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Staff who will be providing the new SABR service
Staff who will be providing the new SABR service
11/03/2022
Cutting-edge treatment to be available in Swansea for the first time

Highly specialised lung cancer technique known as SABR will launched in Singleton Hospital this spring

Sue Williams and staff in group display some of the aids available
Sue Williams and staff in group display some of the aids available
09/03/2022
Swansea has a lending library with a difference

Artificial cats are among the aids available for loan to help keep older people safe and feel more relaxed.

Woman in lilac top standing outside a hospital
Woman in lilac top standing outside a hospital
02/03/2022
Picture-perfect tribute to long-serving hospital volunteer

Morfa Owen asked to represent Swansea Bay volunteering in unique NHS portrait series

The Acute Clinical Team
The Acute Clinical Team
24/02/2022
Team praised for caring approach to patients during pandemic

A clinical team has been recognised for adapting the way staff cared for older people in care homes during the pandemic.

Fabian Way Testing Centre Team
Fabian Way Testing Centre Team
23/02/2022
Fabian Way Covid testing unit relocated to Margam

The health board’s Fabian Way drive-through Covid testing unit has made the short journey to a new home in Port Talbot.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
22/02/2022
Notice of Special Meeting - 24th February 2022

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board  will be held on Thursday, 24 February 2022 at 9am via YouTube livestream.

Image shows two staff members looking at diagnostic screens
Image shows two staff members looking at diagnostic screens
22/02/2022
Rapid Diagnosis Centre at Neath Port Talbot Hospital to expand

A two-year pilot at the pioneering centre is being funded by Moondance Cancer Initiative 

Janine Evans
Janine Evans
18/02/2022
Older people offered first aid advice for burns amidst fuel crisis fears

Burns experts at Morriston Hospital have produced a first aid video and poster campaign aimed at helping older people avoid becoming unwitting victims of the fuel crisis.

Three employees with the award won by Lymphoedema Wales
Three employees with the award won by Lymphoedema Wales
16/02/2022
New lymphoedema patient service gains global interest after award success

A pioneering award-winning service for lymphoedema patients, created in Swansea Bay, is attracting interest from health organisations around the world.

Image shows a close-up of an eye
Image shows a close-up of an eye
15/02/2022
New operating theatre at Singleton Hospital will tackle eye surgery waits

A£4 million investment will allow the health board to carry out around 200 additional operations a month.

Image shows two clinicians in scrubs outside a hospital building
Image shows two clinicians in scrubs outside a hospital building
09/02/2022
New one-stop shop will improve access for fertility treatment

Fertility Direct will run for a 12-month pilot starting this spring.

The Health Minister speaks with staff
The Health Minister speaks with staff
08/02/2022
Health Minister visits Swansea Bay's long Covid services

We were delighted to welcome Health Minister Eluned Morgan to the Bay Field Hospital, where the Long Covid Rehabilitation Service is based, to talk to staff and patients about their experiences of working and benefiting from the service.

People on the long Covid walk
People on the long Covid walk
01/02/2022
Walking group uses great outdoors to help tackle long Covid

People suffering with long Covid symptoms are benefiting from getting out in the great outdoors as part of their ongoing recovery.

Mohamed Noori
Mohamed Noori
27/01/2022
Afghan interpreter's move to Swansea translates into new NHS career

Having flown out of Afghanistan, fearing for his life as the Taliban stormed Kabul, Mohamed Ferooz Noori is now helping save lives by working with Swansea Bay’s vaccination programme.

Dr Natalie Shenker, Professor Amy Brown and Gillian Weaver
Dr Natalie Shenker, Professor Amy Brown and Gillian Weaver
21/01/2022
First milk bank hub for Wales to help newborn babies opens in Swansea Bay

A milk bank has been set up as part of the first hub in Wales to help ill or premature babies and, over time, mothers facing feeding difficulties.

Image shows a doctor standing outside a surgery
Image shows a doctor standing outside a surgery
21/01/2022
GP hails new paramedic team as game-changing

Swansea GP Chris Jones says the palliative care paramedics are bringing benefits for patients and families

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
21/01/2022
Notice of board meeting - 27th January 2022

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 27th January 2022 at 12.00pm via YouTube livestream.

Image shows two people standing in a field
Image shows two people standing in a field
19/01/2022
Seeds of change sown for crops to be grown on Morriston Hospital land

A new Community Supported Agriculture venture will start developing the field in March ready to start producing food next year.

A person spreads grit on an icy road
A person spreads grit on an icy road
18/01/2022
Public urged to help prevent slips and falls during winter months

There are many steps we can take to reduce the chances of a fall during a cold snap, both around the house and whilst out and about.

Jonathan Cubitt explains the artificial arm to the Princess Royal
Jonathan Cubitt explains the artificial arm to the Princess Royal
18/01/2022
Morriston burns team gives surgeons a helping hand with emergency training

Artificial arm training simulator created in Swansea could help save lives and limbs across the UK and beyond.

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