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Black and white image of a mother and baby.
Black and white image of a mother and baby.
15/05/2026
Baby Tobi given middle name of Michael after "kind and compassionate" midwife

Parents Shania Jenkins and Liam John said Singleton-based Michael Nixon helped them through a very frightening time.

Members of staff from Allied Pharmacy stood in front of the medicine cabinet
Members of staff from Allied Pharmacy stood in front of the medicine cabinet
13/05/2026
Thousands access free service that helps assess and treat common ailments

A convenient service which provides free treatments for a list of common ailments has been helping thousands of people across Swansea Bay.

Image shows a group of men holding mugs in a field
Image shows a group of men holding mugs in a field
12/05/2026
Men unearth conversations around mental health and wellbeing

A combination of potting plants and chatting over a cuppa has helped Swansea Bay’s male staff unearth conversations to boost their mental health and wellbeing.

11/05/2026
MND Team with 'outstanding empathy' pick up Swansea Bay Patient Choice award

While it is a relatively rare condition – Motor Neurone Disease (MND) affects around seven in 100,000 people in the UK - it is always fatal and often severely limits what people are able to do.

A close up of the Lego model
A close up of the Lego model
07/05/2026
Lego model helps combat anxiety

It's a fun reminder of actions you can take to shift your emotional state.

Image shows two people holding an X-ray in a radiotherapy room.
Image shows two people holding an X-ray in a radiotherapy room.
30/04/2026
Silver lining for Swansea's cancer centre as thousands of old X-rays are destroyed

Silver recovered from the X-rays could now be turned into Welsh jewellery.

Rowan and Aimee stood next to an examining table
Rowan and Aimee stood next to an examining table
29/04/2026
Cluster team helps patients remain independent and well at home

A cluster team supports people to regain their independence and helps keep them well at home and out of hospital.

27/04/2026
Swansea pioneers shortlisted for Wales' only cancer awards

Three individuals and seven teams from Swansea Bay have been recognised in the shortlist  for their achievements and innovations in cancer services.

Image shows four people seated in a wooded area.
Image shows four people seated in a wooded area.
27/04/2026
Study into cancer super-survivors could lead to more effective treatments

The South West Wales Cancer Institute at Swansea’s Singleton Hospital is one of just 17 UK oncology centres involved in the Rosalind study and recruited the first patient in Wales.

24/04/2026
Swansea Bay's cardiology team in first for Wales

Morriston Hospital’s cardiology department has broken new ground by becoming the first in Wales to perform an innovative, potentially lifesaving, procedure.

Liam and Jemma hold hands with a Las Vegas sign in the background
Liam and Jemma hold hands with a Las Vegas sign in the background
23/04/2026
From wheelchair to walking again and eloping to the Little White Chapel

Jemma Griffiths, 29, from Swansea is also expecting a baby and said she owes her progress to physiotherapist David Morgan who has been a “driving force”.

Carly Porter 
Carly Porter 
23/04/2026
Sexual health specialist shares expertise at national conference

ANP Carly Porter was invited to share her experience of treating patients with HIV

Alanna and Simon Brooke with baby Franklyn
Alanna and Simon Brooke with baby Franklyn
14/04/2026
Mother gives birth in A&E after experiencing a cardiac emergency while in labour

Baby Franklyn, who was delivered safely, was the first child to be born in Morriston Hospital for five years 

Alex Kiley presents cheque to NICU
Alex Kiley presents cheque to NICU
10/04/2026
Family's gratitude repaid by epic Swansea to London walk

A Llanelli family has raised an incredible £23,876 as a huge thank to the medical staff who saved the life of their new-born baby.

09/04/2026
Further reassurances over Gorseinon Hospital after meeting with councillors

The meeting included an update on the security plates put in place to protect the building, which we hope will be removed soon.

Daniel and Catherine stood with members of the class
Daniel and Catherine stood with members of the class
09/04/2026
New community physio sessions educate and inspire patients to hit the gym

Gym-based physiotherapy rehabilitation sessions are educating and empowering patients to continue their recovery in the community.

Patient support generic image
Patient support generic image
01/04/2026
New Listening to People statutory guidance to improve how NHS Wales responds to concerns

From today, 1 April 2026, NHS Wales will be implementing changes to the way concerns are investigated across Wales.

Amy, Carys and Lynne stood together
Amy, Carys and Lynne stood together
24/03/2026
New roles will support clusters to improve patients' health and wellbeing

Staff from third sector organisations will work collaboratively with primary care teams to help improve population health and wellbeing.

23/03/2026
Notice of board meeting - 26 March 2026

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 10:15am In the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR

Nicola and Timothy stood either side of the microscope
Nicola and Timothy stood either side of the microscope
19/03/2026
Specialist equipment allows more audiology patients to be seen in the community

People in Swansea can access more complex ear wax removal closer to home thanks to specialist equipment available in the community.

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