Health News

The National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) has declared an outbreak of measles on the Gellideg estate following a sudden cluster of cases in residents. None of the cases has received immunisation with the MMR vaccine, and the NPHS is urging local parents whose children are not vaccinated... [Read more]

Consultation Period: 11th February – 16th May 2009 For further information or to share your views, please visit www.merthyr.gov.uk. Alternatively, please contact us on 01685 724693 for a copy of the consultation report and questionnaire. ... [Read more]

As the Winter fast approaches and the blustery gales increase, so to does the cost of keeping ourselves, well, warm and safe. This is a real problem for those who are aged 50+. In order to keep the residents of Merthyr Tydfil well, warm and safe this winter, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Counci... [Read more]

To find out the latest news on the new Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, please visit the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council website... [Read more]

The long awaited Health Needs section of the website is now live and filled with essential information about the area we live in. In this section you can find out how our health can be affected by things such as where we live, work and learn; our lifestyles; our relationships with family and f... [Read more]

Over the coming year there will be various Health events taking place which aim to provide information on how to live healthier. The events that take place are free, fun filled and for all the family to enjoy. Please check the events calender below frequently for regular updates on events taking p... [Read more]

The Merthyr Tydfil Mental Health Partnership Planning Group organised its second Mental Health Information Day on World Mental Health Day Friday 10th October. The theme for this year's World Mental Health Day was “Making mental health a global priority - scaling up services through... [Read more]