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An image showing the women from the Digital Transformation Team, all smiling at the camera.
An image showing the women from the Digital Transformation Team, all smiling at the camera.
08/03/2024
Let's get digital - meet the women helping transform the health board's key systems

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.

Cwtsh Clos PBS
Cwtsh Clos PBS
07/03/2024
Building society supports Cwtsh Clos campaign's running total

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’.

Image of the sign outside Morriston Hospital
Image of the sign outside Morriston Hospital
06/03/2024
Morriston Hospital is under extreme pressure today

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

Hospital resident meets alpaca
Hospital resident meets alpaca
04/03/2024
Surprise visitors put a smile on the faces of residents at Tonna Hospital

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

Image shows a woman standing next to a wall
Image shows a woman standing next to a wall
01/03/2024
Use of Welsh language speaks volumes for patient care

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.

Jo and Ceys Silverwood
Jo and Ceys Silverwood
28/02/2024
Hospital homes are a real lifesaver says mum supporting the Cwtsh Clos campaign

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.

Image shows a hospital
Image shows a hospital
28/02/2024
Singleton gets a facelift following renovation works

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

Image shows a neonatal nurse standing next to clinical equipment.
Image shows a neonatal nurse standing next to clinical equipment.
27/02/2024
From neonatal to Nordic after Swansea nurse wins scholarship to Denmark

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.

Image shows a staff member holding nomination forms
Image shows a staff member holding nomination forms
26/02/2024
Patient Choice Awards are back for the first time since the pandemic

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

The team sat at a desk in an office
The team sat at a desk in an office
16/02/2024
Virtual ward success inspires new mental health initiative

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

A sign outside Morriston Hospital with a warning sign in front of it.
A sign outside Morriston Hospital with a warning sign in front of it.
15/02/2024
Exceptional pressures at Morriston Hospital - please help if you can

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.

CAMHS team 
CAMHS team 
15/02/2024
Young people learn about local support for their wellbeing

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

Emma sat at a desk holding a leaflet
Emma sat at a desk holding a leaflet
15/02/2024
Mobile hubs deliver dementia support in Swansea Bay communities

Mobile hubs offering support to people affected by dementia are now running in communities throughout Swansea Bay.

a picture of a megaphone
a picture of a megaphone
14/02/2024
Junior Doctors' Industrial Action 21st-24th February 2024 - information for patients

Find out more about how services will be affected.

Mal Pope and Gulliver
Mal Pope and Gulliver
14/02/2024
Mal shares personal heartbreak to support Cwtsh Clos fundraising campaign for families of sick babies

Musician and broadcaster Mal Pope is supporting our Cwtsh Clos campaign to help parents of pre-term and very sick babies in memory of his grandson, Gulliver. Read his story here.

Generic photo of computer 
Generic photo of computer 
13/02/2024
Patient's experience leads to new alert system to improve hospital visits for people with PTSS

Clinicians are now notified to better prepare themselves to treat patients with anxiety disorder 

Image shows a baby in an incubator and another baby holding a ball.
Image shows a baby in an incubator and another baby holding a ball.
09/02/2024
What a difference a year has made for baby Rohan born weighing just 1lb 8oz

A little bundle of joy who was a lot littler than most has come along in leaps and bounds in time for his first birthday.

Image shows a group of people
Image shows a group of people
08/02/2024
Cancer survivor thanks bowel screening test – and his wife - for saving his life

A cancer survivor is urging older people to take a bowel screening test at the earliest opportunity because it could save their life – just like it did for him.

Nicola stood in an office
Nicola stood in an office
07/02/2024
Passion for learning leads to nurse managing her own team

A mum who trained to become a nurse more than a decade into her healthcare career is now managing her own team in Swansea Bay.

Haemophilia team 
Haemophilia team 
06/02/2024
New home for Bleeding Disorders Centre at Singleton Hospital

The Centre which was formerly based in two small rooms will benefit patients with haemophilia and other disorders

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