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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.

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.

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