Swansea Bay Health News
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- 13/09/2023
- 3D printing provides a bolus bonus for cancer treatment
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Innovative approach means an even higher quality of care for patients at the South West Wales Cancer Centre in Swansea.
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- 13/09/2023
- Breast reconstruction patient's joy after happy ending to surgery delays
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Karen Rogers endured repeated cancellations but is now thrilled by surgery results
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- 12/09/2023
- £1.1million funding delivers more staff and care for palliative care patients
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More palliative care patients in Swansea Bay are receiving enhanced care and support following further staff recruitment thanks to a major financial commitment from Tŷ Olwen Trust.
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- 12/09/2023
- Doctor saving lives in Africa was inspired by colleagues who saved his son - and wants help to save even more
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Dr Mikey Bryant set-up a malnutrition project in Liberia but is appealing for support which could make a difference to thousands of staving children
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- 12/09/2023
- HEPMA roll out continues with Cefn Coed Hospital now on board
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The successful HEPMA roll-out across Swansea Bay is continuing, with Cefn Coed hospital being the latest to embrace the new electronic prescribing system.
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- 08/09/2023
- Staff success celebrated at Living Our Values Awards 2023
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The 2023 Living Our Values Awards celebrated health board staff who have gone above and beyond in delivering excellent care and services over the past year.
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- 07/09/2023
- Scooter ride over Gower inspired by work of cancer centre raises thousands
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The Gower Rebels held the fund-raiser on behalf of Singleton Hospital's Ward 12 who have been supporting a close friend of the club
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- 05/09/2023
- Stroke unit takes inspiration from former patient to complete peaks challenge
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A group of hospital-based colleagues have conquered the three highest peaks in Wales to raise money for patients on their ward.
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- 01/09/2023
- Staff get into gear to sign off a successful Active August
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Staff have jumped in the saddle to help a health board fitness campaign cross the finishing line.
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- 31/08/2023
- Therapists thanked for contribution to clinical trial research into severed tendons
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The teams at Morriston are only the second to have recruited more than 20 volunteers to the research so far
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- 30/08/2023
- Patients combine fun and fitness during Active August
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Patients have combined fun and fitness on their wards as part of a health board drive to promote the importance of physical activity.
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- 29/08/2023
- Patients encouraged to exercise the mind as well as the body
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Specialist teams have worked together to create well-being packs for people with low-risk mental health problems to help keep their brain active.
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- 25/08/2023
- Fab labs put green quest under the microscope
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Hospital laboratories use a huge amount of energy, but Swansea Bay’s staff are doing their bit to go green and reduce the department’s carbon footprint.
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- 24/08/2023
- Team helps patients manage conditions at home as part of virtual wards
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Patients are being supported to manage their health conditions at home with the help of the virtual wards’ team of occupational therapists.
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- 21/08/2023
- Record amount of riders make third Jiffy's Cancer 50 Challenge a big success
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The third annual Jiffy’s Cancer 50 Challenge in August 2023 broke records as riders came out in force to raise money for cancer services in Swansea and Cardiff.
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- 18/08/2023
- School In-Reach service offers early support for young people's mental health and wellbeing
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Young people in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot who may be struggling with their emotional health and wellbeing are getting earlier mental health support, thanks to a growing schools in-reach service.
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- 17/08/2023
- Temporary change to Neath Port Talbot Minor Injury Unit opening hours
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The MIU will be open from 8am-9pm for a nine-month period because of ongoing staffing pressures
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- 16/08/2023
- Stroke survivor conquers sponsored walk to thank staff for their care
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A stroke survivor has finished off a sponsored walk on the ward where staff cared for him and helped him re-learn how to walk.
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- 15/08/2023
- Role model nurse nominated for award after carving path for BAME colleagues
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A Swansea Bay nurse who has helped carved a path for her BAME colleagues has been nominated for a top award.
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- 14/08/2023
- Newly qualified nurse wins award after a nine year journey to graduate
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Natasha Vincent struggled with dyslexia and the pandemic, but also started a family, before achieving her dream of become a mental health nurse
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