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21/12/2024
It's animal magic as petting farm visits lights up day for children and staff

An alpaca and a little donkey among four-legged visitors to Morriston Hospital.

Members of the team with their award
Members of the team with their award
20/12/2024
Swansea Bay team named best in Wales for work within primary care

A Swansea Bay team has been named the best in Wales for its multidisciplinary working throughout primary care.

Image is of a baby.
Image is of a baby.
20/12/2024
Couple enjoy first Christmas cuddles with baby Archie thanks to "exceptional" maternity care

Mum Aimee underwent an emergency procedure after a scan revealed she was at risk of a late miscarriage.

Image shows two men standing around a woman siting on a chair
Image shows two men standing around a woman siting on a chair
18/12/2024
Ospreys makes hospital visits to spread Christmas cheer and presents

The Ospreys have paid festive flying visits to three Swansea Bay hospitals to chat to patients and deliver early Christmas presents.

Santa, hospital staff, soldiers and Mickey Mouse smiling in a hospital ward
Santa, hospital staff, soldiers and Mickey Mouse smiling in a hospital ward
18/12/2024
Santa Claus and special guests bring presents and season's greetings to Morriston's pediatric ward

Children, parents and staff delighted with early gifts provided by the charity Dreams and Wishes.

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NICUparty1
18/12/2024
Neonatal babies enjoy first Christmas party

Your child’s first Christmas is always a special occasion but some families have more reason than most to be grateful.

Sharing Hope group pic
Sharing Hope group pic
17/12/2024
Arts-based staff wellbeing project wins another national award

Sharing Hope encourages workers to share their stories through art 

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
17/12/2024
Notice of special board meeting - 19th December 2024

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 19th December 2024 at 9.15am the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR.

Virtual ward physiotherapists stood in front of a mural
Virtual ward physiotherapists stood in front of a mural
17/12/2024
Team helps prevent hospital stays with rehabilitation at home

Physiotherapists are supporting patients with their rehabilitation at home rather than in hospital as part of Swansea Bay’s virtual wards.

Image shows people dressed as elves with a young hospital patient.
Image shows people dressed as elves with a young hospital patient.
17/12/2024
Christmas magic sees Santa speak to young hospital patients from his North Pole ho-ho-home

The now-traditional Connected Santa event returns to Morriston Hospital.

Image shows a group of people stood around a child in a hospital bed
Image shows a group of people stood around a child in a hospital bed
17/12/2024
Swansea City's special visit to young patients in Morriston Hospital

Swansea City stars have kicked off Christmas with a special visit to Morriston Hospital to meet young patients and spread some early festive cheer.

Jac Morgan pictured with Finian Gleaves, 14, who is holding a selection box.
Jac Morgan pictured with Finian Gleaves, 14, who is holding a selection box.
16/12/2024
Wales and Ospreys player Jac Morgan is a Christmas star on the children's ward

Jac brought along some selection boxes.

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

A special pre-Christmas event has been held to say thank you to health board volunteers who make such a difference each and every day.

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

His usual mode of transport is a sleigh but this weekend Santa will be switching to two wheels to raise money for a cause close to his heart.

Image shows a woman standing at a podium
Image shows a woman standing at a podium
12/12/2024
The forum set up to help parent carers

A Swansea group is lending a helping hand to parents who provide round-the-clock care for their children – of any age, including adult sons and daughters.

Mel Evans and Ffion
Mel Evans and Ffion
10/12/2024
Dad's thanks for support after walking his daughter down the aisle despite losing both his legs

Former policeman Mel Evans needed his legs amputated after suffering a heart attack

Image shows a man standing alongside a stack of computer servers.
Image shows a man standing alongside a stack of computer servers.
06/12/2024
Keeping cancer treatment machines running leads to Dean scoring a UK first

Singleton Hospital's Dean Fyfield is the first clinical computing technologist to be included in a national register, demonstrating his commitment to safe clinical practice.

Image shows a woman looking into the camera.
Image shows a woman looking into the camera.
05/12/2024
Store staff feeling on top of the world after colleague's cancer care inspires fundraising challenge

The team from Macron in Neath have donated almost £1,600 to the South West Wales Cancer Centre.

A group of nursing staff standing alongside a man holding a large cheque.
A group of nursing staff standing alongside a man holding a large cheque.
04/12/2024
Putt it there! Luke makes golf day donation to say a big thank you for heart op

Dad-of-two back in the swing after congenital defect is fixed by Morriston team.

A seating area with sofa and coffee table
A seating area with sofa and coffee table
03/12/2024
Staff mental health boost after Morriston Hospital wellbeing zone upgrade

Charitable funds provides a range of new facilities in hospitals' staff library.

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