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Safe for Summer
Safe for Summer
21/08/2024
Emergency Department's summer's wish

Staff at one of Wales’s busiest emergency departments are reminding people to stay safe this bank holiday weekend.

Five ward 8 staff members hold up items used for patient activities such as a game and puzzle.
Five ward 8 staff members hold up items used for patient activities such as a game and puzzle.
20/08/2024
Inspirational ward keeps patients active

Singleton Hospital's ward 8 has a comprehensive activity plan.

Rebecca, Mike, Sharon and Sarah stood outside a GP practice
Rebecca, Mike, Sharon and Sarah stood outside a GP practice
20/08/2024
Innovative service will see psychologists help improve wellbeing in the community

A new service will see psychologists working in communities to help strengthen resilience around mental health and wellbeing.

a large group of bike riders cycling past a lighthouse, with Jonathan Davies in front
a large group of bike riders cycling past a lighthouse, with Jonathan Davies in front
20/08/2024
Jiffy and Co clock up the miles once again to give cancer charities a big fundraising boost

Rugby legend leads the way on epic ride from Cardiff to Swansea

16/08/2024
Showcase event this autumn for people interested in a career as an NHS occupational therapist

A showcase workshop for people interested in an NHS career as an occupational therapist will take place this autumn.

Abbie outside MIU
Abbie outside MIU
16/08/2024
Lockdowns open up triathlon career for MIU nurse

Like many people, Abbie Evans took up regular exercise during the Covid lockdowns. But her activity went much further than just regular walks or cycles around her neighbourhood. It became the first step to representing Great Britain in triathlon.

Image shows a group of people sat around a table
Image shows a group of people sat around a table
15/08/2024
Celebrating staff who uproot their lives to deliver care in Swansea Bay

The latest cohorts of international nurses to have moved thousands of miles to make Swansea Bay their home were given a warm Welsh welcome at a special event to celebrate their arrival.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
14/08/2024
Response to letter from Swansea Bay Maternity Support Group

Read the response from the Chair of Swansea Bay UHB to a letter from the Swansea Bay Maternity Support Group, 14th August 2024.

14/08/2024
More amazing stories of outstanding care at latest Morriston Hospital Patient Choice Awards

Awards give patients and their families the opportunity to say a big thank you.

David, Rhys and Liz sat together on sofas
David, Rhys and Liz sat together on sofas
14/08/2024
Team-up with mental health foundation sees patients offered free counselling

A mental health foundation has teamed up with GP practices in part of Swansea to help provide wellbeing support to people close to their homes.

13/08/2024
NHS Wales shares learning from healthcare-acquired COVID-19 patient safety reviews

Reviews into suspected patient safety incidents of healthcare-acquired (nosocomial) COVID-19 during the onset of the pandemic have concluded their initial investigation, following a national programme of work to coordinate investigations of the unusually high number of incidents recorded.

Deio and family
Deio and family
13/08/2024
Special Swans thank you to Cwtsh Clos fundraisers

A family has scored a big thank you from the Swans for helping Swansea Bay Health Charity with a fundraising goal close to their hearts.

12/08/2024
Fundraisers make thousands of pounds to help African youngsters with malnutrition

Bonymaen ACT staff were inspired by colleague who has saved the lives of hundreds of children

Image shows a group of people 
Image shows a group of people 
09/08/2024
Patients show their true spirit in Cefn Coed's Olympic Games

The world’s elite athletes may be going for gold in Paris, but the true Olympic Games values are being played out closer to home, at Swansea’s Cefn Coed Hospital.

A man in a dentist
A man in a dentist
08/08/2024
Secure phone app helps patients avoid trip to hospital

A secure phone app which enables dental staff to access expert advice has helped eight out of 10 patients avoid a trip to hospital.

Image shows a man with a box of vegetables
Image shows a man with a box of vegetables
07/08/2024
Milestone moment as project unearths first fruit and veg box for members

A project growing crops on Swansea Bay UHB land has delivered its first veg box, starting the journey towards its long-term aim to supply Morriston Hospital with produce.

Image shows a group of people standing outside a hospital building.
Image shows a group of people standing outside a hospital building.
06/08/2024
Cancer centre staff going the extra miles to support patient care and comfort

Staff at the South West Wales Cancer Centre are teaming up to run the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k to benefit patient care.

ITU fund raising walk
ITU fund raising walk
05/08/2024
Mum rushed to hospital with life-threatening infection hours after giving birth raises thousands for ward which saved her

Natasha Grove spent weeks on life-support battling Strep A infection and was inspired by dedication of ITU staff 

Image shows a nurse in a hospital atrium.
Image shows a nurse in a hospital atrium.
02/08/2024
Neath Port Talbot Hospital nurse Eirian is named Carer of the Year

Eirian Evans, who won the award for looking after his wife, is now taking part in a cycling challenge to raise funds for the cancer centre that is treating her.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
30/07/2024
Response to HIW report - 31st July 2024

We are fully committed to continuously improving our maternity and neonatal services, and this latest HIW report recognises the “significant improvements” already made, particularly around staffing and service leadership.

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