Cwmtawe Cluster News

2024

17/09/2024 - Cluster's focus on mental wellbeing sees team shortlisted for national award

20/08/2024 - Innovative service will see psychologists help improve wellbeing in the community

19/07/2024 - Revamped GP practice creates more space for patients to be seen

23/05/2024 - Hundreds of fracture patients cared for at home thanks to collaborative service

09/05/2024 - Drop-in clinics offer fertility support and advice

07/05/2024 - Former truck driver delivers Swansea's newest Men's Shed

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

16/02/2024 - Virtual ward success inspires new mental health initiative

26/01/2024 - Hospital stay prevented thanks to virtual ward team

25/01/2024 - Staff presented with NHS Wales Awards for innovative services

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

15/11/2023 - Swansea Bay University Health Board wins at the NHS Wales Awards 2023

17/10/2023 - Cluster's health and well-being initiative shortlisted for national award

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

12/05/2022 - Doctors prescribe dance classes to keep patients on their feet

09/05/2022 - Patients asked to put pen to paper to help tackle loneliness

21/01/2022 - GP hails new paramedic team as game-changing

2021

22/10/2021- GP surgery receptionists speak out over worrying abuse

30/09/2021- Cluster's new health and wellbeing initiative in wake of Covid

29/07/2021- GPs give positive prognosis for online consultations

30/06/2021- Surgeries thanked for injecting impetus into vaccination programme

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

21/06/2021- Expansion of Virtual wards to bring benefits for all to see

01/06/2021- Praise for volunteers caring for their communities

24/05/2021- Changing of the guard for Cwmtawe Cluster LAC

12/05/2021- Vaccinations inject new life into Swansea Valley Men's Shed

22/04/2021- Innovative approach to warding off hospital admissions

09/02/2021- Cluster's children's counselling service expanded to adults

2020

29/06/2020- Missed vaccinations could lead to measles outbreak

12/06/2020- Sporting stars back virtual call for youngsters to get active

19/03/2020- Doctor doesn't always have to know best

12/03/2020- Veterans rally round to support each other

09/01/2020- New role to help people regain their independence

2019

05/11/2019- Kind gesture 'sheds' some light on men's wellbeing

30/10/2019- Walking group reaping benefits of putting the legwork in

21/10/2019- Meet the Anne Robinson who loves strong social links

18/10/2019- Gift of books helps group flick through memories

13/09/2019- New group returns the 'spark' to dementia patients' eyes

10/09/2019- New project aims to revitalise care homes

23/08/2019- Spreading the word of new speech and language sessions

21/08/2019- New appointments help transform surgery

12/08/2019- Social group launched for isolated young people

09/08/2019- Social enterprise charters new ground 

03/07/2019- Wellbeing blooms in community garden

02/07/2019- Just what the social prescriber ordered!

11/06/2019- Help for young Swansea carers

14/05/2019- Virtual tour highlights dementia journey

10/05/2019- Health Minister in primary care check up

17/04/2019- New audiology service

10/04/2019- Help and support for those living with dementia