Swansea Bay Health News
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- 14/01/2026
- Welsh rugby legend passes on thanks to hospital staff
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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.
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- 12/01/2026
- Open letter to the public
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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.
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- 12/01/2026
- Important information about visiting Morriston Hospital
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Some of the wards are temporarily closed to visitors.
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- 12/01/2026
- Swansea Bay praised for helping set the standard for community-based audiology
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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.
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- 06/01/2026
- Dedicated pharmacist now at the heart of the cardiology team
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The deployment has reduced medication errors and won an NHS Wales Award
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- 05/01/2026
- Firemen and farmers' club raise thousands for cardiac unit
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Fundraisers wanted to show appreciation for care of loved ones
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- 23/12/2025
- Singleton Phlebotomy moving to new permanent location
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Following careful consideration of patient feedback, the Phlebotomy Department at Singleton Hospital is moving to a new permanent location.
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- 22/12/2025
- Call the midwife kind, caring and compassionate this Christmas
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Having a baby is one of life’s most joyous events, but for some women it can be over-shadowed by the grim reality of domestic abuse.
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- 17/12/2025
- National award for stroke consultant whose research improves patient care
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Morriston Hospital's Dr Manju Krishnan has been honoured by the British and Irish Association of Stroke Physicians.
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- 16/12/2025
- Swansea Bay celebrates double success for community-based nursing
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Swansea Bay has double cause for celebration after two of its finest were honoured at this year’s Royal College of Nursing Wales Awards.
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- 12/12/2025
- Urinary tract infections now managed in all community pharmacies
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Many women with a urinary tract infection can now get help at every community pharmacy in Swansea Bay.
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- 10/12/2025
- Major award for digital platform that cuts orthopaedic waiting lists
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A new initiative that helps reduce wating lists for orthopaedic surgery in Swansea Bay has won a major award.
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- 05/12/2025
- Tiger bags a roaring success for savings and waste
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A simple switch in the disposal of waste across two Swansea Bay hospitals has proved a roaring success.
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- 05/12/2025
- Cancer care worker who is a shining star for patients wins national award
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Morriston Hospital-based Lucy Whiddett was a winner at this year's Sarcoma UK Shining Star awards.
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- 05/12/2025
- Warning issued over 'steam remedy'
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A Swansea Bay consultant surgeon has echoed calls for people to avoid using steam inhalation as a remedy for coughs and colds, following a rise in burn injuries linked to the practice.
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- 04/12/2025
- PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN (WALES) ACT 2019
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Notice pursuant to s.24(3) of the above Act.
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- 03/12/2025
- Cancer centre's pioneering research boosted with investment of more than £450,000
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The South West Wales Cancer Centre at Singleton Hospital has helped develop game-changing new treatments.
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- 03/12/2025
- Paracetamol project shows tablet is not a bitter pill to swallow for patients and planet
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Work analysing how paracetamol is given to young patients has paved the way to make better use of NHS resources and deliver positives for the planet, without compromising patient care.
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- 02/12/2025
- Popular sore throat service now available in all community pharmacies
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People suffering with sore throats can be assessed and even treated close to their home without the need for a GP appointment.
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- 01/12/2025
- Our Emergency Department is currently extremely busy – here's some other places to get the care you need.
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Unless it's life-threatening or serious like a suspected heart attack or stroke, please check our list al alternatives to ED for the help you need.
Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth a galwadau ffôn yn y Gymraeg neu'r Saesneg. Atebir gohebiaeth Gymraeg yn y Gymraeg, ac ni fydd hyn yn arwain at oedi. Mae’r dudalen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg drwy bwyso’r botwm ar y dde ar frig y dudalen.
We welcome correspondence and telephone calls in Welsh or English. Welsh language correspondence will be replied to in Welsh, and this will not lead to a delay. This page is available in Welsh by clicking ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of this page.