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Physio team
Physio team
29/08/2025
New exercise video set to aid patient recovery

Forget Joe Wicks’ workout videos… Swansea Bay physiotherapists have filmed their own guide to help older people move more to boost their overall health and wellbeing.

Carys Williams
Carys Williams
27/08/2025
New booklet set to help get older hospital patients home more quickly

A new booklet aimed at helping people combat deconditioning has been launched in Swansea Bay.

Members of the virtual ward stood in front of a beach
Members of the virtual ward stood in front of a beach
22/08/2025
Virtual wards milestone sees thousands of patients cared for at home

More than 12,000 patients have now been supported by Swansea Bay’s virtual wards service.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
21/08/2025
Public Notice: Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025

We are delighted to invite you to join Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 3:30pm.

A group of cyclists smiling and getting ready to ride off
A group of cyclists smiling and getting ready to ride off
21/08/2025
Riding high! Jiffy's bike ride for 2025 is another huge success

50 mile cycle challenge on course to hit fundraising target

Image shows a woman sat on a bench
Image shows a woman sat on a bench
20/08/2025
Annie's sustainable approach helps patients and the planet

A Swansea Bay occupational therapist is championing litter-picking and gardening for patients, blending therapy and the environment in an innovative way.

Zimbabwe visit 
Zimbabwe visit 
19/08/2025
Experts give up their spare time to share skills to help children with genital abnormalities in Africa

The team travelled to Zimbabwe to assist with the training of local surgeons 

Image shows medical staff standing in front of a medication cabinet
Image shows medical staff standing in front of a medication cabinet
14/08/2025
New system speeds up medication transfer for patients

A new transfer system is ensuring medications are following patients more efficiently as they move through different departments and wards at Morriston Hospital – improving care, and also delivering carbon and cost benefits.

Dental staff with health board staff in a garden area
Dental staff with health board staff in a garden area
13/08/2025
Dental team claims national title for reducing waste to help environment

A Neath Port Talbot dental practice has received national recognition for its dedication to becoming more sustainable.

Image shows four people in a radiotherapy room.
Image shows four people in a radiotherapy room.
13/08/2025
Farmer David first person in Wales to receive high-tech cancer treatment

Patients who would previously have needed at least 15 radiotherapy sessions now only require five.

Image shows a large group of women rugby players on a pitch.
Image shows a large group of women rugby players on a pitch.
12/08/2025
Women's touch rugby tournament scores big in aid of Swansea Bay's very own cancer centre

Inaugural event raises more than £23,000 to support patients, families and staff at the South West Wales Cancer Centre

Kirsty
Kirsty
12/08/2025
From Cwmtwrch couch to Barcelona, Kirsty catches running bug

Swansea Bay Communications Assistant Kirsty Phillips can thank disc jockey Reece Parkinson for helping her get into the running groove.

Manual Lifting Team 
Manual Lifting Team 
08/08/2025
New dynamic equipment to improve patient care as Manual Handling Team move into new state-of-the-art training facilities

The equipment will make it safer to lift vulnerable patients who have fallen

Image shows a group of people holding a large cheque.
Image shows a group of people holding a large cheque.
08/08/2025
Late artist Maureen's legacy lives on at Swansea cancer centre where she was treated

Her family have donated some of Maureen’s artwork and £1,800 to help brighten up the Chemotherapy Day Unit.

Trecking
Trecking
07/08/2025
Director for Public Health prescribes regular exercise

Swansea Bay’s Interim Executive Director for Public Health, Gillian Richardson, has shared her thoughts on the importance of regular exercise in keeping us all fit and well as part of the health board’s Active August campaign

Children placing food on a plate in a kitchen
Children placing food on a plate in a kitchen
04/08/2025
Pupils taught importance of nutritious meals thanks to cluster team-up

Scores of schoolchildren are onside with healthy eating after a team-up between primary care staff and Swansea City AFC Foundation.

31/07/2025
Stronger together - how public services aim to transform lives for good

Crucial public services helping to support people of all ages across Swansea continue to be strengthened, according to a new report.

Active August 1
Active August 1
31/07/2025
Time to put you best foot forward for Active August!

Over the coming month, Swansea Bay University Health Board will be focusing on helping older people move more to boost their overall health and wellbeing.

Cwtsh Clos
Cwtsh Clos
29/07/2025
New-look homes for families to stay close to their poorly babies

The properties allow families whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit to stay near them during their stay at Singleton Hospital

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
25/07/2025
Notice of board meeting - 31 July 2025

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 31 July 2025 at 10:15am the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR.

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