Awards and recognition

2025

31/10/2025 - Specialist team celebrates 10th anniversary

30/10/2025 - Student artists give children's unit a colourful new look

29/10/2025 - Sheryl signs off with a Lifetime Achievement Award

24/10/2025 - New digital platform helping to cut orthopaedic waiting list in Swansea Bay up for award

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

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

10/09/2025 - Hundreds of overseas nurses recruited as successful campaign to fill vacancies comes to a close

21/08/2025 - Riding high! Jiffy's bike ride for 2025 is another huge success

20/08/2025 - Annie's sustainable approach helps patients and the planet

19/08/2025 - Experts give up their spare time to share skills to help children with genital abnormalities in Africa

13/08/2025 - Dental team claims national title for reducing waste to help environment

12/08/2025 - From Cwmtwrch couch to Barcelona, Kirsty catches running bug

08/08/2025 - Late artist Maureen's legacy lives on at Swansea cancer centre where she was treated

21/07/2025 - Hats off for sustainable-savvy Yumna following graduation

10/07/2025 - Stroke patient back in the saddle again

04/07/2025 - £4.8m to speed up scans at Swansea's largest hospital

27/06/2025 - Emergency Department earns bronze status after green efforts

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

25/06/2025 - Mental health professionals to become Swansea Bay's first Approved Clinicians

20/06/2025 - Achievements and career development celebrated at special event

19/06/2025 - Dental practices awarded for becoming more sustainable

18/06/2025 - Moving to Swansea Bay pays off personally and professionally for Melvin and Manjula

17/06/2025 - Robert's desire and determination helps develop colleagues' skills

16/06/2025 - Swansea Bay is the place to stay for overseas nurses

13/06/2025 - Swansea Bay staff named in King's Birthday Honours

11/06/2025 - Milestone calling for Calon as staff network is open to all

06/06/2025 - Raising a cuppa to Swansea Bay's volunteers to thank them all for their dedication

05/06/2025 - Titilope's Buckingham Palace invite gets royal approval

05/06/2025 - A cuppa and a chat with a friendly volunteer helps patients to relax

04/06/2025 - How Swansea Bay's "hidden" volunteers are helping to improve services

03/06/2025 - Tŷ Olwen's team of volunteers making such a huge difference to people's lives

30/05/2025 - Swansea Bay's creative week at Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025

22/05/2025 - Speak with Swansea Bay UHB staff at Eisteddfod yr Urdd

21/05/2025 - Natalie's role crucial to understanding why staff feel they belong in Swansea Bay

20/05/2025 - Celebrating all our researchers on International Clinical Trials Day

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

28/04/2025 - New treatment will help MS patients be treated quicker in another UK first

23/04/2025 - Benefits of biophilic project blossoms into award-winning work

17/04/2025 - Unit's national recognition for new system that cuts patients' time recovering in hospital

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

09/04/2025 - The King and I - Mike's MBE a reward for volunteer service

27/03/2025 - Hundreds of Swansea Bay men involved in game-changing prostate cancer treatment trial

18/03/2025 - Celebrating the work of our capital planning and estates teams

10/03/2025 - National award for inspiring nurse leader

07/03/2025 - Swansea Bay service wins award for helping to treat more patients safely at home

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

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

24/01/2025 - Hospital book trolley gathers momentum

16/01/2025 - Team recognised for helping to boost communities' health and wellbeing

10/01/2025 - Health board's Chair symbolises sustainable stance with visit to agriculture project

07/01/2025 - Apprenticeships paving the way for permanent role after students impress managers

07/01/2025 - Swansea knitting enthusiast manages over 600 volunteer knitters to produce hand-made items for hospital patients

06/01/2025 - Remarkable legacy of midwife who delivered more than a thousand babies

02/01/2025 - Swansea Bay biochemist awarded BEM in King's New Year's Honours

02/01/2025 - Swansea Bay's oldest dental nurse retires after 50-year career

2024

20/12/2024 - Swansea Bay team named best in Wales for work within primary care

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

17/12/2024 - Arts-based staff wellbeing project wins another national award

16/12/2024 - Celebrating the tireless dedication of Swansea Bay's army of volunteers

12/12/2024 - The forum set up to help parent carers

06/12/2024 - Keeping cancer treatment machines running leads to Dean scoring a UK first

21/11/2024 - They think it's Aloha – and it is now for Ironman Andrew after dream comes true

18/11/2024 - Project continues to grow with double awards success

05/11/2024 - Eirian's quality care around the clock for loved one and his patients

31/10/2024 - Echocardiography Department continues to set the standards

30/10/2024 - National award nomination for nurse behind boosting vaccinations

29/10/2024 - Nurse up for national award for helping to introduce innovative app

25/10/2024 - Three improvement projects based in Swansea Bay University Health Board win at the NHS Wales Awards 2024

08/10/2024 - Cavell Stars for fund-raising duo's efforts to support children in Africa with malnutrition

27/09/2024 - Heart transplant survivor appeals for everyone to consider organ donation - and let family know your wishes

27/09/2024 - Wendy's wonderful service comes to an end after nearly half a century with NHS

26/09/2024 - One Bay Way Staff Awards 2024 winners revealed

24/09/2024 - Burns centre staff share their expertise at international conference

24/09/2024 - Team steers trainees onto the road to recruitment

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

17/09/2024 - Cluster's focus on mental wellbeing sees team shortlisted for national award

16/09/2024 - Work of OTs held up as an example for therapists across the UK

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

10/09/2024 - Swansea Bay delivers new 10-minute MS injection in UK first

05/09/2024 - Specialist nurse awarded for role in improving care for wound patients

02/09/2024 - It's 50 not out for Christine but she has no desire to retire just yet

16/08/2024 - Lockdowns open up triathlon career for MIU nurse

15/08/2024 - Celebrating staff who uproot their lives to deliver care in Swansea Bay

14/08/2024 - More amazing stories of outstanding care at Morriston Hospital Patient Choice Awards

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

19/07/2024 - It's Morriston Hospital's turn to be in the Patient Choice Awards spotlight

18/07/2024 - Double award win for Swansea Bay as litter picking projects sweeps to victory

11/07/2024 - It's a win double for Swansea Bay at college awards night

08/07/2024 - Award is shot in the arm for service vaccinating children with important immunisation

28/06/2024 - Filipino nurses celebrate 20 years in Swansea

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

19/06/2024 - The international nurses swapping St Lucia and Australia for a new life in Swansea Bay

17/06/2024 - Swansea Bay's Patient Choice Awards make welcome return

14/06/2024 - Birthday Honours MBE for Swansea Bay psychologist

28/05/2024 - Senior nurse recognised as a shining star by staff and patients

17/05/2024 - Patient pens emotional letter of thanks

16/05/2024 - GP and leading light at pioneering centre is retiring – but not calling it a day

16/05/2024 - Staff awarded for using app to help treat wounds more effectively

05/05/2024 - Swansea Bay welcomes first overseas midwife

25/04/2024 - Rugby legend praises staff's skills and team-work following wife's surgery

17/04/2024 - Teamwork key to wheelchair workshop success

11/04/2024 - Staff recognised for helping create inclusive culture for staff and patients

03/04/2024 - New role will help support staff and boost workforce

28/03/2024 - Swansea Bay psychologist handed unusual opportunity to represent his country on global stage

25/03/2024 - Award-winning support group is helping brain injury patients get their lives back on track

18/03/2024 - Clinic supporting mums-to-be gains national recognition

13/03/2024 - Renal patient pays thanks to the 'tireless' staff who have helped his family over the years

08/03/2024 - Let's get digital - meet the women helping transform the health board's key systems

01/03/2024 - Use of Welsh language speaks volumes for patient care

27/02/2024 - From neonatal to Nordic after Swansea nurse wins scholarship to Denmark

26/02/2024 - Patient Choice Awards are back for the first time since the pandemic

07/02/2024 - Passion for learning leads to nurse managing her own team

30/01/2024 - Practices awarded for taking action to help the planet

29/01/2024 - Rising star doctor shines in Swansea Bay

25/01/2024 - Staff presented with NHS Wales Awards for innovative services

25/01/2024 - Award-winner Pat's sharing decades of knowledge in new role

16/01/2024 - Lifelong learning champion leading by example

15/01/2024 - Men supported to share experiences of living with learning disabilities

08/01/2024 - Nurse's new skills allow for earlier discharges home from hospital

04/01/2024 - Education sessions lead to reduction in waiting lists for people with long-term pain

04/01/2024 - Renal nurse wins award for excellence in her mentor's name

2023

29/12/2023 - New Year's Honour for former Morriston ED consultant

28/12/2023 - Award for programme which has seen huge reduction in pupils needing specialist support

13/12/2023 - New research shows exercise can reduce the risk of stroke after menopause

07/12/2023 - Morriston Hospital's League of Friends - the UK's oldest - celebrates 80th birthday

07/12/2023 - Doctor combines sporting excellence with NHS career

30/11/2023 - Nurses meet King Charles during royal appointment

22/11/2023 - Wellbeing project Sharing HOPE scoops top honour

15/11/2023 - Swansea Bay University Health Board wins at the NHS Wales Awards 2023

15/11/2023 - Swansea Bay peer support group playing key role in helping patients conquer diabetes fears

10/11/2023 - Neuro-rehabilitation fundraiser gets Royal reply

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

07/11/2023 - Gower practice eyes national title

02/11/2023 - Education and leadership see pharmacy team named the best in Wales

02/11/2023 - Creative project supporting the mental well-being of NHS staff to continue

20/10/2023 - Pride in Calon's contribution to LGBTQ+ history exhibition at National Museum

17/10/2023 - Cluster's health and well-being initiative shortlisted for national award

13/10/2023 - Nurse with more than 4 decades service is awarded a Cavell Star for her 'compassionate leadership'

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

03/10/2023 - Nurse helps lead significant change in pressure ulcer assessments across Wales

27/09/2023 - Master's degree rings up success for call handler who retrained as a nurse

25/09/2023 - Palliative care paramedics shortlisted for national award

20/09/2023 - Swansea Bay consultant playing vital role in helping the NHS recruit international medics

15/09/2023 - Launch of the new Swansea Bay Nursing and Midwifery Academy

14/09/2023 - Health board wants to tell apprentices "you're hired!"

08/09/2023 - Staff's success celebrated at Living Our Values Awards 2023

15/08/2023 - Role model nurse nominated for award after carving path for BAME colleagues

14/08/2023 - Newly qualified nurse wins award after a nine year journey to graduate

09/08/2023 - Nurse hopes fellowship is key to retention

03/08/2023 - Nurses' dedication earns national award

07/07/2023 - More than sun, sea and sand to staff's beach events

04/07/2023 - NHS@75... Swansea Bay's Hazel named among Nursing Times' 75 most influential nurses

26/06/2023 - Staff express themselves through art to boost mental health and wellbeing

14/06/2023 - Cardiac service pioneered at Morriston clocks up 1,000th patient and wins UK recognition

14/06/2023 - Friendships forged in former blacksmiths shed credited with saving lives

17/03/2023 - Award is just reward for nurse's commitment to care

17/03/2023 - Funding award will speed up cancer diagnoses

03/03/2023 - Audiologist awarded for research into demand for hearing services

16/02/2023 - Funding award will speed up cancer diagnoses

16/02/2023 - Wales-first response team keeping vulnerable children out of hospital

16/02/2023 - Home service success for respiratory team

16/02/2023 - Helping patients gain control of cellulitis

16/02/2023 - ED notches up triple award success

13/02/2023 - Swansea Bay's green approach showcased at sustainability event

31/01/2023 - Croatia mercy mission proves career-changing moment for award-winning audiologist

18/01/2023 - Lymphoedema service success leads to national recognition for Swansea Bay doctor

2022

16/12/2022 - Morriston team becomes UK leader for open-heart surgery patient safety

15/12/2022 - Surplus beds scheme wins national award

15/12/2022 - Pathology worker who picked up the camera to help with mental health wins photographer award - for the second consecutive year

23/09/2022 - Record-breaking LOV Awards 2022 highlights staff achievements

20/07/2022 - Director of Nursing declared a shining light after Star award

01/07/2022 - Maggie's making a big difference for adults with learning disabilities

21/06/2022 - Swansea pioneer awarded outstanding achievement at Wales' first cancer awards

23/05/2022 - Royal recognition for role in planning health board's response to pandemic

08/04/2022 - Swansea Bay nurse declared a real star by her peers

16/02/2022 - New lymphoedema patient service gains global interest after award success

2021

14/12/2021 - Audiology team receives fantastic news at awards ceremony

07/12/2021 - Swansea clinical psychologist wins award for Outstanding Contribution to Research Delivery

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

03/11/2021 - Nurse dedicated to helping people with diabetes wins national award

18/10/2021 - Morriston professor receives prestigious award from Danish university

08/10/2021 - Students' praise for teaching doctors

19/08/2021 - Heavens above – Lymphoedema award is out of this world!

06/08/2021 - Gold medal recognition for Swansea Bay UHB's medical device training team

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

28/07/2021 - ED nurses win award for protecting vulnerable children and adults during pandemic

22/07/2021 - Staff members' international sporting success

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

07/07/2021 - Swansea Bay patients and staff play crucial role in life-saving Covid-19 research

11/06/2021 - Warm congratulations as former Swansea Bay CEO Tracy Myhill is recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

11/06/2021 - Swansea Bay's Dr Elizabeth Davies recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List

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

16/02/2021 - ED staff awards helps resuscitate morale during pandemic

2020

30/12/2020 - Frontline staff receive New Year Honours

11/12/2020 - Team of champions help patients with learning difficulties face surgery

19/11/2020 - Specialist nurse scripts short film to improve insulin safety

04/11/2020 - Lifestyle changes can prevent Type 2 Diabetes

20/10/2020 - Swansea Bay student nurse named best in Britain

15/10/2020 - Fight against Hepatitis C mentioned in despatches

09/10/2020 - Swansea Bay employees feature in Queen's Birthday Honours List

09/10/2020 - Historic Swansea Bay double in awards

22/09/2020 - Digital stories project has something to write home about

10/09/2020 - Swansea Bay's Digital Stories project creating new chapter in health care

07/09/2020 - Covid-19 support for staff leads to shortlists for two UK awards

25/08/2020 - Swansea Bay nurses in running for top award

19/06/2020 - COVID-19 Response Earns National Award Nominations

09/04/2020 -  Rainbows strike gold with district nurses

20/02/2020 - Nurse who transformed cardiac service nominated for prestigious award 

2019

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

27/12/2019 - Health board staff awarded for innovative healthcare advancement work

14/11/2019 - Swansea Bay nurses honoured in RCN Wales Nurse of the Year awards

12/11/2019 - Twins' flu-prevention film nominated for national award

08/11/2019 - Psychiatric service receives prestigious accreditation

23/10/2019 - Swansea Bay Chief Executive wins second leadership award this year

07/10/2019 - Long service celebration for dedicated Swansea Bay staff

26/09/2019 - Team up for top award for helping to grow new generation of NHS workers

16/08/2019 - Praise for partnership that is helping prevent suicide

17/07/2019 - Global award for premature baby care

15/07/2019 - Team earns nomination for tackling real pressure point

02/07/2019 - Training plan wins double award for Sam

02/07/2019 - Early years team nominated in NHS Wales Awards 2019

07/06/2019 - Blaze-hit ward staff get special honour

26/04/2019 - Nurse and team in line for national recognition

05/04/2019 - Award for Sarah Hemington-Gorse