Swansea Bay Health News
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- 06/09/2022
- Artist turned support worker enjoys sell-out Soho show
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If support worker Jacob Taylor draws a picture for anyone he cares for, they would be well advised to keep it safe, as it could be worth quite a bit one day.
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- 06/09/2022
- Nurses' role helps keep people healthy and at home
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Meet the nurses who visit patients across Swansea to help keep them out of hospital.
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- 05/09/2022
- Neath GP develops website to signpost mental health support
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A Neath GP is developing an online directory of mental health support – and it’s proving really popular.
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- 05/09/2022
- Jiffy leads cyclists in 50 mile fundraising ride for cancer charities
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The former Welsh rugby raises funds for Velindre and South West Wales Cancer Centre
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- 05/09/2022
- Robert Croft bowled over by treatment that "kept my mum alive"
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Former Glamorgan and England cricketer Robert Croft has paid tribute to the NHS’ team-work which he says kept his mother alive.
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- 01/09/2022
- Harpist helps promote harmony in mother and baby unit
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A new initiative in Swansea Bay, aimed at strengthening the bond between new mothers and their babies through music, really does pull on the harp strings.
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- 26/08/2022
- Ashley's taking recovery step by step a year after leaving hospital
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Just one year ago, keen photographer Ashley Lovering had to be carried up the steps to his apartment because he was too poorly to climb them.
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- 25/08/2022
- Paralysed triathlete taking steps on his journey of rehabilitation
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Nathan Ford suffered life-threatening injuries during a triathlon but has been working hard at his rehabilitation
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- 19/08/2022
- New service offers food for thought to people with IBS
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A new service to help relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms is now available to patients at GP practices across Swansea Bay.
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- 16/08/2022
- Ben fulfils DJ dream with Escape opportunity
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Swapping the hospital reception desk for his DJ decks will see Ben Vincent fulfil a dream this weekend in front of thousands of music fans.
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- 12/08/2022
- Hospital's flower power proves big success with patients
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A summer of sun and extra flower beds have blossomed into the perfect partnership for patients’ wellbeing at Singleton Hospital.
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- 05/08/2022
- Computer system outage affecting 111 and out of hours GP
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There is a major outage of a computer system that is used to refer patients from NHS 111 Wales to out-of-hours GP providers. This system is used by local health boards to coordinate these services for patients. The ongoing outage is significant and has been far reaching, impacting each of the four nations in the UK.
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- 05/08/2022
- Swans gift for people living with dementia at Cefn Coed
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Businessman buys Swans season tickets for dementia ward
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- 04/08/2022
- The doctor will see you now in our new outpatient consultation rooms
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An extra 21 consultation rooms have been provided in Neath Port Talbot Hospital to help tackle waiting lists exacerbated by the Covid pandemic.
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- 04/08/2022
- Generous gifts mean extra play for children's ward
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When teen cancer survivor Skye Edgecombe thanked staff at Morriston Hospital for treating her it really was a case of fun and games.
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- 02/08/2022
- Join Jiffy for a 50-mile challenge that will really benefit Singleton's cancer patients
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Rugby legend Jonathan Davies will once again lead hundreds of cyclists from Cardiff to Swansea to raise funds for cancer care.
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- 01/08/2022
- Student nurse points out the dangers of disrespecting the water
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Now school’s out for the summer, a student nurse has used her initiative to warn children, looking to take a dip, to be aware of the dangers of disrespecting the water.
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- 28/07/2022
- Launch of staff newspaper Bay Health
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Welcome to the first edition of Bay Health our new, monthly, newspaper for staff and everyone interested in the work and services of Swansea Bay University Health Board.
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- 28/07/2022
- It's time to talk about organ donation
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It’s a conversation many shy away from, but Anita Jonas is on a mission to get everyone talking about organ donation.
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- 27/07/2022
- Swansea mum receives life-changing new drug
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Holly Bevan, who has a rare genetic condition, is now looking forward to a brighter future after becoming one of the first people in Wales to have the new drug.
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We welcome correspondence and telephone calls in Welsh or English. Welsh language correspondence will be replied to in Welsh, and this will not lead to a delay. This page is available in Welsh by clicking ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of this page.