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Hannah Davies
Hannah Davies
18/07/2024
Nurse urges everyone to stay safe in the sun

A Swansea Bay skin cancer nurse is urging people to enjoy the sun safely this summer.

CAMHS team 
CAMHS team 
16/07/2024
Well-being workshops for young people over summer thanks to Tesco cash

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services have been granted funds for workshops which will also support staff 

Members of staff from the school and cluster
Members of staff from the school and cluster
16/07/2024
Wellbeing event gives pupils a lesson on the importance of healthy lifestyle

The next generation have been taught about improving their health and wellbeing thanks to an event held at their school.

Cleft team and Tallulah
Cleft team and Tallulah
12/07/2024
Grateful parents head up into the clouds to thank amazing team

The mother of a baby born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate has described the Swansea Bay staff treating her as being their “comfort blanket”.

11/07/2024
It's a win double for Swansea Bay at college awards night

Health board scoops Employer of the Year and Apprentice of the Year awards at Gower College Swansea event

James and Charlotte sat at a desk with the test machine
James and Charlotte sat at a desk with the test machine
09/07/2024
Rapid result tests will help ensure patients get antibiotics when needed

People with suspected respiratory infections can undergo a simple test at their GP practice to help determine whether they need antibiotics.

Image shows a group of women standing
Image shows a group of women standing
08/07/2024
Award is shot in the arm for service vaccinating children with important immunisation

A Swansea Bay service is leading the way in Wales by ensuring thousands of school children are protected from potentially developing cancer later in life.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
05/07/2024
Notice of board meeting - 11th July 2024

Updated 08/07/2024 - Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 11th July 2024 at 2:00pm, Virtual Meeting via Teams.

03/07/2024
More stories of amazing care shared at Singleton Hospital's Patient Choice Awards

Latest in a summer of events inviting patients and their families to nominate staff for going extra mile.

Image shows a man and woman
Image shows a man and woman
02/07/2024
Mum's the word as NHS family hit the heights to fundraise for patients

Two siblings working in the NHS are hitting the heights to raise money for specialist palliative care patients in Swansea Bay thanks to their mother’s inspiration.

Filipino nurses standing in a line on the pavement outside Morriston Hospital
Filipino nurses standing in a line on the pavement outside Morriston Hospital
28/06/2024
Filipino nurses celebrate 20 years in Swansea

They left their families behind to start new lives in 2004.

Image shows a large group of cyclists on a road.
Image shows a large group of cyclists on a road.
28/06/2024
Saddle up quickly for Jiffy's charity bike ride and grab a stylish jersey too

Cyclists taking part in an epic charity bike ride led by Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies can do so in style – but they’ll have to move quickly.

Image shows a group of babies and adults.
Image shows a group of babies and adults.
28/06/2024
Award-winning Baby Chatter programme gives little ones a great start in life

Babies are getting a great start in life thanks to a programme developed by an award-winning Swansea Bay team.

Children
Children
26/06/2024
New sanctuary for children and young people

A new Sanctuary for Children and Young People in emotional and mental health crisis, intended as an alternative to turning up at emergency departments, has opened in Swansea Bay.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
25/06/2024
An update regarding the Independent Review of Maternity and Neonatal Services at Swansea Bay University Health Board

Senior leader in maternity and patient safety to become new interim Chair of Independent Review.

Bethan, Carwyn and Mari
Bethan, Carwyn and Mari
25/06/2024
Mum highlights importance of family accommodation when babies are in intensive care

Caring for parents of premature babies, in turn, enables them to be on top form to help their little ones, a grateful mum has stated.

24/06/2024
Unscheduled care pressures: Business Continuity Incident declared

Morriston Hospital is under extreme pressure today, Monday, 24/06/2024, with high numbers of acutely unwell patients needing treatment and beds. As a result, we are at our highest level of escalation – a Business Continuity Incident.

Image shows a doctor and a group of nurses.
Image shows a doctor and a group of nurses.
24/06/2024
Morriston team trials breath test that could detect pancreatic cancer earlier

A potentially game-changing breath test that could detect pancreatic cancer at an earlier stage is being trialled in Swansea Bay.

Image shows a smiling nurse outside a hospital building.
Image shows a smiling nurse outside a hospital building.
21/06/2024
Swansea Bay is a home from home for an overseas nurse whose role is unique in Wales

The allure of Swansea Bay has been too strong to resist for an overseas nurse whose role in Morriston Hospital is unique in Wales.

Image shows a group of people in a hospital treatment room.
Image shows a group of people in a hospital treatment room.
20/06/2024
Swansea team helping to revolutionise cancer treatments worldwide opens new base

An award-winning team that has helped revolutionise cancer treatments around the world has moved into a purpose-built new home in Swansea.

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