Deal to end nine-month health visitor strike in Wales

About 100 health visitors in south Wales are set to return to work next week after a deal ended their nine-month strike.

They work for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, which covers Bridgend county, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The dispute began in February over job grading, with staff saying they could lose up to £9,000 a year.

The deal offers all health visitors new roles, including a specialist role with extra responsibilities, subject to approval.

During the strike, visits fell from 6,140 in March to May 2025 to 909 in the same months of 2026.

The drop left families with far fewer home visits and appointments, including support for babies and young children.

Restoring services and addressing family backlogs are now priorities for the health board.