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Dr Gwyn Jones
Dr Gwyn Jones
14/10/2024
Rugby star turned GP out to raise awareness of heart condition

A former Wales rugby captain-turned GP is helping tackle a heart related medical condition that can lead to the most serious form of stroke.

World Mental Health Day 
World Mental Health Day 
11/10/2024
Launch of more wellbeing support for Swansea Bay on World Mental Health Day

Two new websites will provide extra resources for both adults and children 

Richard and Lyndon stood next to dental equipment
Richard and Lyndon stood next to dental equipment
11/10/2024
Complex dental treatment provided closer to home for patients

Patients can receive complex dental treatment closer to home as part of a service being piloted in Swansea Bay.

A group of assorted hospital staff posing for a photograph in a wardd
A group of assorted hospital staff posing for a photograph in a wardd
10/10/2024
Women who suffer pregnancy loss to receive extra support thanks to training scheme

Baby Loss Support Champions now on hand to offer emotional and practical help.

09/10/2024
Sister act raises £5,000 to thank staff at the South West Wales Cancer Centre

Fantastic fundraising a shining example of how you can help our Going the Extra Mile for Cancer appeal

Theo
Theo
09/10/2024
Singleton Hospital's maternity staff hailed as "real heroes of society"

The arrival of your first baby is a truly memorable occasion for most couples but for Lauren and Alex Kiley, it could so easily have turned into a nightmare.

Image shows a woman holding soil
Image shows a woman holding soil
09/10/2024
Plant power and biodiversity benefit young patients in wildlife garden renovation

Young patients at Neath Port Talbot Hospital will soon be able to get closer to nature in a newly-designed wildlife garden with a focus on biodiversity.

Sharon Taylor Claire Chubb Cavell Stars
Sharon Taylor Claire Chubb Cavell Stars
08/10/2024
Cavell Stars for fund-raising duo's efforts to support children in Africa with malnutrition

Claire and Sharon were inspired to help by the work of their Bonymaen ACT colleague in Liberia 

Image shows a group of men in a field
Image shows a group of men in a field
08/10/2024
Men's Health Forum helps male staff dig deep to discuss mental health and wellbeing

Male staff are digging deep in more ways than one to break the stigma on mental health.

Staff stood next to the Minor Injury Unit sign
Staff stood next to the Minor Injury Unit sign
07/10/2024
Public reminded that emergency care is provided at ED and not the MIU

Emergency care for chest pains, stroke or any serious medical condition or serious injury can only be delivered in Morriston Hospital – and not the Minor Injury Unit at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. Find out why by clicking here.

Image shows a group of people sitting in a garden
Image shows a group of people sitting in a garden
07/10/2024
Wellbeing success stems from ophthalmology staff's vision for garden

Fresh air and flowers are giving ophthalmology staff in Singleton Hospital a chance to reset and recharge thanks to a dedicated wellness garden.

Members of the dietetics team stood together
Members of the dietetics team stood together
03/10/2024
Help keep well through winter with a healthy and balanced diet

Planning meals, staying hydrated and having your five a day are just some of the ways to help keep yourself well through winter.

A smiling woman standing in a hospital corridor
A smiling woman standing in a hospital corridor
02/10/2024
Putting patients first as charity donations fund transformation work at the South West Wales Cancer Centre

£80,000 project will see big improvements to the Chemotherapy Day Unit after patients requested it.

Help Me Quit Team
Help Me Quit Team
01/10/2024
New team helping mums quit smoking

A new team has been set up in Swansea Bay to help expectant and new mums quit smoking.

A large group photograph featuring the QuicDNA project team, partners and First Minister
A large group photograph featuring the QuicDNA project team, partners and First Minister
30/09/2024
Blood test which looks for lung cancer DNA now available in Swansea Bay

This is a major step forward in improving diagnosis and treatment for lung cancer patients.

30/09/2024
Fundraising appeal launched to celebrate 20 years of the South West Wales Cancer Centre

Going the Extra Mile for Cancer aims to raise £200,000 to support patients, relatives and staff at the Swansea-based centre.

27/09/2024
Heart transplant survivor appeals for everyone to consider organ donation - and let family know their wishes

It's Organ Donation Week and it's never been more important to talk about the subject.

The Jig-So team
The Jig-So team
27/09/2024
Wendy's wonderful service comes to an end after nearly half a century with NHS

She spent over 40 years providing care and support to parents before and after pregnancy, now Wendy Sunderland-Evans is calling time on her successful NHS career.

Image shows a logo
Image shows a logo
26/09/2024
One Bay Way Staff Awards 2024 winners revealed

The first recipients of the newly-rebranded One Way Bay Awards have been announced, with over 6,800 staff votes helping determine the winners.

Burns
Burns
24/09/2024
Burns Centre invited to share their expertise at international conference

The conference also saw a Swansea Bay advanced clinical nurse specialist appointed British Burns Association's lead for nurses working in the UK

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