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Image shows a smiling couple holding a baby.
Image shows a smiling couple holding a baby.
22/07/2026
Dad welcomes first grandchild and walks daughter down the aisle while recovering from cancer surgery

Lee Brain has shared his amazing story as part of Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Image shows a woman in old nurse uniform
Image shows a woman in old nurse uniform
21/07/2026
Relative's wise words pave path for Margaret's 50-year NHS career

Little did she know, but the wise words from a relative 50 years ago would define Margaret Moreton’s career – and she’s showing no signs of retiring yet.

Image shows children looking at a medical device
Image shows children looking at a medical device
16/07/2026
Pupils inspired to take up NHS career after health board visit

Primary school pupils are being inspired to one day take up a career in the NHS following a visit from Swansea Bay services.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
14/07/2026
Public Notice: Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026

We are delighted to invite you to join Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 3:45pm.

Image shows a smiling woman holding an award.
Image shows a smiling woman holding an award.
14/07/2026
Charity fundraising and looking after colleagues help Ailish win an all-Wales award

Singleton Hospital-based Ailish McGrail has been named Wales Radiography Professional of the Year.

A group of hospital staff, wearing sun hats and sheltering under a parasol in the sunshine
A group of hospital staff, wearing sun hats and sheltering under a parasol in the sunshine
14/07/2026
Swansea Bay's skin cancer team urges people to stay sun safe this summer

This summer's been a scorcher so far - here's how to enjoy the hot weather safely.

Sowndarya, Sharlene, Alex, Ian and Dawn stood in front of Penderi Cluster and CREST banners
Sowndarya, Sharlene, Alex, Ian and Dawn stood in front of Penderi Cluster and CREST banners
13/07/2026
More support available in community thanks to successful wellbeing hub

A community hub providing regular access to health and wellbeing support in Swansea is continuing to grow following a successful pilot.

Image shows give women holding medical devices
Image shows give women holding medical devices
08/07/2026
Services play it cool to improve care for patients, staff and environment

Swansea Bay services are playing it cool and making way with a specific spray to improve care for patients, staff and the environment.

Image shows Tamara Inglis and Miltiadis Georgiopoulos standing together and smiling
Image shows Tamara Inglis and Miltiadis Georgiopoulos standing together and smiling
29/06/2026
Award for life-changing spinal surgeon

Miltiadis Georgiopoulos was nominated by Tamara Inglis who now lives pain free after years on strong medication.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
25/06/2026
Statement from Swansea Bay UHB Chair and Chief Executive following the publishing of the Nottingham Maternity Independent Review

We would like to take this opportunity to apologise again to the women, babies and families who experienced poor care in Swansea Bay.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
24/06/2026
Notice of board meeting - 25 June 2026

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 25 June 2026 at 10:15am via MS Teams.

Image shows three women standing
Image shows three women standing
24/06/2026
Sustainable roles continue to have care, carbon and cost at its core

Three clinicians delivering sustainable change within Swansea Bay are set to continue, as their green efforts are making positive impacts on patient care as well as reducing our carbon footprint and cutting costs.

Image shows the sun in a cloudless sky.
Image shows the sun in a cloudless sky.
23/06/2026
Stay safe and look out for each other in the hot weather

People across Swansea Bay are being asked to look out for each other and take sensible precautions with the hot weather warnings now in place.

Image shows a man holding a jug of water
Image shows a man holding a jug of water
18/06/2026
Wat-er success! ED's H20 switch benefits patients, visitors and staff

Morriston Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) has tapped into wide-ranging benefits after changing its water supply for patients.

Image shows a group of people at an awards ceremony.
Image shows a group of people at an awards ceremony.
17/06/2026
Double win for Swansea as cancer innovators recognised at Moondance Cancer Awards

The awards celebrate and spotlight the individuals, teams, and collaborations across NHS Wales and its partners who deliver, lead and innovate cancer services. 

Image shows a man smiling into the camera.
Image shows a man smiling into the camera.
17/06/2026
MBE for Swansea Bay's Dr Martin Rolles in King's Birthday Honours List

Consultant clinical oncologist Dr Rolles works at the South West Wales Cancer Centre at Singleton Hospital.

Maria, Nerys and Nicola stood together inside a GP practice
Maria, Nerys and Nicola stood together inside a GP practice
15/06/2026
Annual health checks help detect issues early for people with learning disabilities

Adults with a learning disability can attend an annual appointment at their GP practice to review and chat about their health and wellbeing.

12/06/2026
£1m investment in new heart and lung machines helps 'future-proof' cardiac surgery in Swansea Bay

Welsh Government investment an endorsement for cardiac services at Morriston Hospital.

Image shows three people standing by a hospital bed.
Image shows three people standing by a hospital bed.
11/06/2026
Award-winner Eleri transforming outcomes for people with cancer that has spread to their spine

Eleri Lewis, metastatic spinal cord compression coordinator with the South Wales Spinal Network, has now received an award at a national conference. 

Image shows two clinicians standing in a patient bay
Image shows two clinicians standing in a patient bay
11/06/2026
ED staff going hands on and gloves off to reduce infections

Morriston Hospital’s busy Emergency Department (ED) is taking a hands-on approach to reducing cross-infection risks.

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