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British Red Cross team
British Red Cross team
05/09/2024
British Red Cross administers 'kindness' in Emergency Department

t was formed in the late nineteenth century around ‘a belief in the power of kindness’ and that is exactly what The British Red Cross (BRC) is bringing today to the frontline of one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Wales.

Karly, Tracy and Annie stood together holding awards
Karly, Tracy and Annie stood together holding awards
05/09/2024
Specialist nurse awarded for role in improving care for wound patients

A specialist nurse has been named a changemaker champion for her role in making improvements to Swansea Bay’s wound care service.

Surgeons with face masks on working
Surgeons with face masks on working
04/09/2024
£7.7 million investment for the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery

Health Secretary Mark Drakeford has today confirmed £7.7m to upgrade the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery as it marks its 30th anniversary.

Image shows a woman and man standing in front of a sign
Image shows a woman and man standing in front of a sign
03/09/2024
Palliative patients benefit from ultrasound machine donation

A high-tech ultrasound machine which could give more palliative patients a better quality of life has been donated to Ty Olwen.

Physiotherapy workshop
Physiotherapy workshop
02/09/2024
Workshops give teens a taste of potential physiotherapy careers

The workshops provided youngsters considering their future to learn about the role of physiotherapy in helping patients 

Image shows a woman standing
Image shows a woman standing
02/09/2024
It's 50 not out for Christine but she has no desire to retire just yet

A 50-year career in healthcare could have been so different for Christine Morrell had it not been for a convenient bus stop and some sound advice from her father.

Staff members stand on mats with arms above their heads pulling a resistance band.
Staff members stand on mats with arms above their heads pulling a resistance band.
30/08/2024
Stretching key to mobility in later life

Health board wellbeing champion Sam Minards has been motivating colleagues to move more during our Active August campaign.

Rebecca Mainwaring on the children
Rebecca Mainwaring on the children
28/08/2024
'Miracle child' who defied the odds to beat brain tumour pays thanks again as she reaches landmark birthday

Rebecca Mainwaring raised funds for the children's ward where she was treated as she turns forty

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
22/08/2024
Swansea Bay UHB announces appointment of new CEO

We are delighted to announce that, following a successful recruitment campaign over the summer, Abigail Harris has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

Image shows two people holding a T-shirt.
Image shows two people holding a T-shirt.
21/08/2024
Truck pull and family fun day to raise funds for the South West Wales Cancer Centre

Last few days to enter a team for the event organised by haulage firm A.T. Morgan and Son in Crymlyn Burrows.

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.

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.

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