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Image shows development work in a field, with trees in the background
Image shows development work in a field, with trees in the background
22/02/2023
£16.5 million development will reduce risk of power cuts at Morriston Hospital

Work has started on a multi-million-pound development that will significantly reduce the risk of power failures at Swansea’s Morriston Hospital.

Staff at the Welcome Centre helping refugees from Ukraine
Staff at the Welcome Centre helping refugees from Ukraine
17/02/2023
Welcome in the hillsides for Ukrainian refugees

People suffering trauma after flleeing Ukraine are being supported by Swansea Bay's psychology network 

Image shows a a women holding an iPad
Image shows a a women holding an iPad
17/02/2023
New food app dishes up bigger and better menu for patients

A new food ordering app is serving up more meal options and cutting waste at Singleton Hospital.

A group of women wearing scrubs standing outside a hospital
A group of women wearing scrubs standing outside a hospital
16/02/2023
Stub it out for good with Help Me Quit

The Help Me Quit service offers 12 weeks of free behavioural and emotional support through individual or group meetings.

Image shows a woman holding dentures and a pot
Image shows a woman holding dentures and a pot
16/02/2023
Brushing up on oral hygiene with denture campaign

A denture campaign is helping patients and staff brush up on oral hygiene skills to prevent prolonged stays in hospital and reduce the risk of life-threatening complications.

A smiling man wearing a shirt
A smiling man wearing a shirt
16/02/2023
Thousands raised for children's hospital in memory of doctor's dad

A family connection inspired a Swansea Bay team to raise thousands of pounds for a children’s centre in India.

Image shows an elderly mother and her son seated and holding hands
Image shows an elderly mother and her son seated and holding hands
16/02/2023
New approach to treating wrist fractures breaks with tradition

A specialist team at Morriston Hospital has made a clean break with tradition when it comes to treating fractured wrists.

Jillian & Rylie
Jillian & Rylie
16/02/2023
Furry nice visitors at Cefn Coed

Routine for patients at a Swansea hospital was put on ‘paws’ to accommodate some special visitors.

Three women stood at an awards ceremony
Three women stood at an awards ceremony
16/02/2023
Wales-first response team keeping vulnerable children out of hospital

A first-in-Wales rapid response team is helping to keep vulnerable children out of hospital when they develop potentially serious infections.

Image shows a group of people standing
Image shows a group of people standing
16/02/2023
India recruitment trip attracts 100 nurses to Morriston Hospital

Over 100 new arrivals will boost the number of nurses in Morriston Hospital thanks to the health board’s first recruitment event in India.

Image shows three men standing in a line
Image shows three men standing in a line
16/02/2023
Finance team strike gold

Swansea Bay’s Finance Department has struck gold after being recognised for the quality training delivered to staff.

Half marathon
Half marathon
16/02/2023
Swansea Bay staff on the run in the name of charity

A team of health board staff hopes to lead by example in this year’s Swansea Bay Half Marathon – in the fundraising stakes.

Respiratory team
Respiratory team
16/02/2023
Home service success for respiratory team

A Swansea Bay respiratory team has taken on board the old adage that ‘out of adversity comes opportunity’ through continuing to treat patients at home rather than in hospital.

Image shows two women and a man 
Image shows two women and a man 
16/02/2023
Helping patients gain control of cellulitis

A specialist Swansea Bay team has pioneered an innovative approach to tackling a painful and potentially life-threatening skin condition.

Amanda Davies
Amanda Davies
16/02/2023
How change-maker Amanda is inspiring future generations

A Swansea Bay manager has been declared ‘inspirational’ for helping bring about positive change in Wales.

ED team
ED team
16/02/2023
ED notches up triple award success

Morriston Hospital’s Emergency Department has won an award for helping train the next generation of nurses working on the front line.

Image shows Professor Dean Harris
Image shows Professor Dean Harris
15/02/2023
Unique new blood test used to screen bowel cancer survivors

People in Swansea Bay who have survived bowel cancer will be the first in the UK to be offered a unique blood test to make sure it has not returned.

Image shows a group of people
Image shows a group of people
13/02/2023
Swansea Bay's green approach showcased at sustainability event

Six Swansea Bay teams were amongst the first staff in Wales to showcase their innovative work at a new sustainability awards event.

A woman lifting weights above her head
A woman lifting weights above her head
08/02/2023
Fitness instructor thanks staff for their care following cancer diagnosis

A fitness instructor battling lung cancer has raised £1,000 to thank staff for their care during her ongoing treatment.

Group shot of patient Jenny Young and husband Colin with hospital staff, standing in courtyard garden at Morriston Hospital.
Group shot of patient Jenny Young and husband Colin with hospital staff, standing in courtyard garden at Morriston Hospital.
07/02/2023
Boost for breast reconstruction work

Couple's generous donation will help other patients.

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