Swansea Bay Health News

A successful trial of paper tourniquets in Morriston Hospital has proven to be kinder to both patients and the planet.

A Swansea Bay team has been named the best in Wales for helping to reduce the risk of infections for patients in hospital.

A Swansea Bay service has increased staff wellbeing, saved staff time and cut its use of paper by going digital with its clinical recordkeeping duties.

Patients in hospital with a chronic lung condition are being helped home quicker – which is not just better for them but frees up beds for others.

The success of the Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Intervention Service was highlighted at a recent European conference recently

Swansea Bay’s optometry advisor has received national recognition for his support and vision to improve eye care for patients and staff.

A handheld device is helping to screen and diagnose people with chronic lung conditions much sooner in the community.

Breathing in the sea air and taking in Swansea Bay’s scenery on his daily commute to work gives Clinical Nurse Specialist James Plant a perfect start to the day.

A former smoker who developed a chronic lung condition has praised the “amazing” support of a specialist team who are keeping him out of hospital.

Morriston Hospital’s groundbreaking solar farm has amassed over £4million in power savings as it marks its fourth anniversary.

Clever device which attaches to leg helps stimulate muscles to aid walking.

A historic building has been given a new lease of life after being transformed into the new home of a thriving Swansea GP practice.

People living with a chronic lung condition are being cared for at home rather than in hospital as part of Swansea Bay’s virtual wards.

A service which is helping reduce waiting lists and save money in Swansea Bay has celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Aspiring artists have been brushing up on their skills by sprucing up a new children’s unit in Morriston Hospital.

A recently retired Swansea Bay cardiorespiratory physiologist has been recognised for her long and distinguished service to the care of children and families affected by heart disease through a major award.

A father has praised the lifechanging support he received to help him quit smoking so he can spend time with his daughter for as long as possible.

Consultant physiotherapist Dr Ceri Battle has taught virtually and in person at a major conference in Lviv.