Swansea Bay Health News

Neath Port Talbot Hospital’s catering department is casting aside the tired hospital food clichés to offer nutritious fayre that aids patients’ recovery.

A £70 million investment will transform the care of hundreds of dialysis patients from Bridgend to Aberystwyth over the next 10 years.

Chris Davies inherited a kidney condition from his mother - but has paid tribute to teams at Morriston Hospital. 

Pregnant smokers are being recruited to a research trial that uses nicotine replacement in different ways to help them kick the habit.

She wasn’t the first new mum worried about finding accommodation at Christmas time but when Lisa John found somewhere, it was far nicer than a stable.

People across Swansea Bay are being supported to achieve their health and wellbeing goals with the help of Swansea City AFC Foundation.

A team of innovative and highly skilled women is breaking new ground by developing and delivering healthcare digital systems which are benefiting patients not only in Swansea Bay, but across NHS Wales.

The Principality Building Society is supporting Swansea Health Charity’s Cwtsh Clos campaign by donating 30 fundraising spaces in this year’s ‘Principality Cardiff Half Marathon’.

As a result we are at our highest level of escalation – a Business Continuity Incident.

An alpaca and Shetland pony were invited to the hospital for therapeutic use  

A Swansea Bay nurse is helping vulnerable Welsh-speaking patients communicate more effectively about their care by talking to them in their mother tongue – and is encouraging more staff to follow suit.

A mother whose premature baby spent six weeks in Singleton Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has spoken about how being able to live in accommodation on the hospital site was a huge relief during an incredibly stressful time.

Singleton Hospital is unveiling a fresh look after undergoing a three-year, £13million facelift, which has included the installation of new cladding and windows.

A neonatal nurse’s role in a Wales-wide drive to improve the care of mums and babies will see her fly out to a major event in Denmark this spring.

Awards ceremonies recognising staff who brought care, support and smiles to patients will be held again for the first time since the pandemic.

People are being supported with their mental health issues as part of a new initiative inspired by the virtual ward service.

Update 12:40pm on 16/02/2024 – The Business Continuity Incident at Morriston Hospital has been stood down. But the site remains busy, so please use alternative ways to access urgent care where possible.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service transferred back to Swansea Bay UHB last year