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A large red circle containing an exclamation mark.
04/04/2024
Highest level of escalation declared at Morriston Hospital
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Catrin stood in an office building
03/04/2024
New role will help support staff and boost workforce

Meet the experienced nurse whose new role will see her support and guide others to build personal and professional resilience.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
02/04/2024
Notice of special board meeting - 10th April 2024

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Wednesday, 10th April 2024 at 2:30pm, via Zoom.

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Image shows three women standing in a front of a banner
02/04/2024
Volunteers and their "buddies" give Tŷ Olwen patients more companionship and conversation

People receiving end-of-life care in Ty Olwen can call on an even wider circle of support following the expansion of a volunteer service.

28/03/2024
Brightening the wards with music - and helping with rehab

Music is being used therapeutically on NPT Hospital's neurological rehabilitation ward.

28/03/2024
Swansea Bay psychologist handed unusual opportunity to represent his country on global stage

Dr Nistor Becia hopes to strengthen international health links after being made an Honorary Consul 

Bethan and Dave
Bethan and Dave
28/03/2024
Cwtsh Clos enjoys angelic partnership

There can be few more apt sponsors for Swansea Bay’s Cwtsh Clos campaign than Advocates and Angels.

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Image shows a man standing next to some wooden pallets
27/03/2024
Carpenter's hands-on approach helps rebuild his life following severe injury

A former carpenter is rebuilding his life after a serious accident by getting hands-on at a community farm near Morriston Hospital.

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Image shows two women standing in front of a painted window
26/03/2024
Artist brightens up hospital corridor with fresh new look

A kind-hearted artist has brightened up a Morriston Hospital corridor for free.

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Image shows a group standing
25/03/2024
Charity sets up new home in Singleton

Swansea Bay Health Charity is branching out after opening its first dedicated hub in Singleton Hospital.

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A group of six people smiling and posing for a picture
25/03/2024
Award-winning support group is helping brain injury patients get their lives back on track

Praise for group's focus on helping participants build self-belief and positivity.

Cwtsh Clos coffee morning
Cwtsh Clos coffee morning
22/03/2024
Cwtsh Clos coffee group offers support

Being able to chat to someone who has gone through tough times similar to your own is proving to be a real perk for members of a special coffee group.

Image shows a midwife as she is now and as a little girl.
Image shows a midwife as she is now and as a little girl.
22/03/2024
Hospital home-from-home is where the heart is for globetrotting midwife Rhian

A globetrotting midwife is living the dream at Singleton Hospital even if it has taken more than 20 years and thousands of miles to get there.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
21/03/2024
Notice of board meeting - 28th March 2024
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21/03/2024
Swansea Bay trains Velindre's first group of overseas nurses

Swansea Bay’s new Nurse Education Training Suite is spreading its wings by supporting a fresh group of overseas nurses on behalf of another NHS Wales healthcare provider.

21/03/2024
Team leads fight against heart failure

Swansea Bay is set to lead the way in helping to reduce heart failure.

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Image shows a group of people outdoors and wearing running kit.
20/03/2024
Cancer centre patients and staff do 5k their way to promote health benefits

Cancer centre staff and patients in Swansea are backing a new initiative promoting physical activity before, during and after treatment.

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a picture of a megaphone
20/03/2024
Junior doctors' industrial action 25th-29th March 2024 - information for patients

Junior doctors in Wales are taking industrial action over a 96-hour period from 7am on Monday 25th March until 7am on Friday, 29th March 2024 – Good Friday.

19/03/2024
Swansea Bay independent maternity and neonatal review - an update from Chair of the Oversight Panel, Margaret Bowron KC

It has been a number of weeks since my appointment as Chair of the Oversight Panel was announced and I would therefore like to provide an update on the progress that has been made in that time and next steps.

Ann-Marie stood in front of a Singleton Hospital sign
Ann-Marie stood in front of a Singleton Hospital sign
18/03/2024
Clinic supporting mums-to-be gains national recognition

A specialist midwife has helped put Swansea Bay on the map for its clinic dedicated to providing wellbeing support to pregnant women.

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