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Team
Team
30/10/2024
National award nomination for nurse behind boosting vaccinations

A nurse who helped steer the Covid vaccination programme – including developing a mobile vaccination centre – in Swansea Bay is in the running for a top award.

Catrin sat at a desk
Catrin sat at a desk
29/10/2024
Nurse up for national award for helping to introduce innovative app

An experienced nurse has been named as a finalist for a national award for her role in introducing an innovative wound-scanning app within Swansea Bay.

28/10/2024
Exceptional pressure on Morriston Hospital

Following a very challenging weekend, Morriston Hospital is under extreme pressure today (28.10.24) due to ongoing exceptional demand.

Bernadette sat on a chair with the team stood behind her
Bernadette sat on a chair with the team stood behind her
25/10/2024
Prehabilitation team educates and supports patients waiting for surgery

A woman who underwent knee surgery has thanked the team who supported her to be as fit and healthy as possible while she waited.

25/10/2024
Three improvement projects based in Swansea Bay University Health Board win at the NHS Wales Awards 2024

Swansea Bay University Health Board is celebrating after winning at the NHS Wales Awards 2024.

A doctor explains equipment in a brand new hospital room to a politician
A doctor explains equipment in a brand new hospital room to a politician
24/10/2024
Wales Cabinet Secretary Jeremy Miles full of praise for new £7.7m burns centre investment

Impressive new facilities at Morriston's centre of excellence provide major boost for patients and staff

Image shows four people holding a large cheque.
Image shows four people holding a large cheque.
24/10/2024
Sisters step up to a challenge to thank cancer centre that cared for their dad

Clare Hanley and Alison Davies have raised £1,400 in memory of their father David Catley, who died last year.

Image shows a group of people standing around a table
Image shows a group of people standing around a table
22/10/2024
Fundraiser's gone the extra miles for cancer centre after dad's diagnosis

A daring fundraiser’s charity challenge inspired by his father’s cancer diagnosis surpassed its famous five target by reaching a magnificent seven.

21/10/2024
Morriston Hospital is under extreme pressure

Don't come to the Emergency Department (A&E) unless absolutely unavoidable.

Christopher sat at a desk with the testing kit
Christopher sat at a desk with the testing kit
21/10/2024
Sore throat scheme helps determine if patients need treatment

A scheme where pharmacists can help determine whether a sore throat needs to be treated or not is helping people in the community.

Image shows man standing near a river.
Image shows man standing near a river.
18/10/2024
Sky's the limit as cancer centre fundraiser prepares for trek to Everest Base Camp

Will Thomas will embark on epic adventure in memory of his late dad Brian.

18/10/2024
Cancer patient issues cigarette warning

A Swansea smoker has vowed to quit the habit after a cancer diagnosis, saying he never thought it would happen to him.

Children
Children
16/10/2024
Children and Young People's Sanctuary goes 24/7

A Sanctuary for Children and Young People going through emotional and mental health crisis is now open 24/7.

Members of staff from the burns centre holding a hot water bottle
Members of staff from the burns centre holding a hot water bottle
16/10/2024
Burns patient urges others to use hot water bottles safely this winter

A woman left temporarily unable to walk after suffering burns from a hot water bottle has urged others to take care as winter approaches.

Image shows a teacher and schoolchildren alongside sunflowers.
Image shows a teacher and schoolchildren alongside sunflowers.
15/10/2024
Blooming great idea raises thousands of pounds for Swansea's cancer centre

Youngsters at a Swansea Valley school have helped raise thousands of pounds for the South West Wales Cancer Centre.

Dr Gwyn Jones
Dr Gwyn Jones
14/10/2024
Rugby star turned GP out to raise awareness of heart condition

A former Wales rugby captain-turned GP is helping tackle a heart related medical condition that can lead to the most serious form of stroke.

World Mental Health Day 
World Mental Health Day 
11/10/2024
Launch of more wellbeing support for Swansea Bay on World Mental Health Day

Two new websites will provide extra resources for both adults and children 

Richard and Lyndon stood next to dental equipment
Richard and Lyndon stood next to dental equipment
11/10/2024
Complex dental treatment provided closer to home for patients

Patients can receive complex dental treatment closer to home as part of a service being piloted in Swansea Bay.

A group of assorted hospital staff posing for a photograph in a wardd
A group of assorted hospital staff posing for a photograph in a wardd
10/10/2024
Women who suffer pregnancy loss to receive extra support thanks to training scheme

Baby Loss Support Champions now on hand to offer emotional and practical help.

09/10/2024
Sister act raises £5,000 to thank staff at the South West Wales Cancer Centre

Fantastic fundraising a shining example of how you can help our Going the Extra Mile for Cancer appeal

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