Swansea Bay Health News

Talking Diabetes Together initiative commended at national awards for supporting newly-diagnosed type 1 patients

A man has been able to prevent developing a chronic condition thanks to a 30-minute conversation.

Radiographers in Swansea Bay hospitals now have safety information on a wide range of commonly used devices at their fingertips, which means more scans can go ahead as planned even if they only find out a patient has a device when they turn up.

A former patient who raised over £3,000 for the service which helped her after she suffered a brain injury over a decade ago has had the Royal seal of approval for her efforts.

Intricate surgery requires a steady hand but operating before a live video stream surely takes it to a whole new level.

Hundreds of vulnerable patients have received their flu vaccination at home thanks to cluster staff

A mum of four has gone the extra mile for the Swansea Bay service that provided specialist intensive care to her prematurely-born daughter.

A Swansea Bay optician is in the running to be named the best practice in Wales.

A dad who suffered a heart attack while out running has thanked hospital staff for their “brilliant” care.

Burns specialists in Swansea Bay are urging people to take extra care this weekend to avoid adding to the annual toll of serious injury in bonfire and firework accidents.

The approach of collecting feedback pioneered by Swansea Bay UHB is being rolled out across Wales 

Swansea Bay's leadership team for pharmacy education has won the National Hospital Pharmacy Team of the Year award

The new machines will manage data digitally allowing them to be shared by healthcare professionals working anywhere across the site

A Swansea Bay initiative which uses art to help health staff tackle mental health, well-being and trauma has been granted more funding to carry on.

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

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

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.

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