Deal agreed to end health visitor strike affecting baby appointments

Health visitors are set to return to work next week after a deal was reached to end a nine-month strike that saw thousands of missed appointments.

Unite union said the agreement with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board would see all health visitors offered new roles, describing it as a "historic pay win" and a major victory for workers.

The health board said it had agreed to develop a new specialist health visitor role with additional responsibilities, subject to approval processes.

The Welsh government welcomed the return of staff and said that restoring services for babies and young children was now the priority.