Swansea Bay Health News

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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