019 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board physiotherapy staff teamed up with Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre to provide physiotherapy rehabilitation to patients in the community who need treatment for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). ACL is one of the key ligaments that help stabilize your knee joint and one of the most beneficial treatments for this type of injury is strength testing.
Innovative treatment for people with mental health issues
A new team of Occupational Therapists is in the process of development in Cwm Taf University Health Board who will provide an innovative, enabling service for patients with early stage memory loss.
New community clinics helping to speed up blood tests for patients
The launch of additional children’s phlebotomy clinics within the community is helping to speed up waiting times and allowing patients to receive more care closer to home.