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A group of hospital staff holding certificates, with patients watching on
A group of hospital staff holding certificates, with patients watching on
26/07/2024
Awards highlight 'outstanding' care provided by Swansea Bay maternity staff

Patient Choice Awards give patients opportunity to thank staff for going the extra mile.

Image shows two men standing in front of a building
Image shows two men standing in front of a building
24/07/2024
Research study aims to detect lung cancer earlier via simple test

A simple blood test could lead to the earlier detection and treatment of lung cancer thanks to a research study in Swansea Bay.

A doctor and a patient look at a tablet
A doctor and a patient look at a tablet
24/07/2024
Gynaecology procedure offered closer to home to help cut waiting times

Patients waiting for a gynaecology procedure called a ring pessary refit now have the option to undergo the procedure closer to home.

Agnes 80th
Agnes 80th
23/07/2024
Trailblazing nurse fulfils special birthday wish

When London-based retired nurse Agnes Musikavanhu (nee Garande) was asked how she wanted to spend her 80th birthday, she immediately requested a trip to Morriston Hospital

Image shows a woman riding a bike.
Image shows a woman riding a bike.
22/07/2024
Tracey gearing up for epic fundraising ride just six months after cancer surgery

A triathlete is gearing up to take part in an epic charity challenge just six months after undergoing gruelling surgery for cancer.

Two men stood in a room within the practice
Two men stood in a room within the practice
19/07/2024
Revamped GP practice creates more space for patients to be seen

A GP practice in the lower Swansea Valley now has more space to see and treat patients thanks to an extensive refurbishment.

19/07/2024
It's Morriston Hospital's turn to be in the Patient Choice Awards spotlight

Patient Choice Awards invite patients and families to nominate staff for providing brilliant care and support

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
18/07/2024
Notice of board meeting - 25th July 2024

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 25th July 2024 at 10:15am the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR.

Sustainability Award team winners 
Sustainability Award team winners 
18/07/2024
Double award win for Swansea Bay as litter picking projects sweeps to victory

Swansea Bay UHB won two prizes at the NHS Wales Sustainability Awards - and was runner-up in two more

Hannah Davies
Hannah Davies
18/07/2024
Nurse urges everyone to stay safe in the sun

A Swansea Bay skin cancer nurse is urging people to enjoy the sun safely this summer.

CAMHS team 
CAMHS team 
16/07/2024
Well-being workshops for young people over summer thanks to Tesco cash

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services have been granted funds for workshops which will also support staff 

Members of staff from the school and cluster
Members of staff from the school and cluster
16/07/2024
Wellbeing event gives pupils a lesson on the importance of healthy lifestyle

The next generation have been taught about improving their health and wellbeing thanks to an event held at their school.

Cleft team and Tallulah
Cleft team and Tallulah
12/07/2024
Grateful parents head up into the clouds to thank amazing team

The mother of a baby born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate has described the Swansea Bay staff treating her as being their “comfort blanket”.

11/07/2024
It's a win double for Swansea Bay at college awards night

Health board scoops Employer of the Year and Apprentice of the Year awards at Gower College Swansea event

James and Charlotte sat at a desk with the test machine
James and Charlotte sat at a desk with the test machine
09/07/2024
Rapid result tests will help ensure patients get antibiotics when needed

People with suspected respiratory infections can undergo a simple test at their GP practice to help determine whether they need antibiotics.

Image shows a group of women standing
Image shows a group of women standing
08/07/2024
Award is shot in the arm for service vaccinating children with important immunisation

A Swansea Bay service is leading the way in Wales by ensuring thousands of school children are protected from potentially developing cancer later in life.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
05/07/2024
Notice of board meeting - 11th July 2024

Updated 08/07/2024 - Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 11th July 2024 at 2:00pm, Virtual Meeting via Teams.

03/07/2024
More stories of amazing care shared at Singleton Hospital's Patient Choice Awards

Latest in a summer of events inviting patients and their families to nominate staff for going extra mile.

Image shows a man and woman
Image shows a man and woman
02/07/2024
Mum's the word as NHS family hit the heights to fundraise for patients

Two siblings working in the NHS are hitting the heights to raise money for specialist palliative care patients in Swansea Bay thanks to their mother’s inspiration.

Filipino nurses standing in a line on the pavement outside Morriston Hospital
Filipino nurses standing in a line on the pavement outside Morriston Hospital
28/06/2024
Filipino nurses celebrate 20 years in Swansea

They left their families behind to start new lives in 2004.

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