Swansea Bay Health News
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- 31/08/2021
- Hospital test drives new virtual waiting room in patients' cars
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With Covid restrictions still very much in place in Morriston Hospital, a new scheme has been introduced to speed up outpatient traffic by asking patients to wait in the comfort of their own cars.
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- 31/08/2021
- Genetic cardiac testing service made permanent
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A life-saving service which was funded as a pilot in Swansea Bay has now secured NHS funding because of its success.
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- 26/08/2021
- Prioritisation for urgently needed blood tests
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NHS services are currently affected by an international shortage of blood collection tubes used for taking some blood samples (blood tests).
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- 25/08/2021
- Stay safe when socialising – Covid cases are on the increase in Swansea Bay
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People are being urged to take care when they are out socialising, as Covid cases are taking off again in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.
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- 20/08/2021
- Cornwall music festival: 56 Swansea Bay Covid cases
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Music lovers from Swansea and Neath Port Talbot who attended the recent 50,000-strong Boardmasters music festival in Cornwall are being urged to get tested for Covid-19 straight away if they feel ill.
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- 20/08/2021
- Wait for sight-saving vision checks cut to just weeks
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Community optometrists have taken pressure off hospital ophthalmology services by checking hundreds of people for conditions that could cause sight loss.
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- 19/08/2021
- Heavens above – Lymphoedema award is out of this world!
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A Swansea Bay University Health Board team is celebrating an astronomical achievement.
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- 13/08/2021
- Notice of special meeting - 19th August 2021
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Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 19th August 2021 at 3pm via YouTube livestream.
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- 06/08/2021
- Gold medal recognition for Swansea Bay UHB's medical device training team
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While Team GB has been enjoying podium success in the Tokyo Olympics Swansea Bay UHB’s Medical Device Training Team has picked up a gold medal of its own.
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- 30/07/2021
- Recognition for Swansea Bay nurse in Nursing Times awards
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A Swansea Bay paediatric nurse has been named as a finalist for a prestigious award for her work in raising awareness of the challenges faced by children with feeding tubes.
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- 30/07/2021
- Community care services are very stretched due to high demand and staff shortages
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Staff shortages and stretched resources in home care, nursing and community services leading to temporary prioritisation of services to protect the most vulnerable.
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- 30/07/2021
- Unforgettable gesture from Swansea Bay Baby Loss Group
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They raise more than £3,000 to transform quiet rooms for parents receiving distressing news.
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- 29/07/2021
- GPs give positive prognosis for online consultations
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An online appointment and triage system offered to GP practices across Swansea Bay general practices is proving to be a success – when it’s used correctly.
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- 28/07/2021
- ED nurses win award for protecting vulnerable children and adults during pandemic
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Three Morriston Hospital nurses have been recognised for “going the extra mile” for the most vulnerable children and adults needing emergency care during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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- 27/07/2021
- The Cancer 50 Challenge - Sunday, 10th October 2021
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Rugby legend Jonathan Davies, MBE has thrown his support behind an exciting new cycle challenge.
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- 26/07/2021
- Centres of Excellence proposed for Swansea Bay hospitals
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The plans are designed to improve access to emergency care and cut waiting lists for operations
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- 23/07/2021
- Notice of board meeting - 29th July 2021
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Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 29 July at 11.45am via YouTube livestream.
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- 22/07/2021
- Staff members' international sporting success
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International honours as two Swansea Bay Health Board staff members represent their countries.
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- 21/07/2021
- Nurses team up with gay rugby side to share important message
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Specialist nurses have teamed up with a Swansea gay rugby side to raise awareness of the benefits of early testing for sexually transmitted infections.
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- 21/07/2021
- The Scar Free Foundation and Health and Care Research Wales launch world-leading 3-year programme of facial reconstruction research
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The world-leading £2.5 million plus research programme aims to revolutionise surgeons’ ability to reconstruct nose and ear cartilage in patients affected by facial difference.
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