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Long-term Conditions News

2025

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

21/10/2025 - New machines help patients to easily monitor their health

09/10/2025 - Hospital volunteer Juddie shares her story to encourage others to have flu vaccine

30/09/2025 - Swansea experts awarded £1.2 million grant that could help transform stroke patient care

23/09/2025 - National Eye Health Week: "Nobody should be losing their sight to diabetes if it's preventable"

17/09/2025 - Women with gestational diabetes supported to prevent future diagnosis

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

04/09/2025 - Rapid response team helps support end of life patients at home

29/08/2025 - New exercise video set to aid patient recovery

08/08/2025 - New dynamic equipment to improve patient care as Manual Handling Team move into new state-of-the-art training facilities

10/07/2025 - Niche role brings speech and language therapy to the frontline

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

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

25/06/2025 - Staff's experiences help form disability network

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

17/06/2025 - New machines make blood pressure tests more accessible for patients

12/06/2025 - Major international clinical trial finds 'significant' impact of semaglutide on people with type 2 diabetes

09/06/2025 - Boost to patient care as renal ward reopens following £700,000 upgrade

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

30/05/2025 - Hospital staff issue lawnmower caution

29/05/2025 - Patients educated and supported to help prevent developing diabetes

23/05/2025 - Rebecca's serving up tasty meals for patients with swallowing difficulties

22/05/2025 - Volunteers launch social group for patients in Swansea cafe

20/05/2025 - Swansea Bay trials new approach to follow-up care of head and neck cancer patients

19/05/2025 - Quick test can help rule out bowel cancer sooner for patients

02/05/2025 - Educational sessions help to inform and inspire people living with MS

01/05/2025 - Strategic Equality Plan launched to improve service accessibility and acceptance for all

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

03/04/2025 - Innovative screening project helps identify people at risk of diabetes

20/03/2025 - Volunteers make a splash by tuning up for piano challenge

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

28/02/2025 - Mum who lost all her fingers to sepsis now has a full set again thanks to Morriston team

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

09/01/2025 - Fundraising group makes final generous farewell gesture to Breast Unit as it winds up for good

2024

23/12/2024 - Panto star Kev Johns visits Singleton chemo unit

17/12/2024 - Team helps prevent hospital stays with rehabilitation at home

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

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

15/11/2024 - Mr Wales says fitness is key to heart op recovery

14/11/2024 - Diabetes prevention programme making a big difference in Swansea Bay

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

25/10/2024 - Prehabilitation team educates and supports patients waiting for surgery

18/10/2024 - Sky's the limit as cancer centre fundraiser prepares for trek to Everest Base Camp

16/10/2024 - Cancer patient issues cigarette warning

14/10/2024 - Rugby star turned GP out to raise awareness of heart condition

09/10/2024 - Plant power and biodiversity benefit young patients in wildlife garden renovation

30/09/2024 - Blood test which looks for lung cancer DNA now available in Swansea Bay

30/09/2024 - Fundraising appeal launched to celebrate 20 years of the South West Wales Cancer Centre

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

20/09/2024 - Empty factory in Port Talbot could become a state-of-the-art dialysis centre

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

03/09/2024 - Palliative patients benefit from ultrasound machine donation

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

20/08/2024 - Inspirational ward keeps patients active

09/08/2024 - Patients show their true spirit in Cefn Coed's Olympic Games

24/07/2024 - Research study aims to detect lung cancer earlier via simple test

18/07/024 - Nurse urges everyone to stay safe in the sun

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

09/07/2024 - Rapid result tests will help ensure patients get antibiotics when needed

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

18/06/2024 - Optometrists will sharpen their skills to help deliver care closer to home

12/06/2024 - Community sessions help reduce waiting times for patients managing pain

29/05/2024 - Improving access to health care in Swansea Bay highlighted at international conference

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

14/05/2024 - Wellbeing support for lymphoedema patients is a UK first

14/05/2024 - Swansea's cancer centre first in Wales to offer tattoo-free radiotherapy

10/05/2024 - Event makes dying, death and bereavement process easier to talk about

09/05/2024 - Drop-in clinics offer fertility support and advice

09/05/2024 - Support programme for older people suffering from osteoarthritis

03/05/2024 - Communication is key to breaking down barriers around death and dying conversations

02/05/2024 - Staff try pureed diet to find out what life is like for their patients

30/04/2024 - Pioneering Rapid Diagnosis Centre to expand after successful two-year pilot

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

10/04/2024 - Patients and staff hail service which treats patients at home - and eases pressure on hospitals

02/04/2024 - Volunteers and their "buddies" give Tŷ Olwen patients more companionship and conversation

15/02/2024 - Mobile hubs deliver dementia support in Swansea Bay communities

06/02/2024 - New home for Bleeding Disorders Centre at Singleton Hospital

01/02/2024 - Fundraising family's sky-high gesture for Tŷ Olwen

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

2023

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

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

14/11/2023 - Prevention programme helps patients keep diabetes at bay

27/09/2023 - Staff experience reality of living with autism and dementia

12/09/2023 - £1.1million funding delivers more staff and care for palliative care patients

10/08/2023 - Patients applaud musical interlude

10/08/2023 - School cake sale raises hundreds of pounds for hospital service treating pupil

07/08/2023 - Speech therapy supports people to become their true selves

25/07/2023 - Nostalgic items bring back cherished memories for dementia patients

19/06/2023 - Motorcyclist getting back in the saddle after traffic accident to thank brain injury unit

16/02/2023 - Stub it out for good with Help Me Quit

16/02/2023 - Brushing up on oral hygiene with denture campaign

15/02/2023 - Unique new blood test used to screen bowel cancer survivors

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

30/12/2022 - New service helps patients manage their epilepsy and cuts waiting times

20/12/2022 - Family's generous Christmas gifts for children's ward

30/11/2022 - BHF funding offers hope for inherited cardiac conditions patients

16/11/2022 - HIV – get tested, get peace of mind

08/11/2022 - Ellie has a ball highlighting warning signs of diabetes

21/10/2022 - Rapid diagnosis helped put Helen's mind at rest on road to recovery

20/10/2022 - Care and support delivered to mums-to-be thanks to dual clinic

18/10/2022 - Burns patient's stark warning about the potential dangers of hot water bottles

14/10/2022 - Lab technician who caught Covid during pandemic issues vaccination plea

03/10/2022 - A marathon achievement over lifelong condition

27/09/2022 - Sight-saving service in Swansea available to more patients than ever

21/09/2022 - Clinic cuts wait times for diagnosis and prevents future hospital admissions

21/09/2022 - Annual memorial rugby tournament passes £30,000 to help tackle genetic heart conditions

06/09/2022 - Nurses' role helps keep people healthy and at home

26/08/2022 - Ashley's taking recovery step by step a year after leaving hospital

25/08/2022 - Paralysed triathlete taking steps on his journey of rehabilitation

19/08/2022 - New service offers food for thought to people with IBS

05/08/2022 - Swans gift for people living with dementia at Cefn Coed

27/07/2022 - Swansea mum receives life-changing new drug

27/07/2022 - A quick conversation could be all you need to avoid Type 2 diabetes

08/07/2022 - Burns nurse issues warning as temperatures soar

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

23/06/2022 - Patient's praise following improvement in IBD care and recruitment

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

12/05/2022 - Doctors prescribe dance classes to keep patients on their feet

29/04/2022 - Nurse's shock diagnosis leads to three peaks challenge

16/03/2022 - Swansea Bay staff raise awareness of delirium
2021

10/12/2021- New app will help people with diabetes manage their condition

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

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

2020

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

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

27/10/2020- The pen really is mightier than the sword for Swansea Bay patient

12/08/2020- New service supports people at home after stroke

03/08/2020- Callum back on his feet after coma

30/06/2020- Enjoying a taste of the good life at Neath Port Talbot Hospital

02/01/2020- Smoking warning for home oxygen users

2019

06/03/2019- New hair salon is a real highlight for dementia patients

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

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