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Radiotherapy unit touch screen kiosk
Radiotherapy unit touch screen kiosk
31/10/2023
Radiotherapy patients to check in themselves with new touch-screen kiosk

The new system in the South West Wales Cancer Centre will save time for both patients and staff 

Mohammed
Mohammed
27/10/2023
Doctors happy to settle in Swansea Bay

Swansea Bay is fast becoming the destination of choice for doctors from at home and abroad.

Kev Johns
Kev Johns
26/10/2023
Panto star thanks NHS for ensuring the show goes on

Kev Johns MBE has spoken publicly for the first time about the cancer treatment he received, in order to thank the “incredible” staff in Swansea Bay for saving his life.

Image shows three women standing
Image shows three women standing
24/10/2023
New roles boost Swansea Bay's sustainability aspirations 

Swansea Bay has delivered another first in sustainability following the creation of three new positions within the health board.

Four people in front of display case
Four people in front of display case
20/10/2023
Pride in Calon's contribution to LGBTQ+ history exhibition at National Museum

The staff network is one of the first to be included in the display at Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales 

20/10/2023
Minister visits Swansea Bay to find out more about digital innovations

Health Minister Eluned Morgan visited Neath Port Talbot Hospital to meet some of the team behind digital innovations which are supporting care delivery, and the clinical staff who are using them. 

Image shows a group of people holding objects
Image shows a group of people holding objects
19/10/2023
Boosting the wellbeing of patients with a blast from the past

A ration book, a retro radio, a tie press and classic LPs are just some of the items being used to boost the wellbeing of Swansea Bay patients – but we still need your help.

Cara
Cara
17/10/2023
Cluster's health and well-being initiative shortlisted for national award

A service that helps people with complex health and well-being needs while taking pressure off GPs has received national recognition.

Cavell Star presentation 
Cavell Star presentation 
13/10/2023
Nurse with more than 4 decades service is awarded a Cavell Star for her 'compassionate leadership'

Delyth Davies has spent most of her career in Infection Prevention and Control 

Ann-Marie stood in a park
Ann-Marie stood in a park
12/10/2023
Clinic delivers well-being support to mums-to-be

Pregnant women experiencing issues such as anxiety and low mood can receive support through a new dedicated well-being clinic.

Balloon release crowd 
Balloon release crowd 
11/10/2023
Young patients have some serious fun at the 'circus' during National Play in Hospital Week.

A corner of the ward has been turned into the 'Cirque de Paediatrics' to provide some relief for young patients undergoing treatment

Image show people standing
Image show people standing
10/10/2023
Swansea Bay services combine to help break stigma around mental health

A special event was held in Swansea today (Tuesday 10th October) with the aim of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.

Image shows clinicians wearing scrubs in a hospital catheterisation lab.
Image shows clinicians wearing scrubs in a hospital catheterisation lab.
10/10/2023
Morriston's UK-leading team broadcasts real-time cardiac procedures to India

Morriston is the largest angioplasty centre in Wales and its cardiac catheter laboratory is rated the most efficient in the UK.

Image shows a midwife,in uniform, smiling into the camera
Image shows a midwife,in uniform, smiling into the camera
09/10/2023
When parents lose their baby, specialist bereavement midwife Christie-Ann is there to support them

Specialist bereavement midwife Christie-Ann Lang and many of the parents she has supported are marking Baby Loss Awareness Week this week.

Image shows a smiling woman standing outside a house
Image shows a smiling woman standing outside a house
06/10/2023
First person in Wales to get cancer wonder drug is given the all-clear

Carrie Downey, from Port Talbot, was diagnosed a year ago but tests have shown there is no longer any evidence of the disease.

05/10/2023
Swansea Bay father and daughter team up to save lives by creating UK-wide safety course

Paul and Jordan Lee work in their spare time to devise definitive NHS e-learning course after fears over medical gas and cylinder safety.

Decky
Decky
03/10/2023
Rugby tournament helps tackle heart conditions

A rugby tournament set up in the memory of a young rugby player, to raise funds to support patients and families affected by inherited cardiac conditions, is going from strength to strength.

Image shows a woman
Image shows a woman
03/10/2023
Nurse helps lead significant change in pressure ulcer assessments across Wales

A Swansea Bay nurse is helping change the way pressure ulcers in specific patients are dealt with throughout Wales to avoid unnecessary pain and harm.

Image shows two radiotherapists in a radiotherapy treatment room
Image shows two radiotherapists in a radiotherapy treatment room
02/10/2023
New role will help counter national shortage of cancer specialists

Rebecca Lloyd will become a consultant radiographer - the first role of its kind in Swansea Bay.

Image shows a baby clasping an adult
Image shows a baby clasping an adult
28/09/2023
Birth centre and home birth service to be reinstated after £750,000 investment

The investment over two years includes the recruitment of 35 extra staff.

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