Afan Cluster news
2025
10/10/2025 - Low vision service enables easier access to support in the community
22/08/2025 - Virtual wards milestone sees thousands of patients cared for at home
11/07/2025 - New pathways help patients receive eye care closer to home
19/06/2025 - Dental practices awarded for becoming more sustainable
29/05/2025 - Patients educated and supported to help prevent developing diabetes
19/05/2025 - Quick test can help rule out bowel cancer sooner for patients
31/03/2025 - Sexual health testing kits now easier to access in the community
26/03/2025 - Annual reviews help to prevent future complications for diabetic patients
19/02/2025 - Students inspired to pursue primary care careers thanks to more placements
09/01/2025 - Pharmacists can assess and treat UTIs closer to home
02/01/2025 - Swansea Bay's oldest dental nurse retires after 50-year career
2024
17/12/2024 - Team helps prevent hospital stays with rehabilitation at home
14/11/2024 - Diabetes prevention programme making a big difference in Swansea Bay
12/11/2024 - New team will help support and develop primary care workforce
21/10/2024 - Sore throat scheme helps determine if patients need treatment
11/10/2024 - Complex dental treatment provided closer to home for patients
03/10/2024 - Help keep well through winter with a healthy and balanced diet
08/08/2024 - Secure phone app helps patients avoid trip to hospital
09/07/2024 - Rapid result tests will help ensure patients get antibiotics when needed
12/06/2024 - Community sessions help reduce waiting times for patients managing pain
23/05/2024 - Hundreds of fracture patients cared for at home thanks to collaborative service
24/04/2024 - Patients can use monitoring devices from home as part of pilot project
15/02/2024 - Mobile hubs deliver dementia support in Swansea Bay communities
23/01/2024 - Audiology expansion allows more specialist access for patients
12/01/2024 - Expert team has the right prescription to keep patients well at home
2023
11/12/2023 - GP practices trained to spot signs of domestic abuse among patients
14/11/2023 - Prevention programme helps patients keep diabetes at bay
27/09/2023 - Staff experience reality of living with autism and dementia
26/09/2023 - Specialist role helps support families and improve children's well-being
25/08/2023 - Team helps patients manage conditions at home as part of virtual wards
2022
27/07/2022 - A quick conversation could be all you need to avoid Type 2 diabetes
2021
22/10/2021- GP surgery receptionists speak out over worrying abuse
28/06/2021 - App puts GPs in touch with hospital consultants within seconds
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