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26/10/2020
Strict infection control measures remain in place at Morriston Hospital as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak

Suspension of some routine planned cardiac cases continues but emergency and urgent patients are still being cared for

An image of the Swansea Bay UHB logos
An image of the Swansea Bay UHB logos
21/10/2020
New CEO appointed to Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board has successfully appointed a new Chief Executive to take over from Tracy Myhill when she retires at the end of the year.

20/10/2020
Resumption of laboratory testing service

We are pleased to announce that our laboratory testing service has returned to normal.

20/10/2020
Swansea Bay UHB - Update on Covid-19 outbreaks

Morriston Hospital is continuing to manage a Covid-19 outbreak in cardiac services.

Rea P
Rea P
20/10/2020
Swansea Bay student nurse named best in Britain

When it comes to helping patients prepare themselves for surgery, Swansea Bay’s Rea Pugh-Davies is arguably one of the best around

Vials of blood in a stand.
Vials of blood in a stand.
15/10/2020
October 15th - Testing update

Our latest update on testing issues.

BBV Team
BBV Team
15/10/2020
Fight against Hepatitis C mentioned in despatches

Swansea Bay’s BBV Team (Hepatology and Blood Borne Virus Team) has shared a win in the British Medical Journal Awards for its work on a Hepatitis C Elimination project

Exterior view of Main Entrance to Morriston Hospital.
Exterior view of Main Entrance to Morriston Hospital.
13/10/2020
Routine cardiac surgery temporarily suspended at Morriston Hospital because of Covid-19 outbreak

Routine planned cardiac surgery at Morriston Hospital has been temporarily suspended following a localised Covid-19 outbreak.

A gloved hand holds a vial of blood.
A gloved hand holds a vial of blood.
12/10/2020
Updated statement on blood and other tests
12/10/2020
Don't clock off from Covid – message to workers

Workers in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot are being reminded about the importance of following Covid-19 guidance on their way to and from work, as well as during breaks.

HonoursMain
HonoursMain
09/10/2020
Swansea Bay employees feature in Queen's Birthday Honours List

Team Swansea Bay is celebrating its very own Famous Five following the unveiling of this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List

OH team
OH team
09/10/2020
Historic Swansea Bay double in awards

Swansea Bay’s Occupational Health and Wellbeing teams have been rewarded for their work during the Covid-19 crisis through being handed major awards in a historic first double win

08/10/2020
Temporary changes to blood test arrangements in Swansea Bay

A UK-wide supply shortage means priority is being given to urgent tests

logos of Swansea Bay UHB, Swansea Council and NPT Council
logos of Swansea Bay UHB, Swansea Council and NPT Council
08/10/2020
Covid local testing site to be set up in Swansea theatre

People showing symptoms of Covid-19 in Swansea are to have access to a seven-days-a-week walk-in Local Testing Site (LTS).

05/10/2020
Mum's heartfelt thanks for tiny Theodore's treatment

The mother of a baby born 15 weeks early in the midst of the pandemic, has thanked Swansea Bay staff for saving her and her son’s life

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
30/09/2020
PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN (WALES) ACT 2019

Notice pursuant to Section 24 (3) of the above Act.

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
29/09/2020
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2020

Swansea Bay University Health Board’s next annual general meeting will be taking place on 14th October 2020 at 5.30pm. 

logos of Swansea Bay UHB, Swansea Council and NPT Council
logos of Swansea Bay UHB, Swansea Council and NPT Council
28/09/2020
Covid Mobile Testing Units to be rolled-out across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot

From Wednesday 30 September, people showing symptoms of Covid-19 in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot will have access to additional local testing facilities.

Julia Brockway
Julia Brockway
23/09/2020
Covid survivor's plea to stay safe

Mum who spent 45 days on a ventilator urges people to protect themselves from the virus

Digital Stories Team
Digital Stories Team
22/09/2020
Digital stories project has something to write home about

A Swansea Bay University Health Board team tasked with creating digital stories has recorded a happy ending after picking up a national award

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