Families News

2025

29/10/2025 - Dad praises lifechanging support to help him quit smoking for good

23/10/2025 - Fab four teenage brothers raise £3,000 after mum's breast cancer diagnosis

17/10/2025 - Birth centre welcomes its 200th baby since reopening

09/10/2025 - Mission accomplished - Swansea celeb Mal Pope leads celebrations as we reach Cwtsh Clos fundraising target

02/10/2025 - Morriston ED Choir's arena gig invite

12/09/2025 - Homecoming concert set to complete charitable cause in memory of Gulliver

12/09/2025 - Bride's big day made even more special as mum beats cancer to make wedding

29/07/2025 - New-look homes for families to stay close to their poorly babies

08/07/2025 - Communities in Neath Port Talbot showing strength and solidarity through challenging times

27/06/2025 -  Mum pens letter to thank maternity staff for safe delivery of 'rainbow' baby

26/06/2025 - Cwtsh Clos gardens have growing appeal as £160,000 transformation takes shape

23/06/2025 - Families struggling with bereavement offered free counselling for the first time

18/06/2025 - Charity launches appeal to create an 'oasis of nature' for children receiving care at hospital

13/06/2025 - Family's generous donation in memory of Tegan

11/06/2025 - Birth unit welcomes anniversary newborns

30/05/2025 - Hospital staff issue lawnmower caution

22/05/2025 - Family's fundraising a 'dip in the ocean' compared to their thanks for neonatal staff

29/04/2025 - Baby Abigail marks a special milestone

17/04/2025 - Birth centre artwork is picture perfect for midwives and mums-to-be

16/04/2025 - Morriston Hospital first in Wales to launch rapid form of treatment for heart failure

03/03/2025 - Holidaymaker's eternal thanks to Morriston staff who saved her life

28/02/2025 - Patients with rare muscular diseases cared for by specialist team

24/02/2025 - Win-win for Swansea Bay Health Charity and Swansea City

21/02/2025 - Swansea City's Lawrence Vigouroux supports Cwtsh Clos appeal

17/02/2025 - Family explains why our Cwtsh Clos Appeal is so important after using house twice while babies were in NICU

13/02/2025 - Orchestra drums up support for health board charity's fundraising appeal

07/02/2025 - Why Swansea City are helping us to hit the target with our Cwtsh Clos fundraising appeal

28/01/2025 - Couple hit the target in hospital fundraising

17/01/2025 - Wellbeing room for patients and staff opens at Swansea's cancer centre thanks to group's generosity

10/01/2025 - Care given to two dads inspires fundraising for hospital

03/01/2025 - Midwife unknowingly worked alongside the person that delivered her into the world for six years

2024

27/12/2024 - It's a labour of love as new mum welcomes baby son in the hospital room where she was born

24/12/2024 - First time mum and dad welcome three wonderful Christmas babies

20/12/2024 - Couple enjoy first Christmas cuddles with baby Archie thanks to "exceptional" maternity care

18/12/2024 - Santa Claus and special guests bring presents and season's greetings to Morriston's paediatric ward

18/12/2024 - Neonatal babies enjoy first Christmas party

17/12/2024 - Christmas magic sees Santa speak to young hospital patients from his North Pole ho-ho-home

17/12/2024 - Swansea City's special visit to young patients in Morriston Hospital

16/12/2024 - Wales and Ospreys player Jac Morgan is a Christmas star on the children's ward

12/12/2024 - Santa's special cause sees Swansea bike ride

03/12/2024 - New mum's endurance challenge set to help others relax

22/11/2024 - Carnival team's latest donation to the South West Wales Cancer Centre

21/11/2024 - New facility opens in boost to Swansea Bay's unpaid carers

18/11/2024 - Coastal walk aims to boost Cwtsh Clos appeal

13/11/2024 - Fitting tribute to much loved Ann

04/11/2024 - Diamonds are forever grateful for life-saving care at Swansea cancer centre

24/10/2024 - Sisters step up to a challenge to thank cancer centre that cared for their dad

10/10/2024 - Women who suffer pregnancy loss to receive extra support thanks to training scheme

09/10/2024 - Singleton Hospital's maternity staff hailed as "real heroes of society"

01/10/2024 - New team helping mums quit smoking

20/09/2024 - Clinic supporting mums-to-be shortlisted for national award

19/09/2024 - Organ donation team set to shout its cause from the mountain tops

13/09/2024 - Swans inspired charity move that's set to run and run

11/09/2024 - Swansea Bay sets the standards for end-of-life care

10/09/2024 - Major maternity announcements for Swansea Bay as services re-open

28/08/2024 - 'Miracle child' who defied the odds to beat brain tumour pays thanks again as she reaches landmark birthday

13/08/2024 - Special Swans thank you to Cwtsh Clos fundraisers

05/08/2024 - Mum rushed to hospital with life-threatening infection hours after giving birth raises thousands for ward which saved her

02/08/2024 - Neath Port Talbot Hospital nurse Eirian is named Carer of the Year

26/07/2024 - Awards highlight 'outstanding' care provided by Swansea Bay maternity staff

23/07/2024 - Trailblazing nurse fulfils special birthday wish

16/07/2024 - Well-being workshops for young people over summer thanks to Tesco cash

12/07/2024 - Grateful parents head up into the clouds to thank amazing team

02/07/2024 - Mum's the word as NHS family hit the heights to fundraise for patients

28/06/2024 - Award-winning Baby Chatter programme gives little ones a great start in life

29/05/2024 - Swansea mum's thanks to cancer centre team rings out loud and clear

23/05/2024 - Heart exhibition helps put minds at ease in Morriston's cardiac intensive care

26/04/2024 - NICU volunteers share their stories to support Cwtsh Clos campaign

23/04/2024 - Have your say and help set the standard for end-of-life care

28/03/2024 - Cwtsh Clos enjoys angelic partnership

22/03/2024 - Cwtsh Clos coffee group offers support

13/03/2024 - Mum shares memories of Cwtsh Clos Christmas

28/02/2024 - Hospital homes are a real lifesaver says mum supporting the Cwtsh Clos campaign

14/02/2024 - Mal shares personal heartbreak to support Cwtsh Clos fundraising campaign for families of sick babies

09/02/2024 - What a difference a year has made for baby Rohan born weighing just 1lb 8oz

2023

29/12/2023 - Family therapy to help rehabilitation of offenders

19/12/2023 - A Christmas Carol at mother and baby unit

08/11/2023 - Mum's marathon effort for unit that treated daughter and made family feel at home

09/10/2023 - When parents lose their baby, specialist bereavement midwife Christie-Ann is there to support them

26/09/2023 - Specialist role helps support families and improve children's well-being

15/09/2023 - Swansea pharmacist supports hospitals to prescribe safely during Africa visit

02/08/2023 - Iggle Piggle and JJ earn rave reviews from children's ward

23/06/2023 - Filipino nursing dynasty going from strength to strength

23/06/2023 - Parents donate cuddle cot to allow grieving families to create precious memories

27/02/2023 - Generous donation helps families stay closer to loved ones

2022

17/06/2022 - New Lighthouse service steers families towards a healthier lifestyle

17/05/2022 - Doc's dash out of Africa to be with wife and newborn son inspires charity push

09/02/2022- New one-stop shop will improve access for fertility treatment

21/01/2022- GP hails new paramedic team as game-changing

2021

30/12/2021- Families urged to consider bringing loved ones home from hospital

03/12/2021- Generous donation offers families special place to unwind

04/11/2021 School nurses roll out drive-through flu vaccinations for pupils

26/10/2021- Emergency department nurse's heartfelt gesture to comfort grieving children

22/10/2021 - Appeal to families – help your relative go home from hospital

15/10/2021- Swansea Bay's first perinatal mental health midwife offers support at new unit

14/09/2021 Meet one of the nurses who talks to families on the 'most difficult days of their lives'

31/08/2021 Genetic cardiac testing service made permanent

30/07/2021- Recognition for Swansea Bay nurse in Nursing Times awards

30/07/2021- Unforgettable gesture from Swansea Bay Baby Loss Group

16/07/2021 - How Swansea Bay's Nurse of the Year has helped asylum seekers through the COVID-19 pandemic

16/07/2021- Children presenting with sunburn in Morriston Hospital prompts warning

14/07/2021 - Public urged to help prevent falls

10/06/2021- Learning disability nurse uses technology to keep residents connected

08/06/2021- Children, young people and their families to get help to manage their weight

07/06/2021 Online portal making a big difference to rheumatology patients

24/05/2021-Mum's book helps children shake off their fear of hospital

21/05/2021- New virtual counselling and support for Swansea Bay's youngsters

04/05/2021- Sun, sea and safety!

24/03/2021-Only mother and baby unit of its kind in Wales to open in Swansea Bay

02/03/2021-Youngster hopes to pack a punch with her Covid handwashing video

09/02/2021- Cluster's children's counselling service expanded to adults

26/01/2021- New Chapter in Speech and Language Therapy

21/01/2021 New Wellness Centre for city's High Street

2020

05/10/2020- Mum's heartfelt thanks for tiny Theodore's treatment

23/07/2020- Rosie the rag doll keeps young patients moving through Covid pandemic

16/07/2020 - Food hampers delight families

29/06/2020 - Missed vaccinations could lead to measles outbreak

29/05/2020- Celebrating lockdown babies

23/04/2020- Mum praises Swansea midwifery team after baby's safe arrival

25/02/2020 Cartoon will put young patients at ease

2019

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

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

29/11/2019 Volunteers to help breastfeeding mums on Swansea Bay's postnatal wards

12/11/2019 Learning disability training to be mandatory following health board's work with campaigners

17/07/2019 Global award for premature baby care

02/07/2019 Just what the social prescriber ordered!

14/06/2019 Child and Family Wellbeing Service helps parents cope

02/04/2019 First family festival at NPTH

14/03/2019 New video guides help families develop healthy habits

18/02/2019 From struggling to form sentences to a speaking part in school play

13/02/2019 Choir raise funds for baby basics charity

11/02/2019 Men on dementia ward enjoy a warm welcome in their own pub

07/02/2019 New video bids to stem hurtful comments made to children with feeding tubes

30/01/2019 Emotional podcast praises 'purpose and passion' of staff saving tiny babies

22/01/2019 Exhibition offers visitors a unique chance to explore Cefn Coed Hospital

21/01/2019 'How a normal cold robbed me of my smile for a second time'

11/01/2019 Jax the cockerpoo makes debut at Morriston Hospital

08/01/2019 Protect yourself and others from the misery of Norovirus this winter

02/01/2019 Memorial service in Bridgend for loved and lost babies on January 12th