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Julie and Edward stood in front of a stand
Julie and Edward stood in front of a stand
19/11/2024
Public reminded antibiotics aren't always needed for seasonal illnesses

Healthcare professionals in Swansea Bay are reminding people that antibiotics aren’t always needed when it comes to seasonal illnesses.

Sponsored walk
Sponsored walk
18/11/2024
Coastal walk aims to boost Cwtsh Clos appeal

The manager of the Mumbles branch of The Principality Building Society has explained why he’s so motivated to help raise money for Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Cwtsh Close appeal.

Image shows a man and woman holding awards in a field
Image shows a man and woman holding awards in a field
18/11/2024
Project continues to grow with double awards success

A regenerative agricultural project on health board land has harvested two awards stemming from its growing success.

Mr Wales
Mr Wales
15/11/2024
Mr Wales says fitness is key to heart op recovery

A Swansea bodybuilder has shared how he survived a life-threatening heart infection because of his fitness. 

The team stood together outside
The team stood together outside
14/11/2024
Diabetes prevention programme making a big difference in Swansea Bay

Intervention is helping more and more people avoid developing the disease.

Ann Diplock
Ann Diplock
13/11/2024
Fitting tribute to much loved Ann

The family and friends of a much loved former health care support worker have donated £1,400 to the Macmillan Occupational Therapist Team which did its best to support her.

Image shows a woman standing in a hospital corridor
Image shows a woman standing in a hospital corridor
12/11/2024
Green means go for anaesthetist's sustainable role

Consultant Anaesthetist Elana Owen is playing a leading role in helping Swansea Bay’s theatres become more sustainable – and has a foil tray to thank!

Jessica, Sharon and Rhian stood outside
Jessica, Sharon and Rhian stood outside
12/11/2024
New team will help support and develop primary care workforce

A new team to help develop and support staff working in primary care has launched in Swansea Bay.

ALAC
ALAC
08/11/2024
First Minister visits amputee veterans ahead of Remembrance Sunday

The First Minister has paid an emotional visit to Morriston Hospital’s Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre (ALAC) to speak to Armed Forces veterans ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

Sian Fisher
Sian Fisher
08/11/2024
Swansea comic stood up to cancer

They say laughter is the best medicine, so when stand-up comic Sian Fisher was diagnosed with breast cancer she wrote a new set.

Silver Cloud 1
Silver Cloud 1
06/11/2024
Boost for online mental health service through new referral pathways

Posted on behalf of SilverCloud

Departments at three health boards have established new referral pathways with NHS Wales’ online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) team as the service continues to expand.

Echo team
Echo team
06/11/2024
Smaller is better when it comes to affairs of heart monitoring

A tiny device is having a massive effect on reducing waiting lists in Swansea Bay’s cardiology service.

Image shows a man and woman
Image shows a man and woman
05/11/2024
Eirian's quality care around the clock for loved one and his patients

Eirian Evans has spent the last 24 years caring for Swansea Bay patients – a role he now fulfils at home for his wife Rachel.

04/11/2024
Diamonds are forever grateful for life-saving care at Swansea cancer centre

A Swansea couple who will be forever grateful to the care given at Swansea’s cancer centre have said thank you with a four-figure donation.

A smiling man, with a nurse standing just behind him in a hospital treatment room
A smiling man, with a nurse standing just behind him in a hospital treatment room
01/11/2024
It's good to know - the new link-up helping prostate cancer patients prepare for radiotherapy

South West Wales Cancer Centre and Maggie's join forces to provide key information ahead of treatment.

Members of staff stood outside the centre
Members of staff stood outside the centre
01/11/2024
Burns specialists urge public to take care as bonfire night approaches

Burns specialists in Swansea Bay are calling on people to take care and be sensible to avoid injuries as bonfire night approaches.

Echo Team
Echo Team
31/10/2024
Echocardiography Department continues to set the standards

Morriston Hospital’s Echocardiography Department is going from strength to strength - and that’s official.

Team
Team
30/10/2024
National award nomination for nurse behind boosting vaccinations

A nurse who helped steer the Covid vaccination programme – including developing a mobile vaccination centre – in Swansea Bay is in the running for a top award.

Catrin sat at a desk
Catrin sat at a desk
29/10/2024
Nurse up for national award for helping to introduce innovative app

An experienced nurse has been named as a finalist for a national award for her role in introducing an innovative wound-scanning app within Swansea Bay.

28/10/2024
Exceptional pressure on Morriston Hospital

Following a very challenging weekend, Morriston Hospital is under extreme pressure today (28.10.24) due to ongoing exceptional demand.

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