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Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
25/01/2024
A message from our Chair, Emma Woollett

A message from Emma Woollett about her role as Chair of Swansea UHB.

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Image shows a woman sat at a desk
25/01/2024
Award-winner Pat's sharing decades of knowledge in new role

It is almost 50 years since Pat Barker started her career in the NHS, but she is not showing any signs of slowing down as she shares her wisdom in a new role.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
25/01/2024
Response to Ombudsman's reports regarding three orthopaedic patients

Our response to three Ombudsman's Reports.

A group of smiling people showing off a table of gifts
A group of smiling people showing off a table of gifts
24/01/2024
Daughter's heartfelt donation in mum's memory provides a real boost for patients at Ty Garngoch

Sian King gifts range of equipment, including an audio communicator, flashing coasters and talking alarm clocks to help with care for dementia patients.

Georgia examining someone
Georgia examining someone
23/01/2024
Audiology expansion allows more specialist access for patients

The recently transformed primary care audiology service has expanded to offer more specialist access to patients.

Image shows a mother and baby girl.
Image shows a mother and baby girl.
22/01/2024
Mum's the word as baby feeding trial attracts almost 200 volunteers

Almost 200 first-time mums have volunteered for a study into whether extra support helps them feed their babies in a way that works for them.

A picture of the words thank you
A picture of the words thank you
18/01/2024
Junior Doctors' industrial action – update

The three days of industrial action by junior doctors in Wales has now ended, and we would like to say thank you to patients and the public for their patience and understanding during this period.

Image shows a woman holding a toothbrush and a set of dentures
Image shows a woman holding a toothbrush and a set of dentures
17/01/2024
New role helps spread the word of good mouthcare benefits

A first-for-Wales role promoting the importance of oral hygiene in hospital could lead to earlier discharges and provide comfort for patients.

Rebecca Shaw
Rebecca Shaw
16/01/2024
Lifelong learning champion leading by example

Meet the Swansea Bay learning enthusiast who certainly leads by example.

A pharmacist looking at a box of tablets
A pharmacist looking at a box of tablets
16/01/2024
New contraception service offers protection to women

Women can now ask for a supply of contraceptive pills from community pharmacies in Swansea Bay while they arrange a longer-term solution.

Huw and Gavin stood in an office
Huw and Gavin stood in an office
15/01/2024
Men supported to share experiences of living with learning disabilities

A dedicated group for men with learning disabilities is helping them to share support and advice on various aspects of day-to-day life.

The team stood on a grass bank
The team stood on a grass bank
12/01/2024
Expert team has the right prescription to keep patients well at home

Patients are being helped to keep well at home thanks to a team of specialists who manage and review their medication for them.

12/01/2024
Industrial Action - Junior Doctors' Strike 15th to 18th January 2024
10/01/2024
System which helps patients leave hospital wins national award

Swansea Bay's Digital team recognised at MediWales Awards for Signal patient flow initiative

09/01/2024
Visiting restrictions eased at Morriston Hospital

Normal visiting arrangements have been reinstated at Morriston Hospital in all areas except Ward S from midday today (Tuesday, January 9th, 2024).

Sam Spragg in panto
Sam Spragg in panto
09/01/2024
Panto star inspires burns survivors and hails club for the giving her the confidence to tread the boards

Samantha Spragg has moved on from the injury she received as a young child and is forging a career on stage 

Cassie holding her award in front of a blank background
Cassie holding her award in front of a blank background
08/01/2024
Nurse's new skills allow for earlier discharges home from hospital

A specialist nurse is helping to get patients home from hospital sooner after completing a 10-month course alongside her full-time job.

Persistent Pain team 
Persistent Pain team 
04/01/2024
Education sessions lead to reduction in waiting lists for people with long-term pain

Waiting times for a first appointment with the Pain Prevention Service have reduced by almost a half 

Melanie Jones
Melanie Jones
04/01/2024
Renal nurse wins award for excellence in her mentor's name

A Swansea Bay nurse has received an award named after the woman and friend who mentored her throughout much of her career.

Image shows a large group of midwives.
Image shows a large group of midwives.
02/01/2024
Midwife bullied out of the profession in England is loving it again in Swansea

A midwife who left the profession after being bullied while training in England has fallen in love with it again at Singleton Hospital.

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