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Image shows a group of people holding a large cheque.
Image shows a group of people holding a large cheque.
22/11/2024
Carnival team's latest donation to the South West Wales Cancer Centre

Every year the Waunarlwydd Carnival Committed donates £1,000 to the centre in Swansea, where one of the team had lifesaving treatment.

Image shows a group of people standing in a row
Image shows a group of people standing in a row
22/11/2024
Teenager's bright idea delivers sustainable benefits for paediatric service

A teenager’s bright idea has inspired a greener approach in one of Morriston Hospital’s busiest services.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
21/11/2024
Notice of board meeting - 28th November 2024

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 10:15am the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR.

Image shows a woman standing in front of a building
Image shows a woman standing in front of a building
21/11/2024
Busy service helps patients and the planet by changing its sustainable approach

A Morriston Hospital service is making strides in becoming more sustainable in terms of treatment, time and travel.

Image shows a group of people standing in front of a banner
Image shows a group of people standing in front of a banner
21/11/2024
New facility opens in boost to Swansea Bay's unpaid carers

A new building and service has been launched to help unpaid carers throughout Swansea Bay.

Image shows a sportsman on a podium.
Image shows a sportsman on a podium.
21/11/2024
They think it's Aloha – and it is now for Ironman Andrew after dream comes true

Andrew Jones competed in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii on the anniversary of his beloved father's funeral.

Image shows solar panels
Image shows solar panels
20/11/2024
Solar farm success powered by savings in energy and cost

Morriston Hospital’s solar farm has marked its third anniversary by generating a third of its power and breaking the £3million barrier in savings.

An image of Dave Muckell, Director of Lads & Dads, a men
An image of Dave Muckell, Director of Lads & Dads, a men
19/11/2024
Men encouraged to access free online mental health support on International Men's Day

Posted on behalf of SilverCloud

NHS Wales’ digital mental health service is calling on more men to access self-help support as figures reveal they’re 2.5 times less likely than women to use its programmes.

Julie and Edward stood in front of a stand
Julie and Edward stood in front of a stand
19/11/2024
Public reminded antibiotics aren't always needed for seasonal illnesses

Healthcare professionals in Swansea Bay are reminding people that antibiotics aren’t always needed when it comes to seasonal illnesses.

Sponsored walk
Sponsored walk
18/11/2024
Coastal walk aims to boost Cwtsh Clos appeal

The manager of the Mumbles branch of The Principality Building Society has explained why he’s so motivated to help raise money for Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Cwtsh Close appeal.

Image shows a man and woman holding awards in a field
Image shows a man and woman holding awards in a field
18/11/2024
Project continues to grow with double awards success

A regenerative agricultural project on health board land has harvested two awards stemming from its growing success.

Mr Wales
Mr Wales
15/11/2024
Mr Wales says fitness is key to heart op recovery

A Swansea bodybuilder has shared how he survived a life-threatening heart infection because of his fitness. He says: “Try and have the same attitude to your daily health goals and be as fit and healthy as possible. Just look after your health and body and it will look after you.”

The team stood together outside
The team stood together outside
14/11/2024
Diabetes prevention programme making a big difference in Swansea Bay

Intervention is helping more and more people avoid developing the disease.

Ann Diplock
Ann Diplock
13/11/2024
Fitting tribute to much loved Ann

The family and friends of a much loved former health care support worker have donated £1,400 to the Macmillan Occupational Therapist Team which did its best to support her.

Image shows a woman standing in a hospital corridor
Image shows a woman standing in a hospital corridor
12/11/2024
Green means go for anaesthetist's sustainable role

Consultant Anaesthetist Elana Owen is playing a leading role in helping Swansea Bay’s theatres become more sustainable – and has a foil tray to thank!

Jessica, Sharon and Rhian stood outside
Jessica, Sharon and Rhian stood outside
12/11/2024
New team will help support and develop primary care workforce

A new team to help develop and support staff working in primary care has launched in Swansea Bay.

ALAC
ALAC
08/11/2024
First Minister visits amputee veterans ahead of Remembrance Sunday

The First Minister has paid an emotional visit to Morriston Hospital’s Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre (ALAC) to speak to Armed Forces veterans ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

Sian Fisher
Sian Fisher
08/11/2024
Swansea comic stood up to cancer

They say laughter is the best medicine, so when stand-up comic Sian Fisher was diagnosed with breast cancer she wrote a new set.

Silver Cloud 1
Silver Cloud 1
06/11/2024
Boost for online mental health service through new referral pathways

Posted on behalf of SilverCloud

Departments at three health boards have established new referral pathways with NHS Wales’ online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) team as the service continues to expand.

Echo team
Echo team
06/11/2024
Smaller is better when it comes to affairs of heart monitoring

A tiny device is having a massive effect on reducing waiting lists in Swansea Bay’s cardiology service.

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