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A woman wearing a mask sat at a desk with a photo of the Queen on her screen
A woman wearing a mask sat at a desk with a photo of the Queen on her screen
09/12/2022
Nurse manager crowned with award for going above and beyond for patients

A nurse manager with a love of the Queen has been given a regal title of her own in recognition of her role in caring for others.

A man wearing scrubs holding a book next to a woman holding a drawing
A man wearing scrubs holding a book next to a woman holding a drawing
09/12/2022
ED nurse who turned to poetry during pandemic has book published

A nurse who turned to poetry as a way of coping during the pandemic has had his heartfelt words published in his own book.

Laura with her bike taking part in an athletics event
Laura with her bike taking part in an athletics event
08/12/2022
Stoma not stopping Laura from achieving athletics success

Laura who battled bowel cancer is hoping her example can inspire others 

Nia
Nia
07/12/2022
It really is good to talk... to a social prescriber

A new kind of prescription is available to people in Neath who might benefit from connecting to social activities to help improve their emotional health and well-being.

Jersey
Jersey
02/12/2022
Health board charity hopes for big result from jersey raffle

Swansea Bay Health Charity is offering Welsh football supporters the opportunity to really stand out in the Red Wall – through winning a jersey signed by the team.

ICC team
ICC team
30/11/2022
BHF funding offers hope for inherited cardiac conditions patients

A team from Swansea Bay, which helped pioneer a family screening service for inherited heart muscle conditions in Wales, has welcomed news a major research investment.

Image shows a man standing in front of a television
Image shows a man standing in front of a television
23/11/2022
Father enjoys quality family time again thanks to brain injury service

A father with limited arm and hand movements after a brain injury is once more playing video games with his children thanks to the care and thoughtfulness of the Swansea Bay team who treated him, and the generosity of a local business.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
22/11/2022
Notice of board meeting - 24th November 2022

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Swansea Bay University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 24 November 2022 at 12.15pm via YouTube livestream.

A man wearing a mask and sat at a desk
A man wearing a mask and sat at a desk
21/11/2022
Public reminded antibiotics may do more harm than good against seasonal viruses

As we approach the winter, people are being reminded that antibiotics may not be the answer in combatting seasonal illnesses.

18/11/2022
Surgeon reattaches joiner's thumb after saw accident

A joiner has given a relieved thumbs up to the Swansea Bay surgeon whose skill has enabled him to do just that after he cut it off in a workplace accident.

Carly Porter
Carly Porter
16/11/2022
HIV – get tested, get peace of mind

The sooner you get tested for HIV, the sooner your condition can be treated if you prove positive.

Image shows a group of women
Image shows a group of women
09/11/2022
Runner puts in hard yards to help brain injury service that treated best friend

A keen runner inspired by her best friend’s recovery from a car accident has raised nearly £2,500 to help the rehabilitation of brain injury patients.

Ellie
Ellie
08/11/2022
Ellie has a ball highlighting warning signs of diabetes

Ellie Lane was enjoying pantomime Swansea Grand Theatre when she received a call telling her she needed go to hospital immediately.

Image shows a group of people 
Image shows a group of people 
04/11/2022
Audiology service transformation means quicker specialist access for patients

A major transformation of Swansea Bay’s primary care audiology services will deliver quicker specialist access for patients all across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, and help free up GP time.

Clydach Dementia Group
Clydach Dementia Group
04/11/2022
New group offers dementia support in Swansea Valley

A new group offering support for people living with dementia and their carers has been set up in the Swansea Valley.

A man in a dentist
A man in a dentist
02/11/2022
Thousands of new patients to be offered dental appointments

Around 28,000 new patients are set to be offered appointments at dental practices in Swansea Bay by April 2023.

Mari Harris and Barry Spedding with the MRI model in the background
Mari Harris and Barry Spedding with the MRI model in the background
28/10/2022
Miniature MRI makes child's play of scary scans for youngsters in hospital

When you have two model staff working on the same hospital team you could say it’s a small world – and you’d be right in more ways than one.

 

A woman standing with mountains in the background
A woman standing with mountains in the background
21/10/2022
Rapid diagnosis helped put Helen's mind at rest on road to recovery

A woman who once conquered the world’s tallest free-standing mountain was left struggling to walk her dog after being diagnosed with long Covid.

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<div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Image shows a woman at a desk</span><br></div>
21/10/2022
Funfair proves a big hit with patients and staff

Hook a duck, ring toss and tin can alley aren’t usual methods of treatment, but they proved the perfect tonic when an old-fashioned funfair rolled up at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

Three women in scrubs stood outside a hospital
Three women in scrubs stood outside a hospital
20/10/2022
Care and support delivered to mums-to-be thanks to dual clinic

A new clinic has drastically reduced the number of appointments needed for expectant mothers with epilepsy.

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