Swansea Bay Health News
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- 26/01/2023
- App connects dentists with consultants for expert advice and support
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A phone app that puts GPs in touch with hospital consultants for expert advice is also being used by dentists in Swansea Bay in a UK first.
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- 25/01/2023
- Thomas' doubtful half marathon blog
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Swansea Bay comms officer Geraint Thomas is hoping to complete a half marathon for our health charity.
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- 24/01/2023
- Common Ailments Service easier to access than ever
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The Common Ailments Service covers 26 everyday conditions and is available at all 93 community pharmacies in Swansea Bay.
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- 23/01/2023
- Notice of board meeting - 26th January 2023
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Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 26 January 2023 at 12.45pm, via YouTube livestream.
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- 18/01/2023
- Lymphoedema service success leads to national recognition for Swansea Bay doctor
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An innovative service that quickly helped identify new or deteriorating lymphoedema issues during the start of the Covid-19 pandemic has gained further recognition for one of its developers.
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- 12/01/2023
- New appointment for Morriston Hospital researcher is a first for women in Wales
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A pioneering researcher whose work on chest trauma has had a global impact has scored a first-in-Wales appointment.
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- 09/01/2023
- New fracture discharge service
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The transfer of traditionally hospital based services into the community is making great headway in Swansea Bay, with the launch of the new Fracture Discharge Service.
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- 09/01/2023
- Industrial action - information for patients
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Industrial action - key information and updates for patients.
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- 05/01/2023
- Family thanks cardiac unit for 'wonderful' care
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Morriston Hospital’s cardiac intensive care unit (ICU) has been gifted a £5,500 thank you from the family of a former patient.
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- 03/01/2023
- Families urged to help free up beds by supporting relatives to go home
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Families of patients waiting to be discharged from hospital are being urged to do all they can to support them to go home as quickly as possible.
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- 30/12/2022
- New service helps patients manage their epilepsy and cuts waiting times
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People with epilepsy are now able to help manage their condition, while reducing waiting lists for others at the same time.
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- 29/12/2022
- Avoid A&E unless absolutely necessary
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High numbers of extremely unwell patients are being seen in Morriston Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED).
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- 28/12/2022
- Significant rise in Covid and flu results in think twice plea
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People living in Swansea Bay are being asked to think twice before visiting family and friends in hospital if they are feeling under the weather themselves.
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- 23/12/2022
- Respiratory symptoms? Please don't visit our hospitals if you are poorly
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We’re currently seeing a sharp rise in confirmed cases of flu, Covid and several other viral respiratory infections across our hospitals.
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- 20/12/2022
- Family's generous Christmas gifts for children's ward
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A children’s ward at Morriston Hospital has been gifted enough presents to fill Santa’s sleigh from a family grateful for the care its staff gave their daughter.
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- 20/12/2022
- Vulnerable women helped to access medical care and support in Swansea Bay
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Vulnerable women seeking refuge in Swansea Bay can access medical care and support to help improve their health and well-being.
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- 16/12/2022
- Seven-year-old Elliott's big fundraiser to thank hospital staff who cared for him
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A little man with a big heart – and strong legs – has raised more than £1,000 as a way of thanking staff who looked after him in hospital.
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- 16/12/2022
- Green for go as multi-million-pound new technology transforms cancer care
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Coloured lights and high-tech glasses are giving patients with breast cancer direct control over part of their treatment at Singleton Hospital.
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- 16/12/2022
- Wedding vow renewal delayed three years by 3 Cs - cancer, Covid and chemo
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A devoted couple who decided to renew their marriage vows following a cancer diagnosis ended up having to wait three years to do so.
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- 16/12/2022
- Morriston team becomes UK leader for open-heart surgery patient safety
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A checklist created by cardiac staff in Morriston has seen the hospital become a UK leader in the safety of patients having open-heart surgery.
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