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02/01/2025
Swansea Bay biochemist awarded BEM in King's New Year's Honours

Stephen Merridew rewarded for services to the NHS after 47 year career.

Angela and her colleagues
Angela and her colleagues
02/01/2025
Swansea Bay's oldest dental nurse retires after 50-year career

After a career spanning more than 50 years which saw her care for thousands of patients, Swansea Bay’s oldest registered dental nurse is taking a very well-earned retirement.

Image shows two surgical masks.
Image shows two surgical masks.
30/12/2024
Visiting and face mask/covering update 29/01/2025

With flu continuing to cause significant challenges in our hospitals, we are strengthening our response in order to protect patients and staff.

27/12/2024
It's a labour of love as new mum welcomes baby son in the hospital room where she was born
24/12/2024
First time mum and dad welcome three wonderful Christmas babies

Having to find somewhere for a first-time mum-to-be to stay and then give birth before Christmas is not an original story - but it doesn’t usually involve triplets.

Kev in costume with staff from the Cancer Centre
Kev in costume with staff from the Cancer Centre
23/12/2024
Panto star Kev Johns visits Singleton chemo unit

When it comes to spreading some festive cheer around a cancer centre there ain’t nothing like a dame – a panto dame, that is!

Image shows a woman
Image shows a woman
23/12/2024
There's no place like home for your recovery

Ensuring patients enjoy the festive period at home – not in hospital – with loved ones is high on our list this Christmas. But we need your help to make this possible.

21/12/2024
It's animal magic as petting farm visits lights up day for children and staff

An alpaca and a little donkey among four-legged visitors to Morriston Hospital.

Members of the team with their award
Members of the team with their award
20/12/2024
Swansea Bay team named best in Wales for work within primary care

A Swansea Bay team has been named the best in Wales for its multidisciplinary working throughout primary care.

Image is of a baby.
Image is of a baby.
20/12/2024
Couple enjoy first Christmas cuddles with baby Archie thanks to "exceptional" maternity care

Mum Aimee underwent an emergency procedure after a scan revealed she was at risk of a late miscarriage.

Image shows two men standing around a woman siting on a chair
Image shows two men standing around a woman siting on a chair
18/12/2024
Ospreys makes hospital visits to spread Christmas cheer and presents

The Ospreys have paid festive flying visits to three Swansea Bay hospitals to chat to patients and deliver early Christmas presents.

Santa, hospital staff, soldiers and Mickey Mouse smiling in a hospital ward
Santa, hospital staff, soldiers and Mickey Mouse smiling in a hospital ward
18/12/2024
Santa Claus and special guests bring presents and season's greetings to Morriston's pediatric ward

Children, parents and staff delighted with early gifts provided by the charity Dreams and Wishes.

NICUparty1
NICUparty1
18/12/2024
Neonatal babies enjoy first Christmas party

Your child’s first Christmas is always a special occasion but some families have more reason than most to be grateful.

Sharing Hope group pic
Sharing Hope group pic
17/12/2024
Arts-based staff wellbeing project wins another national award

Sharing Hope encourages workers to share their stories through art 

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
17/12/2024
Notice of special board meeting - 19th December 2024

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 19th December 2024 at 9.15am the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR.

Virtual ward physiotherapists stood in front of a mural
Virtual ward physiotherapists stood in front of a mural
17/12/2024
Team helps prevent hospital stays with rehabilitation at home

Physiotherapists are supporting patients with their rehabilitation at home rather than in hospital as part of Swansea Bay’s virtual wards.

Image shows people dressed as elves with a young hospital patient.
Image shows people dressed as elves with a young hospital patient.
17/12/2024
Christmas magic sees Santa speak to young hospital patients from his North Pole ho-ho-home

The now-traditional Connected Santa event returns to Morriston Hospital.

Image shows a group of people stood around a child in a hospital bed
Image shows a group of people stood around a child in a hospital bed
17/12/2024
Swansea City's special visit to young patients in Morriston Hospital

Swansea City stars have kicked off Christmas with a special visit to Morriston Hospital to meet young patients and spread some early festive cheer.

Jac Morgan pictured with Finian Gleaves, 14, who is holding a selection box.
Jac Morgan pictured with Finian Gleaves, 14, who is holding a selection box.
16/12/2024
Wales and Ospreys player Jac Morgan is a Christmas star on the children's ward

Jac brought along some selection boxes.

16/12/2024
Celebrating the tireless dedication of Swansea Bay's army of volunteers

A special pre-Christmas event has been held to say thank you to health board volunteers who make such a difference each and every day.

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