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Julie and colleagues outside one of the hospitals
Julie and colleagues outside one of the hospitals
15/09/2023
Swansea pharmacist supports hospitals to prescribe safely during Africa visit

A Swansea Bay pharmacist has visited hospitals in Africa to teach them about the importance of using antibiotics sensibly.

A picture of Swansea Bay executive nursing team with people from the Florence Nightingale Foundation
A picture of Swansea Bay executive nursing team with people from the Florence Nightingale Foundation
15/09/2023
Launch of the new Swansea Bay Nursing and Midwifery Academy

The new Swansea Bay Nursing and Midwifery Academy has been officially launched, paving the way for significant improvements in staff development and retention.

Image shows the bright lights used in an operating theatre.
Image shows the bright lights used in an operating theatre.
14/09/2023
Consultants respond to retired doctor Peter Hilton
Cerys (large)
Cerys (large)
14/09/2023
Health board wants to tell apprentices "you're hired!"

It’s a case of business as usual for Swansea Bay’s Apprentice Academy following a quiet few years during Covid.

Image shows how a 3D printed bolus is placed against the radiotherapy mask
Image shows how a 3D printed bolus is placed against the radiotherapy mask
13/09/2023
3D printing provides a bolus bonus for cancer treatment

Innovative approach means an even higher quality of care for patients at the South West Wales Cancer Centre in Swansea.

13/09/2023
Breast reconstruction patient's joy after happy ending to surgery delays

Karen Rogers endured repeated cancellations but is now thrilled by surgery results

Image shows a sign on the exterior of a building
Image shows a sign on the exterior of a building
12/09/2023
£1.1million funding delivers more staff and care for palliative care patients

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.

Dr in African Hospital 
Dr in African Hospital 
12/09/2023
Doctor saving lives in Africa was inspired by colleagues who saved his son - and wants help to save even more

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 

Swansea Bay digital team
Swansea Bay digital team
12/09/2023
HEPMA roll out continues with Cefn Coed Hospital now on board

The successful HEPMA roll-out across Swansea Bay is continuing, with Cefn Coed hospital being the latest to embrace the new electronic prescribing system.

Image shows a group of people standing
Image shows a group of people standing
08/09/2023
Staff success celebrated at Living Our Values Awards 2023

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.

Scooters outside a pub
Scooters outside a pub
07/09/2023
Scooter ride over Gower inspired by work of cancer centre raises thousands

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

Staff at the top of Pen y Fan in the dark
Staff at the top of Pen y Fan in the dark
05/09/2023
Stroke unit takes inspiration from former patient to complete peaks challenge

A group of hospital-based colleagues have conquered the three highest peaks in Wales to raise money for patients on their ward.

Image shows a group of people standing next to a static bicycle
Image shows a group of people standing next to a static bicycle
01/09/2023
Staff get into gear to sign off a successful Active August

Staff have jumped in the saddle to help a health board fitness campaign cross the finishing line.

Tendon injury clinical trial team 
Tendon injury clinical trial team 
31/08/2023
Therapists thanked for contribution to clinical trial research into severed tendons

The teams at Morriston are only the second to have recruited more than 20 volunteers to the research so far

Image shows two women playing a game
Image shows two women playing a game
30/08/2023
Patients combine fun and fitness during Active August

Patients have combined fun and fitness on their wards as part of a health board drive to promote the importance of physical activity.

Alex Perrins and team
Alex Perrins and team
29/08/2023
Patients encouraged to exercise the mind as well as the body

Specialist teams have worked together to create well-being packs for people with low-risk mental health problems to help keep their brain active.

Image shows a group of people standing in a laboratory
Image shows a group of people standing in a laboratory
25/08/2023
Fab labs put green quest under the microscope

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.

Anthony and Aimee sat on a bench with Alex stood behind
Anthony and Aimee sat on a bench with Alex stood behind
24/08/2023
Team helps patients manage conditions at home as part of virtual wards

Patients are being supported to manage their health conditions at home with the help of the virtual wards’ team of occupational therapists.

Image shows a group of cyclists
Image shows a group of cyclists
21/08/2023
Record amount of riders make third Jiffy's Cancer 50 Challenge a big success

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.

Image shows a group of people standing
Image shows a group of people standing
18/08/2023
School In-Reach service offers early support for young people's mental health and wellbeing

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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