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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.

SBUHB logo
SBUHB logo
10/07/2025
Special Board meeting, 15th July 2025

The meeting is being held at 11.30am to receive the Maternity and Neonatal External Review Report

10/07/2025
Swansea NHS Staff Take the Plunge for Pelvic Health

Staff from the Urogynaecology Team at Singleton Hospital swapped their scrubs for swimsuits as they took part in a bracing sea dip to raise money and awareness for their department’s charitable fund.

Image shows a woman wearing glasses and standing in a hospital corridor
Image shows a woman wearing glasses and standing in a hospital corridor
10/07/2025
Niche role brings speech and language therapy to the frontline

A new niche role within a Swansea Bay unit is improving frailty care one swallow at a time.

10/07/2025
Stroke patient back in the saddle again

A Swansea man has set his sights on completing the annual Jiffy’s Cancer 50 Challenge less than a year after suffering a major stroke.

An image of tata
An image of tata
08/07/2025
Communities in Neath Port Talbot showing strength and solidarity through challenging times

Survey finds communities are rallying around to support each other following the changes at TATA Steel.

A picture of Morriston Hospital
A picture of Morriston Hospital
04/07/2025
£4.8m to speed up scans at Swansea's largest hospital

The funding will replace the oldest of Morriston Hospital's two scanners.

Image shows a group of clinical staff standing in front of an Emergency Department
Image shows a group of clinical staff standing in front of an Emergency Department
27/06/2025
Emergency Department earns bronze status after green efforts

Morriston Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) has earned bronze status for turning green in their approach to health care.

Lauren
Lauren
27/06/2025
Mum pens letter to thank maternity staff for safe delivery of 'rainbow' baby

A new mum has written to thank the ‘incredible’ maternity staff in Singleton Hospital for helping deliver her rainbow* baby.

A view of a row of gardens with patios and colourful benches
A view of a row of gardens with patios and colourful benches
26/06/2025
Cwtsh Clos gardens have growing appeal as £160,000 transformation takes shape

Project to renovation  temporary accommodation at Singleton site nearing completion.

Image shows a group of people standing on a stage
Image shows a group of people standing on a stage
26/06/2025
Swansea Bay's fantastic four at sustainability awards

Swansea Bay had four reasons to celebrate at the NHS Wales Sustainability Awards.

Approved Clinicians 
Approved Clinicians 
25/06/2025
Mental health professionals to become Swansea Bay's first approved clinicians

The extra training will provide more skills and lead to clinical leadership responsibilities 

Image shows a woman 
Image shows a woman 
25/06/2025
Staff's experiences help form disability network

Staff are hoping to use their lived experience to make a difference for disabled colleagues in Swansea Bay.

Image shows a group of people standing outdoors.
Image shows a group of people standing outdoors.
23/06/2025
Families struggling with bereavement offered free counselling for the first time

It's the latest development for Swansea Bay's Care After Death service.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
20/06/2025
Notice of special board meeting - 25 June 2025

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 at 12pm the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR.

Group image with reward recipients holding their certificates.
Group image with reward recipients holding their certificates.
20/06/2025
Achievements and career development celebrated at special event

Learning new skills and encouraging development within roles improves job satisfaction and leads to better outcomes.

The Talbot Road Dental team stood in their garden with an award
The Talbot Road Dental team stood in their garden with an award
19/06/2025
Dental practices awarded for becoming more sustainable

Primary care staff are being rewarded for introducing greener ways of working across their practices in Swansea Bay.

Image shows a man sitting next to a eye testing device
Image shows a man sitting next to a eye testing device
18/06/2025
Moving to Swansea Bay pays off personally and professionally for Melvin and Manjula

Swansea Bay has much more than a golden trove of sandy beaches and its beautiful landscape – many uproot their lives and travel thousands of miles from their home country to aid their careers.

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