City Health Cluster news

2026

24/03/2026 - New roles will support clusters to improve patients' health and wellbeing

12/01/2026 - Swansea Bay praised for helping set the standard for community-based audiology

2025

12/12/2025 - Urinary tract infections now managed in all community pharmacies

02/12/2025 - Popular sore throat service now available in all community pharmacies

26/11/2025 - People educated and encouraged to exercise to help improve condition

04/11/2025 - Historic building given new lease of life as GP practice opens its doors

03/11/2025 - Staff share expertise to help people keep well at home through virtual wards

29/10/2025 - Dad praises lifechanging support to help him quit smoking for good

14/10/2025 - Primary care staff team up to help communities improve wellbeing

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

04/08/2025 - Pupils taught importance of nutritious meals thanks to cluster team-up

11/07/2025 - New pathways help patients receive eye care closer to home

12/06/2025 - Project offers support to people living with dementia and their carers

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

03/04/2025 - Innovative screening project helps identify people at risk of diabetes

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

2024

20/12/2024 - Swansea Bay team named best in Wales for work within primary care

17/12/2024 - Team helps prevent hospital stays with rehabilitation at home

14/08/2024 - Team-up with mental health foundation sees patients offered free counselling

09/07/2024 - Rapid result tests will help ensure patients get antibiotics when needed

18/06/2024 - Optometrists will sharpen their skills to help deliver care closer to home

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

12/03/2024 - Public supported to kickstart their health and wellbeing goals

15/02/2024 - Mobile hubs deliver dementia support in Swansea Bay communities

30/01/2024 - Practices awarded for taking action to help the planet

23/01/2024 - Audiology expansion allows more specialist access for patients

16/01/2024 - New contraception service offers protection to women

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

08/11/2023 - Cluster initiative helps vaccinate hundreds of vulnerable patients

27/09/2023 - Staff experience reality of living with autism and dementia

25/08/2023 - Team helps patients manage conditions at home as part of virtual wards

2022

14/06/2022 - New clinic reduces wait times for ear care treatment 

12/04/2022 - New project helps to spot the early signs of cancer

2021

29/12/2021 - Electric car helps GP practices drive down carbon footprint

28/06/2021 - App puts GPs in touch with hospital consultants within seconds