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AT Morgan
AT Morgan
27/12/2023
Patient goes a long way to say thank you

A Swansea Bay patient has raised £2,500 for the ward which has helped keep her alive – several times.

Image shows a group of people standing in a hospital ward
Image shows a group of people standing in a hospital ward
22/12/2023
Katherine Jenkins sings praises of Tŷ Olwen in special Christmas show

A Christmas television special fronted by world-renowned singer Katherine Jenkins will shine a light on the staff and service provided by a Swansea Bay hospice.

Image shows two midwives in a hospital corridor
Image shows two midwives in a hospital corridor
22/12/2023
Former teen mum inspired by the midwife who looked after her starts as a midwife herself 23 years later

A mum who had her first child as a teenager and who never forgot the care she was given has herself started as a midwife 23 years later.

Image shows a group of people standing 
Image shows a group of people standing 
20/12/2023
Going digital proves shot in the arm for blood test results

Switching the paper process to a digital system is helping deliver more efficient blood test results with fewer mistakes.

Jac Morgan 1
Jac Morgan 1
20/12/2023
Wales rugby star in festive handoff

Wales rugby star Jac Morgan has been perfecting his distribution skills through playing Father Christmas at Morriston Hospital.

Image shows three people standing in a hospital corridor
Image shows three people standing in a hospital corridor
19/12/2023
Cancer treatment centre moves to its new home in Singleton Hospital

A specialist centre for people receiving cancer treatment in Swansea has moved to a new home.

MBU Party
MBU Party
19/12/2023
A Christmas Carol at mother and baby unit

Christmas past met Christmas present at a Swansea Bay mother and baby unit to offer hope for a brighter future.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
15/12/2023
Response to HIW report into Maternity Services
Image shows a group of people standing around a child in a hospital bed
Image shows a group of people standing around a child in a hospital bed
14/12/2023
Swansea City stars pay special Christmas visit to young patients

Young patients in Morriston Hospital were given some early Christmas cheer with a special visit from their Swansea City heroes.

Head and shoulders image of Professor Adrian Evans
Head and shoulders image of Professor Adrian Evans
13/12/2023
New research shows exercise can reduce the risk of stroke after menopause

Regular exercise could reduce the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women, according to new research partly undertaken in Swansea.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
12/12/2023
Independent review into Maternity and Neonatal services in Swansea Bay announced

Swansea Bay University Health Board (UHB) has today (Tuesday 12 December) announced that it has commissioned an independent review of its maternity and neonatal services in order to maintain public confidence in the care being delivered.

Laura sat at her desk
Laura sat at her desk
11/12/2023
GP practices trained to spot signs of domestic abuse among patients

Staff working in GP practices across Swansea Bay are being helped to spot the signs of domestic abuse among their patients.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
08/12/2023
Notice of board meeting - 14th December 2023

Notice is given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 14th December 2023 at 1.30pm.

Image shows mannequins placed on the ground
Image shows mannequins placed on the ground
08/12/2023
Surgeon's lifelike mannequins play the victims in simulated terrorist attack

Lifelike models of casualties created by a Swansea surgeon have played a leading role in a simulated terrorist attack.

A group of people cutting a birthday cake at a celebration
A group of people cutting a birthday cake at a celebration
07/12/2023
Morriston Hospital's League of Friends - the UK's oldest - celebrates 80th birthday

Health Minister joins commemorative event to mark remarkable milestone

Hannah 2
Hannah 2
07/12/2023
Doctor combines sporting excellence with NHS career

A trainee consultant is successfully balancing two very different types of training having proved to be one of the best triathletes in the country.

Dancing girl Alys jump
Dancing girl Alys jump
05/12/2023
Alys' journey to feature on TV documentary

Eight-year-old Alys lost her leg following a gardening accident 

Image shows a group of staff outside a health centre building
Image shows a group of staff outside a health centre building
05/12/2023
New team keeps patients in the best possible shape while they await surgery

People waiting for new hips or knees are being offered extra support to keep them in the best possible shape until their surgery can go ahead.

Image shows a group of men standing in a line
Image shows a group of men standing in a line
01/12/2023
Award highlights efforts made for wildlife and wellbeing

Creating live nature links, developing green spaces and helping wildlife flourish has earned Swansea Bay national recognition for boosting the wellbeing of staff, patients and volunteers.

A picture of the word
A picture of the word
30/11/2023
Morriston Hospital updated Escalation Status

Thanks to the collaboration and hard work of Swansea Bay UHB staff, primary care colleagues and partner organisations, Morriston Hospital has de-escalated from being in a Level 5, Business Continuity Incident to Level 4 (extreme pressure), effective from today, 30th November 2023.

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