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Santa
Santa
12/12/2024
Santa's special cause sees Swansea bike ride

His usual mode of transport is a sleigh but this weekend Santa will be switching to two wheels to raise money for a cause close to his heart.

Image shows a woman standing at a podium
Image shows a woman standing at a podium
12/12/2024
The forum set up to help parent carers

A Swansea group is lending a helping hand to parents who provide round-the-clock care for their children – of any age, including adult sons and daughters.

Mel Evans and Ffion
Mel Evans and Ffion
10/12/2024
Dad's thanks for support after walking his daughter down the aisle despite losing both his legs

Former policeman Mel Evans needed his legs amputated after suffering a heart attack

Image shows a man standing alongside a stack of computer servers.
Image shows a man standing alongside a stack of computer servers.
06/12/2024
Keeping cancer treatment machines running leads to Dean scoring a UK first

Singleton Hospital's Dean Fyfield is the first clinical computing technologist to be included in a national register, demonstrating his commitment to safe clinical practice.

Image shows a woman looking into the camera.
Image shows a woman looking into the camera.
05/12/2024
Store staff feeling on top of the world after colleague's cancer care inspires fundraising challenge

The team from Macron in Neath have donated almost £1,600 to the South West Wales Cancer Centre.

A group of nursing staff standing alongside a man holding a large cheque.
A group of nursing staff standing alongside a man holding a large cheque.
04/12/2024
Putt it there! Luke makes golf day donation to say a big thank you for heart op

Dad-of-two back in the swing after congenital defect is fixed by Morriston team.

A seating area with sofa and coffee table
A seating area with sofa and coffee table
03/12/2024
Staff mental health boost after Morriston Hospital wellbeing zone upgrade

Charitable funds provides a range of new facilities in hospitals' staff library.

Bethany
Bethany
03/12/2024
New mum's endurance challenge set to help others relax

A grateful mum has put herself through extreme discomfort so other parents may enjoy a bit of respite while their newborn babies are in hospital.

A newly-constructed resuscitation bay, containing lots of hospital equipment
A newly-constructed resuscitation bay, containing lots of hospital equipment
29/11/2024
Great news for patients and staff as Morriston's Children's Emergency Unit gets upgrade

New resuscitation and high dependency bays among a number of welcome improvements.

Image shows a group of people talking in a hospital corridor.
Image shows a group of people talking in a hospital corridor.
28/11/2024
Gower villagers donate to cancer centre in memory of one of their own

Villagers in Gower have helped raise thousands of pounds for Swansea’s cancer centre as a tribute to Roger Hughes, who died earlier this year.

Image shows two people outside a hospital building.
Image shows two people outside a hospital building.
27/11/2024
Swansea team celebrates global success of game-changing cancer treatment

A global trial in which Swansea was a leading player has been a game-changer in the treatment of a particularly aggressive type of cancer.

26/11/2024
Discharge is a priority as pressure continues to affect Swansea Bay Hospitals

Very high demand is affecting all hospitals in Swansea Bay. The health service across the whole of Wales is also extremely busy.

Image shows a group of people holding a large cheque.
Image shows a group of people holding a large cheque.
22/11/2024
Carnival team's latest donation to the South West Wales Cancer Centre

Every year the Waunarlwydd Carnival Committed donates £1,000 to the centre in Swansea, where one of the team had lifesaving treatment.

Image shows a group of people standing in a row
Image shows a group of people standing in a row
22/11/2024
Teenager's bright idea delivers sustainable benefits for paediatric service

A teenager’s bright idea has inspired a greener approach in one of Morriston Hospital’s busiest services.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
21/11/2024
Notice of board meeting - 28th November 2024

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 10:15am the Millennium Room at Headquarters, One Talbot Gateway, Baglan, SA12 7BR.

Image shows a woman standing in front of a building
Image shows a woman standing in front of a building
21/11/2024
Busy service helps patients and the planet by changing its sustainable approach

A Morriston Hospital service is making strides in becoming more sustainable in terms of treatment, time and travel.

Image shows a group of people standing in front of a banner
Image shows a group of people standing in front of a banner
21/11/2024
New facility opens in boost to Swansea Bay's unpaid carers

A new building and service has been launched to help unpaid carers throughout Swansea Bay.

Image shows a sportsman on a podium.
Image shows a sportsman on a podium.
21/11/2024
They think it's Aloha – and it is now for Ironman Andrew after dream comes true

Andrew Jones competed in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii on the anniversary of his beloved father's funeral.

Image shows solar panels
Image shows solar panels
20/11/2024
Solar farm success powered by savings in energy and cost

Morriston Hospital’s solar farm has marked its third anniversary by generating a third of its power and breaking the £3million barrier in savings.

An image of Dave Muckell, Director of Lads & Dads, a men
An image of Dave Muckell, Director of Lads & Dads, a men
19/11/2024
Men encouraged to access free online mental health support on International Men's Day

Posted on behalf of SilverCloud

NHS Wales’ digital mental health service is calling on more men to access self-help support as figures reveal they’re 2.5 times less likely than women to use its programmes.

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