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Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
06/06/2025
An update on Swansea Bay's Maternity and Neonatal Services

Ongoing improvement works and the independent review were considered at the latest Board meeting.

Image shows a woman standing in front of Buckingham Palace
Image shows a woman standing in front of Buckingham Palace
05/06/2025
Titilope's Buckingham Palace invite gets royal approval

A Swansea Bay nurse has rubbed shoulders with royalty after being invited to a Buckingham Palace garden party.

Teresa stood behind the tea bar
Teresa stood behind the tea bar
05/06/2025
A cuppa and a chat with a friendly volunteer helps patients to relax

A hot drink and a friendly chat with a volunteer can help to put people arriving in hospital for cancer treatment at ease.

Image shows two people in a meeting room.
Image shows two people in a meeting room.
04/06/2025
How Swansea Bay's "hidden" volunteers are helping to improve services

Catherine Coombs and Neil Williams help ensure Swansea Bay puts patients, carers and families at the centre of all it does.

Image shows three volunteers standing in a garden.
Image shows three volunteers standing in a garden.
03/06/2025
TÅ· Olwen's team of volunteers making such a huge difference to people's lives

They donate hours of their time to benefit everyone in TÅ· Olwen and the wider Specialist Palliative Care Service.

Image shows an artist
Image shows an artist
02/06/2025
Work starts on new dialysis centre in Port Talbot

The new unit is expected to open in the spring of next year.

Lawnmower
Lawnmower
30/05/2025
Hospital staff issue lawnmower caution

A leading surgeon is encouraging people to take care while mowing their lawns this summer.

30/05/2025
Swansea Bay's creative week at Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025

Swansea Bay University Health Board staff have been offering advice and support to families and children about health, wellbeing and arts at the Eisteddfod yr Urdd in Margam Park and will continue to do so for the rest of the festival.

Members of staff stood together and sat down
Members of staff stood together and sat down
29/05/2025
Patients educated and supported to help prevent developing diabetes

A man has managed to reverse having pre-diabetes after a 30-minute intervention with dietetic support worker.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
23/05/2025
Notice of board meeting - 29 May 2025

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 10:00am the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR.

A member of hospital catering staff standing in front of a notice board covered in information about dysphagia
A member of hospital catering staff standing in front of a notice board covered in information about dysphagia
23/05/2025
Rebecca's serving up tasty solutions for patients with swallowing difficulties

Ward hostess on a mission to highlight dysphagia after seeing her nan struggle to eat.

Artwork in Singleton Hospital reception
Artwork in Singleton Hospital reception
22/05/2025
Spring has sprung at Singleton Hospital with new nature artworks

The specially commissioned work has brightened up the hospital's reception area

Image shows Mistar Urdd the mascot of Urdd Gobaith Cymru.
Image shows Mistar Urdd the mascot of Urdd Gobaith Cymru.
22/05/2025
Speak with Swansea Bay UHB staff at Eisteddfod yr Urdd

Swansea Bay staff from various services will be attending Eisteddfod yr Urdd providing helpful information through games and activities.

Image shows two people at a cafe table.
Image shows two people at a cafe table.
22/05/2025
Volunteers launch social group for patients in Swansea cafe

Once a fortnight they welcome patients receiving palliative care to the Cartrefi Social Bean Hub in the city centre.

Noa Cheque
Noa Cheque
22/05/2025
Family's fundraising a 'dip in the ocean' compared to their thanks for neonatal staff

Giving birth for the first time must surely rank as one of life’s best moments but having to wait five days before being able to hold your child is probably one of the hardest.

21/05/2025
Natalie's role crucial to understanding why staff feel they belong in Swansea Bay

At the heart of any organisation is its staff, and at Swansea Bay University Health Board our aim is to help our workforce thrive.

Image shows a group of hospital staff outside a building.
Image shows a group of hospital staff outside a building.
20/05/2025
Swansea Bay trials new approach to follow-up care of head and neck cancer patients

Instead of having to attend clinics every two months they can now decide for themselves when they want to be seen.

Tristan Taylor
Tristan Taylor
20/05/2025
Emergency Department's Safe for Summer wish

Staff at one of the busiest emergency departments in Wales are reminding people to enjoy the sunshine safely.

Image shows a group of hospital staff holding posters.
Image shows a group of hospital staff holding posters.
20/05/2025
Celebrating all our researchers on International Clinical Trials Day

The health board is also giving students at Swansea University Medical School a unique insight into research within Swansea Bay.

Dr Gemma Eccles holding a piece of paper next to a computer screen
Dr Gemma Eccles holding a piece of paper next to a computer screen
19/05/2025
Quick test can help rule out bowel cancer sooner for patients

People with potential bowel cancer symptoms are being urged to take a quick test at home which could help rule out the disease much sooner.

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