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Sanctuary Service 
Sanctuary Service 
30/04/2024
Steel town gets timely Sanctuary Service

An out of out of hours Sanctuary Service – offering respite to people with low level mental health needs - has opened in Neath Port Talbot.

Image shows people stood in a field
Image shows people stood in a field
29/04/2024
Project praised as an example to follow by Future Generations Commissioner

A project that includes growing crops on land near Morriston Hospital has been labelled a leading example for others to follow.

Sharon and Lyndsey
Sharon and Lyndsey
26/04/2024
NICU volunteers share their stories to support Cwtsh Clos campaign

Sharon Harvey-Lewis knows only too well how stressful it is having a newborn baby on life support.

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Photo shows a man and woman sitting down
25/04/2024
Rugby legend praises staff's skills and team-work following wife's surgery

A Wales rugby legend has praised the skills and team-work of Swansea Bay staff after his wife underwent emergency keyhole surgery.

Cheryl sat at a desk with the kit
Cheryl sat at a desk with the kit
24/04/2024
Patients can use monitoring devices from home as part of pilot project

Patients will be able to monitor their vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse and temperature through devices at home to help save time and resources.

Graphic of three people with speech bubbles above their heads.
Graphic of three people with speech bubbles above their heads.
23/04/2024
Have your say and help set the standard for end-of-life care

Family and friends can help shape the quality of care given in Swansea Bay to loved ones during their final days by sharing their experiences.

Hannah and Emily
Hannah and Emily
23/04/2024
Students prescribe volunteering to support their medical careers

Two students have given their ambitions to become doctors a shot in the arm by volunteering in Morriston Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED).

22/04/2024
'Pushing the envelope' leads to renewed hope for Sue

Morriston Hospital's MS Service remains at the forefront of treatment and research after 20 years.

Image shows a group of women holding a large cheque.
Image shows a group of women holding a large cheque.
22/04/2024
Mum of four says thanks to cancer centre staff with a four-figure donation

Family and friends rallied around a Swansea mum wanting to thank hospital staff who cared for her during the darkest days of her life.

Cefn Coed staff and mural
Cefn Coed staff and mural
19/04/2024
Planting seeds to help patients blossom

Horticultural themes are being introduced to improve the well being of patients 

Swansea Bay UHB logo 
Swansea Bay UHB logo 
19/04/2024
Swansea Bay independent maternity and neonatal review – a further update from Chair of the Oversight Panel, Margaret Bowron KC, 19/04/2024

As promised, I am now providing a further update on the progress that has been made both in the expanded Terms of Reference and in appointing the remaining members of the Oversight Panel.

Image shows a large group of cyclists on a road.
Image shows a large group of cyclists on a road.
18/04/2024
Jiffy joins forces with charities to help tackle cancer with another epic bike ride

A cycling challenge championed by a Welsh rugby legend promises to be bigger than ever when it hits the road for the fourth time on Sunday, August 18th.

Image shows a woman standing in front of an MRI scanner
Image shows a woman standing in front of an MRI scanner
17/04/2024
High-spec MRI scans help radiotherapy target tumours more accurately

People having cancer treatment in Swansea are now benefiting from far more targeted radiotherapy – made possible by charitable donations.

Jacob and Jason
Jacob and Jason
17/04/2024
Teamwork key to wheelchair workshop success

When it comes to teamwork, a skilled Swansea Bay team and their service users are sitting pretty – quite literally.

Members of the cluster at the event
Members of the cluster at the event
12/04/2024
Cluster helps inspire community to make positive changes to health and wellbeing

People living in Port Talbot have been inspired to make positive changes to their health and wellbeing.

Julie in garden
Julie in garden
12/04/2024
Support grows as Cwtsh Clos gets help with gardens

Julie Montanari knows better than most how important it is for families to have a refuge to rest and gather their thoughts when they have a baby fighting for their life in hospital.

Members of staff marching in a pride event
Members of staff marching in a pride event
11/04/2024
Staff recognised for helping create inclusive culture for staff and patients

A group of Swansea Bay staff have been recognised for using their own resources to help encourage an inclusive culture within the health board.

A group of medical staff, fund raisers and a family pictured with hospital equipment following a donation
A group of medical staff, fund raisers and a family pictured with hospital equipment following a donation
11/04/2024
Former cardiac patient says a huge thank you by gifting 90th birthday present to Morriston

Jim Jones' generous donation helps fund purchase of telemetry monitors to give patient's more freedom during hospital stays 

Derrick Jobson at home
Derrick Jobson at home
10/04/2024
Patients and staff hail service which treats patients at home - and eases pressure on hospitals

The Acute Clinical Team in Bonymaen has a sister ACT service in Cimla, both of which prevent unnecessary acute admissions and speed up discharges from hospital 

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A large red circle containing an exclamation mark.
04/04/2024
Highest level of escalation declared at Morriston Hospital

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