Princess of Wales Hospital - Ysbyty Tywysoges Cymru, Bridgend (2026)

16/05/2026

We are currently experiencing significant and sustained pressure across our hospital sites, with all Emergency Departments affected.

This is being compounded by rising cases of norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting) in our communities, which is impacting patient flow through the hospital.

If you plan to visit or attend an appointment, please do not come if you have had symptoms within the last 48 hours, or have been caring for someone unwell.

For most people, norovirus can be safely managed at home with hydration and rest.
👉 https://111.wales.nhs.uk/Norovirus/?locale=en

We are also asking the public to only attend Emergency Departments in a life-threatening emergency, which may include:

• Difficulty breathing
• Suspected heart attack
• Heavy bleeding
• Loss of consciousness

If you are feeling unwell, there are several actions you could take:

Visit the NHS 111 Wales website for advice on your condition and the next steps

Call 111 to access urgent advice and guidance and the Out of Hours service

If you require urgent mental health support, please call 111 and press option 2

Thank you for helping us protect our patients and staff 💙

15/05/2026

Our Emergency Departments across Cwm Taf Morgannwg remain under extreme pressure this weekend.

Please only attend in an emergency.

If you do need to attend our emergency department, you may experience long waits to be seen.

Dr Mateo Szmidt, Emergency Department Consultant, explains a bit more about what triage means and why some people may wait longer in the department than others.

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Mae ein Hadrannau Argyfwng ledled Cwm Taf Morgannwg yn parhau dan bwysau eithafol y penwythnos hwn.

Mynychwch dim ond mewn argyfwng.

Os oes angen i chi fynychu ein hadran argyfwng, efallai y byddwch yn gorfod aros yn hir i gael eich gweld.

Mae Dr Mateo Szmidt, Ymgynghorydd yr Adran Argyfwng, yn egluro ychydig mwy am beth mae brysbennu yn ei olygu a pham y gallai rhai pobl aros yn hirach yn yr adran nag eraill.

14/05/2026

We have received some lovely feedback about one of our district nurses working in Bridgend🤩

“Jade was absolutely out of this world! She is a key example of how every nurse should be.

“She was kind, caring, clear. She answered any questions we had about my grandmother, gave us time, checked in on us and was so lovely to my Nan.

“We will always be eternally grateful to her.”

Thank you, Jade. 🤍

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Rydym wedi derbyn adborth hyfryd am un o'n nyrsys ardal sy'n gweithio ym Mhen-y-bont ar Ogwr🤩

“Roedd Jade yn hollol anhygoel! Mae hi'n enghraifft wych o sut y dylai pob nyrs fod.

“Roedd hi'n garedig, yn ofalgar, yn glir. Atebodd unrhyw gwestiynau oedd gennym am fy mam-gu, rhoddodd amser i ni, gofynnodd sut roedden ni ac roedd hi mor hyfryd i fy Mam-gu.

“Byddwn ni bob amser yn ddiolchgar iddi am byth.”

Diolch, Jade. 🤍

13/05/2026

❗ Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting) is currently circulating in our communities and is affecting our hospitals, particularly Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

Our hospital sites are under sustained pressure, which is being further impacted by rising Norovirus cases, which is affecting our ability to move patients through the hospital.

If you are planning to visit someone in hospital, or attend an outpatient appointment, please do not do so if you have had diarrhoea and or vomiting in the last 48 hours, or have been caring for someone with these symptoms during the last 72 hours.

Norovirus can be treated at home with hydration and rest. If you have symptoms of norovirus, stay home for 48 hours after they clear.

Follow these simple steps to avoid spreading the infection:

• Stay home for 48 hours after symptoms clear

• Wash hands with soap and warm water. Alcohol-based gels are ineffective against norovirus.

• Do not prepare food for others

Please visit the NHS 111 Wales webpage where you can get advice on how to manage norovirus at home.

❗ Mae norofirws (dolur rhydd a chwydu) yn cylchredeg yn ein cymunedau ar hyn o bryd ac yn effeithio ar ein hysbytai, yn enwedig Ysbyty Brenhinol Morganwg.

Mae ein safleoedd ysbytai dan bwysau parhaus, ac mae achosion cynyddol o norofirws yn effeithio ar hyn, sydd wedyn yn effeithio ar ein gallu i symud cleifion drwy'r ysbyty.

Os ydych chi'n bwriadu ymweld â rhywun yn yr ysbyty, neu fynychu apwyntiad cleifion allanol, peidiwch â gwneud hynny os ydych chi wedi cael dolur rhydd a/neu chwydu yn ystod y 48 awr ddiwethaf, neu wedi bod yn gofalu am rywun â'r symptomau hyn yn ystod y 72 awr ddiwethaf.

Gellir trin norofirws gartref trwy yfed digon o ddŵr a gorffwys. Os oes gennych symptomau norofirws, arhoswch gartref am 48 awr ar ôl iddynt glirio.

Dilynwch y camau syml hyn i osgoi lledaenu'r haint:

• Arhoswch gartref am 48 awr ar ôl i'r symptomau glirio

• Golchwch eich dwylo â sebon a dŵr cynnes. Mae jel sy'n seiliedig ar alcohol yn aneffeithiol yn erbyn norofirws.

• Peidiwch â pharatoi bwyd i eraill

Ewch i dudalen we GIG 111 Cymru lle gallwch gael cyngor ar sut i reoli norofirws gartref.

13/05/2026

🚭 Help us create a smoke free hospital environment.

We’re inviting staff, patients, and visitors to complete a quick survey about the smoke free loudspeaker (push button) system located at Princess of Wales Hospital Main Entrance.

Your views will help us understand what’s working well and where we can improve.

If you smoke or v**e and would like support to stop, the Help Me Quit Team offers free advice and support to help you quit at your own pace.

👉 Take part in the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/AAXXmFm01Q

Survey closing date: 5 June 2026

👉 Get Help Me Quit support: https://helpmequit.wales/

🚭 Helpwch ni greu amgylchedd ysbyty di fwg.

Rydym yn gwahodd staff, cleifion ac ymwelwyr i gwblhau arolwg cyflym am yr uchelseinydd di-fwg (botwm gwthio) sydd wedi'i lleoli ym Mhrif Fynedfa Ysbyty Tywysoges Cymru.

Bydd eich barn yn ein helpu i ddeall beth sy'n gweithio'n dda a ble y gallwn wella.

Os ydych chi'n ysmygu neu'n fepio ac eisiau cymorth i stopio, mae’r Tîm Helpa Fi i Stopio yn cynnig cyngor a chymorth am ddim i'ch helpu i roi'r gorau iddi ar eich cyflymder eich hun.

👉 Cymryd rhan yn yr arolwg: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Vb3k9BTrKA

Dyddiad cau’r arolwg: 5 Mehefin 2026

👉 Cael cefnogaeth Helpa Fi i Stopio: https://helpafiistopio.cymru/

12/05/2026

⚠️PLEASE SHARE⚠️

We are continuing to experience severe pressure across our hospital sites, which is having a significant impact on Emergency Departments within Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and Royal Glamorgan Hospitals.

This pressure is being further affected by rising cases of Norovirus both in our communities and within the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, which is impacting our ability to move patients through the hospital.

We are urging the public to please only attend the Emergency Department in an emergency and to consider other healthcare options available to you.

🩹If you have a minor injury, such as minor burns, minor wounds, minor limb injuries, minor head and neck injuries, you can visit our Minor Injuries Units at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon or Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda.

If your condition is urgent, but not life-threatening, you can also:
💻Visit the NHS 111 Wales website for advice on your condition and the next steps to take

🧑‍⚕️Contact a member of the Primary Care team in the community such as your GP, dentist, optometrist or pharmacy

📱Call 111 to access urgent advice and guidance and the Out of Hours service

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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⚠️RHANNWCH OS GWELWCH YN DDA⚠️

Rydym yn parhau i brofi pwysau difrifol ar draws ein safleoedd ysbytai, sy'n cael effaith sylweddol ar Adrannau Argyfwng yn Ysbytai Tywysoges Cymru, Y Tywysog Siarl a Brenhinol Morgannwg.

Mae'r pwysau hwn yn cael ei effeithio ymhellach gan achosion cynyddol o Norofeirws yn ein cymunedau ac yn Ysbyty Brenhinol Morgannwg, sy'n effeithio ar ein gallu i symud cleifion drwy'r ysbyty.

Rydym yn annog y cyhoedd i fynychu'r Adran Argyfwng mewn argyfwng yn unig ac i ystyried opsiynau gofal iechyd eraill sydd ar gael i chi.

🩹Os oes gennych anaf bach, fel mân losgiad, mân glwyf, mân anafiadau i'r breichiau neu goesau, mân anafiadau i'r pen a'r gwddf, gallwch ymweld â'n Hunedau Mân Anafiadau yn Ysbyty Cwm Cynon neu Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda.

Os yw eich cyflwr yn un brys, ond nid yn peryglu bywyd, gallwch hefyd:
💻Ewch i wefan GIG 111 Cymru i gael cyngor ar eich cyflwr a'r camau nesaf i'w cymryd

🧑‍⚕️Cysylltwch ag aelod o'r tîm Gofal Sylfaenol yn y gymuned fel eich meddyg teulu, deintydd, optometrydd neu fferyllfa

📱Ffoniwch 111 i gael cyngor ac arweiniad brys a'r gwasanaeth y Tu Allan i Oriau

Diolch i chi am eich dealltwriaeth a'ch cydweithrediad.

08/05/2026

‼ PLEASE SHARE ‼

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

We are urging the public to please only attend the Emergency Department in an emergency and to consider other healthcare options available to you.

What is a medical emergency? Some examples include:
• Unconsciousness
• Difficulty in breathing
• Suspected heart attack
• Serious injury or heavy blood loss
• Sudden weakness or speech problems

If your condition is urgent, but not life-threatening, you can:
• Visit the NHS 111 Wales website for advice on your condition and the next steps to take
• Contact a member of the Primary Care team in the community
• Visit a Minor Injuries Unit if you have a new injury
• Call 111 to access urgent advice and guidance and the Out of Hours service

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

‼ RHANNWCH OS GWELWCH YN DDA ‼

Rydym yn profi pwysau sylweddol ar draws ein safleoedd ysbyty heddiw, sy’n effeithio ar yr Adrannau Achosion Brys yn Ysbyty Tywysoges Cymru, Ysbyty’r Tywysog Siarl ac Ysbyty Brenhinol Morgannwg.

Rydym yn annog y cyhoedd i fynychu’r Adran Achosion Brys mewn argyfwng yn unig ac ystyried yr opsiynau gofal iechyd eraill sydd ar gael i chi.

Beth yw argyfwng meddygol? Enghreifftiau yw:
• Anymwybodolrwydd
• Anhawster anadlu
• Amau trawiad ar y galon
• Anafiad difrifol neu waedu trwm
• Gwendid sydyn neu broblemau lleferydd

Os yw’ch cyflwr yn frys ond heb fygwth bywyd, gallwch:
• Ymweld â gwefan 111 Cymru am gyngor ar eich cyflwr a’r camau nesaf
• Cysylltu ag aelod o’r Tîm Gofal Sylfaenol yn y gymuned
• Ymweld ag Uned Mân Anafiadau os oes gennych anaf newydd
• Ffonio 111 i gael cyngor brys a mynediad at y gwasanaeth y Tu Allan i Oriau

Diolchwn i chi am eich dealltwriaeth a’ch cydweithrediad.

08/05/2026

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board was issued with 702 units of blood last month - potentially lifesaving for over 4000 babies in Wales. ❤️

Support your community by giving blood at Princess of Wales Hospital on 12 May 2026.

Book an appointment: https://wbs.wales/CwmTafHB

Derbyniodd Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Cwm Taf Morgannwg 702 uned o waed y mis diwethaf - a allai achub bywydau dros 4000 o fabanod yng Nghymru. ❤️

Cefnogwch eich cymuned drwy roi gwaed yn Ysbyty Tywysoges Cymru ar 12 Mai 2026.

Trefnwch apwyntiad: https://wbs.wales/CwmTafHB

07/05/2026

We’re proud to share this feedback from those we’ve cared for this week💙

“I spent 7 hours at Accident and Emergency at Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend yesterday with my daughter who had a suspected skull fracture.

“It was extremely busy however the service we received was amazing. The staff were wonderful, doctor was lovely, CT scan and results were timely.

“No complaints at all but just wanted to give credit where it’s clearly due.”

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Rydym yn falch o rannu'r adborth hwn gan bobl rydym wedi gofalu amdanyn nhw yr wythnos hon 💙

“Treuliais 7 awr yn yr Adran Damweiniau ac Achosion Brys yn Ysbyty Tywysoges Cymru Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr ddoe gyda fy merch oedd wedi torri ei phenglog.

“Roedd yn hynod o brysur ond roedd y gwasanaeth a gawsom yn anhygoel. Roedd y staff yn wych, roedd y meddyg yn hyfryd, roedd y sgan CT a'r canlyniadau'n amserol.

“Dim cwynion o gwbl ond roeddwn i eisiau rhoi clod lle mae'n amlwg yn ddyledus.”

29/04/2026

Last year, the Welsh Blood Service issued…

Prince Charles Hospital - 3,676 units of blood
Princess of Wales Hospital – 1,770 units of blood

…for lifesaving treatment

You, or someone you know, may need blood one day 🩸
❤️Please donate if you able to

Book an appointment today 🔗 https://wbs.wales/CwmTafHB

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Y llynedd, dosbarthodd Gwasanaeth Gwaed Cymru…

Ysbyty'r Tywysog Siarl - 3,676 uned o waed
Ysbyty Tywysoges Cymru - 1,770 uned o waed

…ar gyfer triniaeth sy'n achub bywyd

Efallai y bydd angen gwaed arnoch chi, neu rywun rydych chi'n ei adnabod, un diwrnod 🩸
❤️Rhoddwch os gallwch chi

Trefnwch apwyntiad heddiw 🔗 https://wbs.wales/CwmTafHB

27/04/2026

It’s World Immunisation Week 2026 and we're reminding people that two important vaccines are being offered this spring. We want to make sure everyone who is eligible gets the protection they need.

1️⃣ The COVID-19 spring vaccination is now being offered to:

• Adults aged 75+

• Residents in care homes for older adults

• People aged six months or over who are immunosuppressed. Even if you’ve been vaccinated before, your protection fades over time. That’s why it’s important to stay up to date.

You will receive an invitation letter to attend an appointment for your vaccination.

2️⃣ RSV vaccine

• The RSV vaccine, which has been routinely offered to people when they turn 75, will now also be offered to people aged 80+ and residents in care homes for older adults.

• Pregnant women are also eligible to have the RSV vaccine.

Look out for your invitation letter and take up the offer when it arrives.

Getting vaccinated can reduce your risk of serious illness and hospitalisation from RSV and COVID-19.

More information about immunisation and vaccines is available on our website: https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/patient-advice/immunisation-and-vaccines/

Mae’n Wythnos Imiwneiddio’r Byd 2026 ac rydym yn atgoffa pobl bod dau frechlyn pwysig yn cael eu cynnig y gwanwyn hwn.

Rydym am sicrhau bod pawb sy'n gymwys yn cael yr amddiffyniad sydd ei angen arnyn nhw.

1️⃣ Brechiad gwanwyn COVID-19

Mae brechiad y gwanwyn COVID-19 bellach yn cael ei gynnig i:
• Oedolion 75 oed neu hŷn
• Preswylwyr mewn cartrefi gofal i oedolion hŷn
• Pobl chwe mis oed neu hŷn sydd ag imiwnedd gwan. Hyd yn oed os ydych chi wedi cael eich brechu o'r blaen, mae eich amddiffyniad yn gwanhau dros amser. Dyna pam ei bod hi'n bwysig cael y brechiadau diweddaraf.

Byddwch yn derbyn llythyr gwahoddiad i fynychu apwyntiad ar gyfer eich brechiad.

2️⃣ Brechlyn RSV - feirws syncytiol anadlol

• Bydd y brechlyn RSV, sydd wedi cael ei gynnig yn rheolaidd i bobl pan fyddan nhw’n troi’n 75 oed, bellach hefyd yn cael ei gynnig i bobl 80 oed a hŷn a phreswylwyr mewn cartrefi gofal i oedolion hŷn.
• Mae menywod beichiog hefyd yn gymwys i gael y brechlyn RSV.
Chwiliwch am eich llythyr gwahoddiad a manteisiwch ar y cynnig pan fydd yn cyrraedd.

Gall cael eich brechu leihau eich risg o salwch difrifol a mynd i'r ysbyty oherwydd RSV a COVID-19.

Am fwy o wybodaeth am imiwneiddio a brechlynnau, ewch i’n gwefan: https://bipctm.gig.cymru/cyngor-i-gleifion/imiwneiddio-a-brechlynnau/

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