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Image shows medical staff standing in front of a medication cabinet
Image shows medical staff standing in front of a medication cabinet
14/08/2025
New system speeds up medication transfer for patients

A new transfer system is ensuring medications are following patients more efficiently as they move through different departments and wards at Morriston Hospital – improving care, and also delivering carbon and cost benefits.

Dental staff with health board staff in a garden area
Dental staff with health board staff in a garden area
13/08/2025
Dental team claims national title for reducing waste to help environment

A Neath Port Talbot dental practice has received national recognition for its dedication to becoming more sustainable.

Image shows four people in a radiotherapy room.
Image shows four people in a radiotherapy room.
13/08/2025
Farmer David first person in Wales to receive high-tech cancer treatment

Patients who would previously have needed at least 15 radiotherapy sessions now only require five.

Image shows a large group of women rugby players on a pitch.
Image shows a large group of women rugby players on a pitch.
12/08/2025
Women's touch rugby tournament scores big in aid of Swansea Bay's very own cancer centre

Inaugural event raises more than £23,000 to support patients, families and staff at the South West Wales Cancer Centre

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

Swansea Bay Communications Assistant Kirsty Phillips can thank disc jockey Reece Parkinson for helping her get into the running groove.

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

The equipment will make it safer to lift vulnerable patients who have fallen

Image shows a group of people holding a large cheque.
Image shows a group of people holding a large cheque.
08/08/2025
Late artist Maureen's legacy lives on at Swansea cancer centre where she was treated

Her family have donated some of Maureen’s artwork and £1,800 to help brighten up the Chemotherapy Day Unit.

Trecking
Trecking
07/08/2025
Director for Public Health prescribes regular exercise

Swansea Bay’s Interim Executive Director for Public Health, Gillian Richardson, has shared her thoughts on the importance of regular exercise in keeping us all fit and well as part of the health board’s Active August campaign

Children placing food on a plate in a kitchen
Children placing food on a plate in a kitchen
04/08/2025
Pupils taught importance of nutritious meals thanks to cluster team-up

Scores of schoolchildren are onside with healthy eating after a team-up between primary care staff and Swansea City AFC Foundation.

31/07/2025
Stronger together - how public services aim to transform lives for good

Crucial public services helping to support people of all ages across Swansea continue to be strengthened, according to a new report.

Active August 1
Active August 1
31/07/2025
Time to put you best foot forward for Active August!

Over the coming month, Swansea Bay University Health Board will be focusing on helping older people move more to boost their overall health and wellbeing.

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

The properties allow families whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit to stay near them during their stay at Singleton Hospital

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
25/07/2025
Notice of board meeting - 31 July 2025

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 31 July 2025 at 10:15am the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR.

Images show two children holding vegetables in front of their faces
Images show two children holding vegetables in front of their faces
25/07/2025
Pupils' Cae Felin visit ensures learning continues outside of the classroom

An award-winning Swansea Bay project has proved it’s a class act by giving schoolchildren a chance to chip in and learn about how to grow food.

Kelly and Mohammed stood in front of a desk
Kelly and Mohammed stood in front of a desk
23/07/2025
New clinic helps to upskill students and improve access for patients

Optometrists are honing their skills and helping to reduce waiting times for patients as part of a new teaching facility in Neath Port Talbot.

Geraint Jeffreys and Wayne Richards
Geraint Jeffreys and Wayne Richards
22/07/2025
Retired dentists say thanks by raising thousands after returning to fitness following cancer battles

Friends Geraint and Wayne wanted to do something for the South West Wales Cancer Centre to thank them for the support they received. 

Image shows a woman standing next to a hand rail
Image shows a woman standing next to a hand rail
21/07/2025
Hats off for sustainable-savvy Yumna following graduation

A Swansea Bay trainee clinical scientist is spearheading the charge for sustainable change after graduating from a national leadership academy.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
15/07/2025
An open letter to Swansea Bay residents about the Independent Review into our Maternity and Neonatal Services

An open letter to Swansea Bay residents about the Independent Review into our Maternity and Neonatal Services.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
15/07/2025
Response to Independent Review of Swansea Bay UHB Maternity and Neonatal Services

Our full statement in response to the Independent Review into Swansea Bay UHB Maternity and Neonatal Services.

A man having his eyes tested
A man having his eyes tested
11/07/2025
New pathways help patients receive eye care closer to home

More people are being seen by optometrists closer to home thanks to new pathways which are helping to streamline eye care.

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