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09/01/2020
Pat on the head for Superstar Seren

Hard working therapy dog Seren has just made her 200th visit to Singleton’s Radiotherapy department, where she visits weekly with her owner Francis Davies to bring smiles to cancer patients.

Project Search intern Scott Harris cleans a sink while on placement with the domestics team.
Project Search intern Scott Harris cleans a sink while on placement with the domestics team.
09/01/2020
Interns undergo "unbelievable" change just 10 weeks into jobs

As the Project SEARCH interns move onto their second round of placements, their families reveal how much the work has helped them grow.

Bride walks down aisle
Bride walks down aisle
07/01/2020
Dad walks daughter down the aisle despite brain tumour

Macmillan team at Singleton Hospital helps Peter James get to the big day

Ward 12 after refurbishment
Ward 12 after refurbishment
06/01/2020
Fully refurbished Ward 12 reopens after last year's fire

A ward at Singleton Hospital which was badly damaged in a fire last March is re-opening, following an extensive refurbishment.

A close up of a woman in profile smoking a cigarette
A close up of a woman in profile smoking a cigarette
02/01/2020
Smoking warning for home oxygen users

Giving up smoking is a good idea for anyone – but for people on home oxygen therapy it’s essential.

Speech award 1
Speech award 1
27/12/2019
Speech and language team has last word at awards

Swansea Bay’s speech and language team has given the profession plenty to talk about after picking up a major award

Amanda Atkinson receives the overall winner award from NHS Wales Chief Executive Andrew Goodall. Image credit: John Behets.
Amanda Atkinson receives the overall winner award from NHS Wales Chief Executive Andrew Goodall. Image credit: John Behets.
27/12/2019
Health board staff awarded for innovative healthcare advancement work

Swansea Bay staff have been recognised for their innovation, compassion and leadership at the 2019 Advancing Healthcare Awards Wales.

A pharmacist pictured serving a patient
A pharmacist pictured serving a patient
23/12/2019
Over 5,000 patients have used our Common Ailments Scheme

It offers FREE over-the-counter medications for 26 common conditions.

A picture of Sam Lloyd
A picture of Sam Lloyd
23/12/2019
Christmas dinner help for stroke patients

Speech and language therapist Sam Lloyd will be out and about on Morriston Hospital’s stroke ward on Christmas morning, helping ensure patients don’t miss out on their opportunity to enjoy a festive dinner.

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20/12/2019
Neonatal unit's videos unite families at Christmas

A new video sharing system is helping families with premature babies in hospital to stay in touch this Christmas.

20/12/2019
Special care unit babies come together for Christmas

Some of Swansea Bay’s most adorable residents have been celebrating Christmas with the staff who helped give them the best start in life.

District nurses 1
District nurses 1
20/12/2019
District nurses epitomise festive goodwill

Meet the district nurses who are giving up their Christmas Day to serve others

17/12/2019
Wales Diabetes Network introduces Hypo Dino 'Tim'...

Children with Type 1 Diabetes are invited to read about the adventures of Tim Dinosaurus -the creation of Katie Courtney and Ava Morgan, both aged 9.

Yanni and mum Pearl speak to Santa using a webcam and television in Ward M
Yanni and mum Pearl speak to Santa using a webcam and television in Ward M
16/12/2019
Santa brings virtual cheer to Morriston Hospital's children's wards

It’s Santa’s busiest time of year but that didn’t stop him taking a morning off to send some Christmas cheer to Morriston Hospital’s children’s wards.

Sign for Morriston Hospital
Sign for Morriston Hospital
12/12/2019
Statement in response to serious bus accident

We can confirm that Morriston Hospital is treating five casualties who sustained injuries as a result of the bus accident in Swansea this morning.

10/12/2019
Wonderful response to Winter Homeless Appeal will help spread festive cheer

A magnificent response to an annual appeal for Swansea Bay’s homeless community will really spread some festive cheer this Christmas.

10/12/2019
Furry friends to find new homes in Swansea Bay this Christmas

Children in Swansea Bay with exceptional health needs will receive very special, and very fluffy, gifts this Christmas.

09/12/2019
Volunteers thanked for year of help at festive celebration

Swansea Bay health board’s army of volunteers have been thanked for their help at a special seasonal celebration.

Zimbabwe mission 1
Zimbabwe mission 1
09/12/2019
Swansea Bay duo deliver maternity training in Africa

Two Swansea Bay University Health Board employees have helped develop maternity training in Africa

Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan
06/12/2019
Robotic technology frees up hospital pharmacists

They can spend more time on the wards, where they're needed most.

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