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Image shows cartoon man undertaking daily activities such as drinking tea and exercising.
Image shows cartoon man undertaking daily activities such as drinking tea and exercising.
24/06/2020
New self-help guide for Covid recovery is first for Wales

It gives advice on exercise, diet and mental wellbeing.

Esteem awards
Esteem awards
19/06/2020
COVID-19 Response Earns National Award Nominations

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) has been rewarded with four nominations for a national award for teams or individuals who are doing outstanding work during the COVID-19 crisis

The Health Board
The Health Board
18/06/2020
Notice of board meeting - 25th June 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING OF THE SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 25 2020 IN THE MILLENNIUM ROOM, HEADQUARTERS, ONE TALBOT GATEWAY, BAGLAN, SA12 7BR.

Rachel Harford, Ian Blyth
Rachel Harford, Ian Blyth
18/06/2020
Dozens of patients in Swansea join up for Covid-19 trial

People hospitalised in Morriston and Singleton agree to test drugs to treat the virus

A picture of Emma Woollett and Tracy Myhill
A picture of Emma Woollett and Tracy Myhill
17/06/2020
A thank you message from the Chair and Chief Executive of Swansea Bay UHB

A thank you from Emma Woollett and Tracy Myhill, for our community's support for the NHS during the pandemic.

Singleton Hospital
Singleton Hospital
16/06/2020
Concern after cancer referrals drop by two-thirds

Swansea specialist urges people with symptoms to contact their GP

Jonathan Cubitt, Sarah Hemington-Gorse
Jonathan Cubitt, Sarah Hemington-Gorse
15/06/2020
Swansea team pioneers new technique for skin cancer procedure

World-first success means life-saving service can continue during pandemic

Non Evans
Non Evans
12/06/2020
Sporting stars back virtual call for youngsters to get active

Some GP surgeries in Swansea are taking a leaf out of Joe Wicks’s book by offering virtual tips on fitness for youngsters

Image shows five hands clasped together in a circle.
Image shows five hands clasped together in a circle.
11/06/2020
Study looks at pandemic's effect on mental health

Researchers behind a major new study charting how the people of Wales have coped with coronavirus are appealing for volunteers to share their experiences.

11/06/2020
From hearing tests to aiding the NHS frontline.

“If someone had told me this time last year that in 2020 I would be working on a Covid ward, I would have, respectfully, told them – they had lost the plot.” 

Alison Lewis, Craig Dyer, Carys Walters
Alison Lewis, Craig Dyer, Carys Walters
05/06/2020
New team provides support for Covid patients at home

Other respiratory patients helped through new way of working

Katie Taylor
Katie Taylor
04/06/2020
Volunteers step up to help health board keep on delivering

National Volunteers Week couldn’t have come at a better time to enable Swansea Bay University Health Board to thank all those who have come forward to help protect the public

Morriston Hospital
Morriston Hospital
04/06/2020
Patients with Covid-19 give blood to help fight pandemic

Morriston Hospital taking part in GenOMICC global study

Medicines lined up on a pharmacy shelf.
Medicines lined up on a pharmacy shelf.
01/06/2020
Volunteers help pharmacies deliver during pandemic

As the country marks National Volunteers Week all those who gave up their time to help ensure people in Swansea Bay receive their prescriptions over the past two months or so are being made to feel appreciated

Man snapping a cigarette in half
Man snapping a cigarette in half
01/06/2020
Smokers getting virtual support to help them give up

Swansea Bay's video conferencing service the first of its kind in Wales

Image shows Lucy Jones lying on the sofa with baby in her arms.
Image shows Lucy Jones lying on the sofa with baby in her arms.
29/05/2020
Celebrating lockdown babies

Lockdown has made many things more challenging, none more so than giving birth.

New critical care area
New critical care area
28/05/2020
Outpatient waiting areas at Morriston transformed

Changes are part of the ongoing COVID-19 response

sami rainbow
sami rainbow
27/05/2020
Swansea Bay Patients Pen Their Thanks

Grateful patients and their families have been in touch to thank Swansea Bay University Health Board staff for their care during the pandemic

Professor Keith lloyd
Professor Keith lloyd
26/05/2020
Swansea Bay Welcomes New Member to its Board

Professor Keith Lloyd has been appointed Independent Member of the Swansea Bay University Health Board

22/05/2020
Stunning field hospital artworks revealed

They may be field hospitals built in just weeks, but they are also blank canvasses for some stunning pieces of art to welcome patients and staff.

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