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Exterior photo of Gorseinon Hospital.
Exterior photo of Gorseinon Hospital.
26/02/2026
Gorseinon Hospital update

Gorseinon Hospital is open and there are no plans to close it, but the time period for the temporary bed transfers has been extended.

Health board staff sat around a table with the Minister
Health board staff sat around a table with the Minister
26/02/2026
New community sessions helping to teach women about pelvic health

Women across Swansea Bay are taking part in free community-based sessions teaching them about pelvic health.

Wyn Thomas, centre
Wyn Thomas, centre
24/02/2026
Extended life expectancy for patients after fresh approach to use of cancer drug
Amputation saw and knives
Amputation saw and knives
23/02/2026
Historical 'cutting edge' surgical equipment goes on display

The collection in Singleton Staff Library showcases items used over the past century 

Rhian and Jess stood next to a TV screen
Rhian and Jess stood next to a TV screen
23/02/2026
Training programme helps to upskill primary care staff on women's health

Primary care staff in Swansea Bay are enhancing their skills by learning more about a variety of topics related to women’s health

Image shows a woman standing next to some bricks
Image shows a woman standing next to some bricks
19/02/2026
Sue's 40-year service to healthcare recognised with inaugural award

Sue Jones was there at the start when Neath Port Talbot Hospital was built in 2002 – the last NHS Wales hospital to be funded by a Private Finance Initiative.

Anna, Sowndarya, Ian and Alex stood in front of a desk
Anna, Sowndarya, Ian and Alex stood in front of a desk
18/02/2026
New hub provides regular access to health and wellbeing support

A new community hub where people can access information and support to improve their wellbeing has launched in Swansea.

Zoe Fisher
Zoe Fisher
10/02/2026
Wellbeing project for people with brain injuries adapted to support students and adopted across Wales

Developed in partnership with Swansea University, the initiative has been singled out for its innovative ideas  

Image shows two women holding blood pressure cuffs
Image shows two women holding blood pressure cuffs
09/02/2026
Switching to reusable blood pressure cuffs will produce savings for environment and health board

Swansea Bay is taking steps to significantly reduce the waste it produces by finishing the general use of single use blood pressure cuffs – saving the emissions equivalent of 22 car journeys around the world every year.

Karina
Karina
05/02/2026
Swansea Bay clinicians in Senedd awards

Two Swansea Bay projects have been showcased in The Senedd and handed major awards.

Yvette and Gemma stood in front of the GCG Dental Practice logo
Yvette and Gemma stood in front of the GCG Dental Practice logo
27/01/2026
Public reminded antibiotics aren't needed for common dental issue

Dental staff in Swansea Bay are reminding people that antibiotics aren’t needed when it comes to relieving discomfort caused by a common complaint.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
22/01/2026
Notice of board meeting - 29 January 2026

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 10:45am in the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR.

A screenshot from a video
A screenshot from a video
22/01/2026
New videos to support people referred to hospital with suspected cancer

Being told you may have cancer and need an urgent hospital referral will be one of the most anxious times in anyone’s life. New videos offering information and support are now available.

Nick, Julie, Alan and Emma stood in front of a table with vegetables
Nick, Julie, Alan and Emma stood in front of a table with vegetables
20/01/2026
Lifestyle project has right recipe to boost health and wellbeing

People in Swansea have been given the recipe to help improve their health and wellbeing as part of a new lifestyle scheme.

Singleton Hospital Day Surgical Unit
Singleton Hospital Day Surgical Unit
19/01/2026
Award for unit's 'outstanding' support for student nurses

Singleton Hospital's Day Surgical Unit recognised for going the extra mile for nurses in training 

Ryan Jones
Ryan Jones
14/01/2026
Welsh rugby legend passes on thanks to hospital staff

Former Wales Grand Slam winning rugby captain, Ryan Jones, has thanked Swansea Bay staff for helping him get over an injury… sustained 10 years ago.

12/01/2026
Open letter to the public 

Over the past week, Morriston Hospital’s Emergency Department and other front door services have faced very high demand, leading us to declare two business continuity incidents. We want to update you on the situation and thank everyone who has used our services for their patience. 

Image of the sign outside Morriston Hospital
Image of the sign outside Morriston Hospital
12/01/2026
Important information about visiting Morriston Hospital

Some of the wards are temporarily closed to visitors.

Jeremy Miles with members of staff from Swansea Bay
Jeremy Miles with members of staff from Swansea Bay
12/01/2026
Swansea Bay praised for helping set the standard for community-based audiology

Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles had high praise for staff involved in an innovative primary care audiology service.

Josh Lau
Josh Lau
06/01/2026
Dedicated pharmacist now at the heart of the cardiology team

The deployment has reduced medication errors and won an NHS Wales Award

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