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Cwm Taf Morgannwg health visitors extend strike beyond 17 July 2026

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Minor Healthcare (health visitors)

Around 100 Unite-represented health visitors at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have moved to extend their industrial action beyond 17 July 2026 in an ongoing dispute over job banding and pay. Reporting on 14 July 2026 said the health board was notified on 13 July that the strike could continue for up to 12 months, prolonging disruption to routine and non-urgent services.

This alert was originally created on 11 April 2026.

Effective Dates

Updates

Jul 16, 2026
On 14 July 2026, fresh reporting said Unite had notified Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board on 13 July that the health visitors’ strike would be further extended, with action potentially continuing for up to 12 months beyond the previously scheduled end date of 17 July 2026. This means the strike is no longer limited to the previously listed dates through 17 July 2026.
Jul 15, 2026
On 14 July 2026, fresh reporting said Unite had notified Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board on 13 July that the health visitors’ strike would be further extended, with action potentially continuing for up to 12 months beyond the previously scheduled end date of 17 July 2026. This means the strike is no longer limited to ending on 17 July 2026.
Jun 25, 2026
As of 25 June 2026, there are no credible reports that the Unite-led Cwm Taf Morgannwg health visitors’ strike has been canceled or suspended. The latest reliable update on 6 May 2026 confirmed the action was extended from 15 May through 17 July 2026, and the health board continues to acknowledge the ongoing dispute.
Jun 20, 2026
As of 20 June 2026, there are no credible reports that the Unite-led Cwm Taf Morgannwg health visitors’ strike has been canceled or suspended. The latest reliable update confirms the action was extended and continues through 17 July 2026.
Jun 11, 2026
Checked on 11 June 2026: no credible reports that the Unite-led Cwm Taf Morgannwg health visitors’ strike has been canceled or suspended. The latest reliable update (6 May 2026) confirmed action extended from 15 May through 17 July 2026, and the health board continues to publicly acknowledge the dispute.
Jun 8, 2026
Checked on 8 June 2026: no credible reports that the Unite-led Cwm Taf Morgannwg health visitors’ strike has been canceled or suspended. Unite’s 6 May 2026 update confirms action running from 15 May through 17 July 2026; the health board still carries a public notice about industrial action (last posted in March).
Jun 5, 2026
As of 5 June 2026, there are no credible reports that the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health visitors’ strike has been canceled or suspended. Unite confirmed on 6 May that action is extended through 17 July 2026, and the health board continues to carry a notice acknowledging ongoing industrial action.
Jun 3, 2026
As of 3 June 2026, there are no credible reports that the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health visitors’ strike has been canceled or suspended. Unite’s 6 May update confirms action is extended from 15 May through 17 July 2026, and the health board continues to carry a service notice about ongoing industrial action.
May 29, 2026
As of 29 May 2026, there are no credible reports that the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health visitors’ strike has been canceled or suspended. Unite confirmed on 6 May that action is extended through 17 July 2026, and the health board continues to carry a service notice about ongoing industrial action.
May 26, 2026
As of 26 May 2026, there are no announcements that the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health visitors’ strike has been canceled or suspended. Unite confirmed on 6 May that action is extended through 17 July 2026, and the health board’s service notice acknowledges ongoing industrial action. No further changes have been reported.
May 6, 2026
Unite has announced a further two months of strike action for Cwm Taf Morgannwg health visitors, extending the dispute from 15 May 2026 through 17 July 2026; the health board says it was notified on 5 May and remains engaged in discussions.
Apr 14, 2026
The Cwm Taf Morgannwg health visitors’ strike backed by Unite is confirmed to continue until 15 May 2026, extending the schedule by two additional days beyond previously listed dates.

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Affected Locations

  • Rhondda Cynon Taf
  • Bridgend
  • Merthyr Tydfil

Sources

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