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Image shows a group of people
Image shows a group of people
16/03/2023
Tŷ Olwen's tea bar serves up a cuppa, chat and comfort for those who need it most

A tea bar in Morriston Hospital is serving up more than just hot drinks and refreshments after reopening for the first time since the Covid pandemic.

16/03/2023
King approves honour for Swansea nurse

A nurse so dedicated to helping others that she even gives up her spare time to do it has received a special honour.

Image shows a man smiling while sat on a sofa at home
Image shows a man smiling while sat on a sofa at home
16/03/2023
Ex-oil rig worker has a new heart valve fitted – and is back home the same day

A retired oil rig worker has become the first person in Wales to have a heart valve replaced and be back home the same day.

13/03/2023
Statement: Morriston explosion, patient condition updates

An update on the condition of the three people taken to Morriston Hospital following the incident.

A nurse in scrubs pointing to lettering on her uniform
A nurse in scrubs pointing to lettering on her uniform
11/03/2023
Morriston nurse Cath scrubs up nicely for Ty Olwen fundraising marathon run

A Morriston Hospital nurse will be pulling on her scrubs to run this year’s London Marathon to raise funds for cancer charities close to her heart.

Kidney patient Darren Daniel
Kidney patient Darren Daniel
09/03/2023
Health and careers advice on World Kidney Day

Pupils are being taught about non-clinical renal careers during the annual WKD 

Image shows a man holding his baby son
Image shows a man holding his baby son
09/03/2023
High-tech leg gives dad the confidence to carry his baby son without fear of falling

A dad who lost his leg in a road crash can carry his baby son without fear of falling after being fitted with a high-tech artificial limb.

International Women
International Women
07/03/2023
Celebrating achievement on International Women's Day

This is just a small example of some of our staff who have proved an inspiration for others over the last year

an abstract picture of moods
an abstract picture of moods
07/03/2023
Living with long-term pain? Visit our new webpages for help and support information

Pain affects everyone sometimes, but for some it is a constant part of their lives. If that’s you or someone you know, please read on.

Dip
Dip
06/03/2023
Wizards' chairman's cold dip for cancer services

The chairman of Aberavon Rugby Football Club took a wintry ice-cold sea dip to raise money for the South West Wales Cancer Centre at Singleton Hospital – as a thank you for the care given to some of the club’s supporters.

Image shows three people in a hospital laboratory
Image shows three people in a hospital laboratory
06/03/2023
High-flying Morriston research team extends international links to Australia

Researchers at home and away have joined forces for a new international collaboration with the ultimate aim of improving patient care.

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A man holding a plastic model of an ear
A man holding a plastic model of an ear
03/03/2023
Audiologist awarded for research into demand for hearing services

An audiologist has helped to shape new clinics for people with hearing problems after looking into who needs them most.

Alys lost her leg in a lawnmower accident
Alys lost her leg in a lawnmower accident
27/02/2023
Young girl who lost a leg is back dancing again thanks to work of Morriston Hospital prosthetists

Eight-year-old Alys lost her leg following a gardening accident but with the help of ALAS is already bouncing back

A man and two women cutting a ribbon
A man and two women cutting a ribbon
27/02/2023
Generous donation helps families stay closer to loved ones

Families who want to be close to loved ones who are coming to the end of their lives now have a special place to go, thanks to a generous donation.

scrubs
scrubs
22/02/2023
Inspiring tomorrow's doctors

A-level students in Swansea Bay are being given a unique opportunity to explore a career in medicine.

Image shows development work in a field, with trees in the background
Image shows development work in a field, with trees in the background
22/02/2023
£16.5 million development will reduce risk of power cuts at Morriston Hospital

Work has started on a multi-million-pound development that will significantly reduce the risk of power failures at Swansea’s Morriston Hospital.

Staff at the Welcome Centre helping refugees from Ukraine
Staff at the Welcome Centre helping refugees from Ukraine
17/02/2023
Welcome in the hillsides for Ukrainian refugees

People suffering trauma after flleeing Ukraine are being supported by Swansea Bay's psychology network 

Image shows a a women holding an iPad
Image shows a a women holding an iPad
17/02/2023
New food app dishes up bigger and better menu for patients

A new food ordering app is serving up more meal options and cutting waste at Singleton Hospital.

A group of women wearing scrubs standing outside a hospital
A group of women wearing scrubs standing outside a hospital
16/02/2023
Stub it out for good with Help Me Quit

The Help Me Quit service offers 12 weeks of free behavioural and emotional support through individual or group meetings.

Image shows a woman holding dentures and a pot
Image shows a woman holding dentures and a pot
16/02/2023
Brushing up on oral hygiene with denture campaign

A denture campaign is helping patients and staff brush up on oral hygiene skills to prevent prolonged stays in hospital and reduce the risk of life-threatening complications.

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