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Sowndarya and Lorraine stood next to the machine
Sowndarya and Lorraine stood next to the machine
21/10/2025
New machines help patients to easily monitor their health

New machines allow people in some Swansea GP practices to easily monitor their blood pressure, weight and more to help encourage healthy lifestyles.

Mila
Mila
17/10/2025
Birth centre welcomes its 200th baby since reopening

Neath Port Talbot Hospital’s Birth Centre has welcomed its 200th new arrival in just over a year since reopening.

Image shows three people on a construction site.
Image shows three people on a construction site.
17/10/2025
Work starts on £14 million Singleton Hospital development that will transform cancer diagnoses

The new PET-CT facility is due to see its first patients in early 2027.

A person lying on the floor waiting for help
A person lying on the floor waiting for help
15/10/2025
Preventing falls - three questions which may help you or your loved one stay safe

More than 200,000 people in Wales have a fall each year -but falls aren't just part of growing older.

Image shows staff and a patient in a radiotherapy department.
Image shows staff and a patient in a radiotherapy department.
15/10/2025
Radiotherapy open evenings help put patients at ease before treatment

One patient said the session he attended at Singleton Hospital in Swansea made the experience a lot easier.

Members of staff from the clusters stood together
Members of staff from the clusters stood together
14/10/2025
Primary care staff team up to help communities improve wellbeing

Primary care teams in Swansea have joined forces to help educate and inspire communities to improve their health and wellbeing.

Image shows a woman and man group of people standing next to a table display
Image shows a woman and man group of people standing next to a table display
10/10/2025
Swansea Bay shows support available during World Mental Health Day event

Over 50 organisations came together to offer advice and support at Swansea Bay University Health Board’s World Mental Health Day event on Friday, October 10.

Mohammed and Laura holding visual aids
Mohammed and Laura holding visual aids
10/10/2025
Low vision service enables easier access to support in the community

People with low vision or sight loss can now be supported closer to home to help them stay independent.

09/10/2025
Lord Mayor backs Swansea Cancer Charity appeal

Councillor Cheryl Philpott backing bid to raise £200,000 to support the South West Wales Cancer Centre.

A man holding a big cheque aloft as people on stage applaud
A man holding a big cheque aloft as people on stage applaud
09/10/2025
Mission accomplished - Swansea celeb Mal Pope leads celebrations as as we reach Cwtsh Clos fundraising target

Mal marks milestone for Swansea Bay Health Charity appeal at his Homecoming concert.

An image of a woman smiling at the camera, she is sat in a wheelchair in a hospital corridor.
An image of a woman smiling at the camera, she is sat in a wheelchair in a hospital corridor.
09/10/2025
Hospital volunteer Juddie shares her story to encourage others to have flu vaccine

Hospital volunteer Juddie Hare knows how important it is to be protected against flu, after being floored by it the only time in 35 years she missed being vaccinated.

An elderly man holding his knee after falling
An elderly man holding his knee after falling
02/10/2025
Steady on, Stay safe... why falls are not an inevitable part of growing old

Every year around 130,000 people in Wales suffer a fall - during October we'll be looking how to prevent them.

ED Choir
ED Choir
02/10/2025
Morriston ED Choir's arena gig invite

The Morriston Emergency Department Choir will swap blue lights for the spotlight this month after receiving a special invite from Mal Pope.

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

They will create a blood test for more effective treatment of stroke and other clot-related conditions.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
26/09/2025
Update regarding the transfer of inpatient beds from Gorseinon Hospital to Singleton Hospital

At its regular monthly meeting held in public yesterday (Thursday 25 September), Swansea Bay University Health Board approved the urgent, temporary transfer of the Gorseinon Hospital West Ward inpatient beds to Singleton Hospital.

Jonathan and Stacey stood behind the counter
Jonathan and Stacey stood behind the counter
25/09/2025
Independent prescribers help treat more patients closer to home

More patients can receive advice and treatment closer to home as community pharmacists upskill to become independent prescribers.

Image shows a man walking in a mountain setting.
Image shows a man walking in a mountain setting.
23/09/2025
National Eye Health Week: "Nobody should be losing their sight to diabetes if it's preventable"

Paul Coker, from Swansea, is helping to shape research that could change how vital eye care is provided for people with diabetes.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
19/09/2025
Notice of board meeting - 25 September 2025

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 25 September 2025 at 10:00am the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR.

A picture of the main entrance to Tonna Hospital
A picture of the main entrance to Tonna Hospital
18/09/2025
Statement regarding Uned Gobaith at Tonna Hospital

The mother and baby unit is to close temporarily for urgent roof repair work.

Blood tests
Blood tests
18/09/2025
New location for blood tests at Singleton Hospital

The blood test service at Singleton Hospital is officially relocating into the main entrance of the hospital.

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