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Swansea Bay UHB logo 
Swansea Bay UHB logo 
10/05/2024
Swansea Bay independent maternity and neonatal review: update from Margaret Bowron KC, 10/05/2024
Nicola and Emma next to a banner 
Nicola and Emma next to a banner 
09/05/2024
Drop-in clinics offer fertility support and advice

People can access support and advice about fertility as part of a pilot project in collaboration with two Swansea Bay clusters.

Alice Mayo at NPT Hospital 
Alice Mayo at NPT Hospital 
09/05/2024
Support programme for older people suffering from osteoarthritis

The research is aimed at helping older people living with knee or hip pain 

Peter Harris outside the new shed
Peter Harris outside the new shed
07/05/2024
Former truck driver delivers Swansea's newest Men's Shed

Peter Harris is no stranger to solitude - having spent his working life hauling loads as a lorry driver up and down the country - but on retirement he is heading in a different direction.

05/05/2024
Swansea Bay welcomes first overseas midwife

Swansea Bay’s first overseas midwife has been given a warm welcome by her patients and colleagues since arriving at Singleton Hospital.

Image shows three women
Image shows three women
03/05/2024
Communication is key to breaking down barriers around death and dying conversations

Communication and the language used around dying, death and bereavement will be the talking point at this year’s Dying Matters Awareness event.

A group of nurses smiling while eating their lunch
A group of nurses smiling while eating their lunch
02/05/2024
Staff try pureed diet to find out what life is like for their patients

Swansea Bay nurses' two-day trial gives new insights into  swallowing difficulties

Image shows a group of people holding a large cheque.
Image shows a group of people holding a large cheque.
02/05/2024
Charity comes full circle by making final donation to Swansea's cancer centre

A charity formed after three neighbours had cancer diagnoses has ended where it started with a donation to the South West Wales Cancer Centre.

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Image shows two men standing in a room
01/05/2024
Founder of internationally renowned research centre hands over the reins

The founding father of an internationally renowned research centre at Morriston Hospital has retired after more than 20 years at the helm.

Image shows a group of clinicians with an ultrasound machine.
Image shows a group of clinicians with an ultrasound machine.
30/04/2024
Pioneering Rapid Diagnosis Centre to expand after successful two-year pilot

A pioneering centre that provides a fast diagnosis for people with symptoms that could be cancer is expanding after a successful pilot.

An image of a child showing their measles rash on their shoulder.
An image of a child showing their measles rash on their shoulder.
30/04/2024
Health chiefs urge people to protect themselves and their children amid new fears over measles

People living in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot are being urged to make sure they’re protected against measles as public health chiefs warn they believe the outbreak in Gwent is spreading in the community, with nine confirmed cases.

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.

Photo shows a man and woman sitting down
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.

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