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Image shows a group of people outside a hospital building.
Image shows a group of people outside a hospital building.
27/03/2025
Hundreds of Swansea Bay men involved in game-changing prostate cancer treatment trial

Singleton Hospital will also take part in a follow-up trial later this year.

Dr Richard Tristham and Dr Richard Chudleigh sat at a desk
Dr Richard Tristham and Dr Richard Chudleigh sat at a desk
26/03/2025
Annual reviews help to prevent future complications for diabetic patients

People with diabetes are being urged to come forward for their annual reviews to help manage their condition and prevent future problems.

Image shows two men in a hospital corridor standing behind a machine and gas cylinder
Image shows two men in a hospital corridor standing behind a machine and gas cylinder
24/03/2025
Change in laughing gas supply is no joke as health board makes significant sustainable change

A Swansea Bay project has proved it’s not a pipe dream as it remains on course to significantly reduce the health board’s carbon footprint.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
20/03/2025
Notice of board meeting - 27 March 2025
Image shows people standing behind an electric piano
Image shows people standing behind an electric piano
20/03/2025
Volunteers make a splash by tuning up for piano challenge

Efforts of volunteers who braved Swansea Bay’s waves has proved music to the ears of patients at Tŷ Olwen Hospice.

Jeremy Miles is shown a burns cubicle.
Jeremy Miles is shown a burns cubicle.
18/03/2025
Celebrating the work of our capital planning and estates teams

They look after the sites and buildings from which more than 100 clinical services provide care to patients.

Image shows two female doctors standing outside a hospital
Image shows two female doctors standing outside a hospital
17/03/2025
New guidelines ensure patients are hydrated and happier with surgical and anaesthetic experience

Swansea Bay patients are now reaping the benefits of a change in fluid consumption guidelines before surgery – helping them to be better hydrated and happier following their procedure.

Nathan, Deborah and Ryan stood outside a GP practice
Nathan, Deborah and Ryan stood outside a GP practice
13/03/2025
Cluster pharmacists have right prescription to support patients

Patients are being supported to reduce and manage their medicines by a highly qualified team of pharmacists.

10/03/2025
National award for inspiring nurse leader

Hazel Powell has been recognised for improving the lives of patients and colleagues.

Image shows a group of hospital staff holding posters.
Image shows a group of hospital staff holding posters.
07/03/2025
Morriston first hospital in Wales to recruit for clinical trial involving babies with chest infection

The UK-wide trial hopes to identify the most effective breathing support for infants in hospital with bronchiolitis.

A nurse receiving an award from a smiling woman
A nurse receiving an award from a smiling woman
07/03/2025
Swansea Bay service wins award for helping to treat more patients safely at home

Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy team ensuring more and more patients can lead normal lives outside appointment times

Image shows a surgeon in an operating theatre.
Image shows a surgeon in an operating theatre.
07/03/2025
Surgeon's world-first invention will help cut risk during breast reconstructions

Known as a blunt dissector, the microsurgery instrument will avoid accidentally cutting blood vessels during complex procedures.

Image shows a woman sitting on a hospital bed
Image shows a woman sitting on a hospital bed
07/03/2025
International midwife helping pave the path for overseas staff

Swansea Bay’s first internationally educated midwife is now playing a pivotal role supporting other midwives arriving here from overseas to prepare for work.

05/03/2025
Our response to HIW's report on ED

Inspectors visited our Emergency Department over three days in November 2024.

Image shows a group of people standing around a woman in a wheelchair
Image shows a group of people standing around a woman in a wheelchair
03/03/2025
Holidaymaker's eternal thanks to Morriston staff who saved her life

An Australian holidaymaker who almost lost her life while holidaying on the other side of the world has thanked the Morriston Hospital staff who saved her life following a 12-hour major heart operation.

Kate, Georgina, Fiona and Beth stood in an office
Kate, Georgina, Fiona and Beth stood in an office
28/02/2025
Patients with rare muscular diseases cared for by specialist team

Children and adults with a range of rare muscle weakening conditions are being supported with individual care by a specialist team in Swansea Bay.

Image shows three clinicians and a patient in a hospital room.
Image shows three clinicians and a patient in a hospital room.
28/02/2025
Mum who lost all her fingers to sepsis now has a full set again thanks to Morriston team

Experts in the hospital's Maxillofacial Laboratory rose to the challenge to create lifelike prosthetic fingers for Louise Marshallsay.

Footballers on a pitch with a big banner in front of them reading
Footballers on a pitch with a big banner in front of them reading
24/02/2025
Win-win for Swansea Bay Health Charity and Swansea City

Charity's Cwtsh Clos Appeal scores big on special fundraising day.

Image shows a baby connected to a hospital machine
Image shows a baby connected to a hospital machine
21/02/2025
Swansea City's Lawrence Vigouroux supports Cwtsh Clos appeal

Footballer Lawrence Vigouroux has been amazed by the backing given to him by Swansea City’s fans since joining the club last summer - and he’s confident the Swans and its supporters will show the same passion for a charity appeal that’s close to his heart.

Nicola sat at a desk with a computer
Nicola sat at a desk with a computer
19/02/2025
Students inspired to pursue primary care careers thanks to more placements

Student nurses are being inspired to consider a career in primary care as part of a new project happening in Swansea Bay.

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