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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.

President Boyce
President Boyce
07/02/2023
Swansea surgeon handed top role

Swansea Bay is fast gaining a reputation for producing the best hand surgeons around.

a picture of a megaphone
a picture of a megaphone
03/02/2023
Industrial action postponed: information for patients

Industrial action will take place at Swansea Bay UHB on Monday, February 6th and Tuesday, February 7th across a range of unions, which will have an impact on hospital services. 

Image shows a man holding a light
Image shows a man holding a light
31/01/2023
Croatia mercy mission proves career-changing moment for award-winning audiologist

A life-changing mercy mission to war-torn Croatia was to set Paul Stokes on a very different career path.

A dentist sat on a chair and looking at a phone
A dentist sat on a chair and looking at a phone
26/01/2023
App connects dentists with consultants for expert advice and support

A phone app that puts GPs in touch with hospital consultants for expert advice is also being used by dentists in Swansea Bay in a UK first.

A man wearing a mask and standing in front of a noticeboard
A man wearing a mask and standing in front of a noticeboard
24/01/2023
Common Ailments Service easier to access than ever

The Common Ailments Service covers 26 everyday conditions and is available at all 93 community pharmacies in Swansea Bay.

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