Swansea Bay Health News
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- 01/09/2022
- Harpist helps promote harmony in mother and baby unit
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A new initiative in Swansea Bay, aimed at strengthening the bond between new mothers and their babies through music, really does pull on the harp strings.
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- 26/08/2022
- Ashley's taking recovery step by step a year after leaving hospital
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Just one year ago, keen photographer Ashley Lovering had to be carried up the steps to his apartment because he was too poorly to climb them.
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- 25/08/2022
- Paralysed triathlete taking steps on his journey of rehabilitation
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Nathan Ford suffered life-threatening injuries during a triathlon but has been working hard at his rehabilitation
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- 19/08/2022
- New service offers food for thought to people with IBS
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A new service to help relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms is now available to patients at GP practices across Swansea Bay.
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- 16/08/2022
- Ben fulfils DJ dream with Escape opportunity
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Swapping the hospital reception desk for his DJ decks will see Ben Vincent fulfil a dream this weekend in front of thousands of music fans.
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- 12/08/2022
- Hospital's flower power proves big success with patients
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A summer of sun and extra flower beds have blossomed into the perfect partnership for patients’ wellbeing at Singleton Hospital.
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- 05/08/2022
- Computer system outage affecting 111 and out of hours GP
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There is a major outage of a computer system that is used to refer patients from NHS 111 Wales to out-of-hours GP providers. This system is used by local health boards to coordinate these services for patients. The ongoing outage is significant and has been far reaching, impacting each of the four nations in the UK.
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- 05/08/2022
- Swans gift for people living with dementia at Cefn Coed
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Businessman buys Swans season tickets for dementia ward
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- 04/08/2022
- The doctor will see you now in our new outpatient consultation rooms
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An extra 21 consultation rooms have been provided in Neath Port Talbot Hospital to help tackle waiting lists exacerbated by the Covid pandemic.
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- 04/08/2022
- Generous gifts mean extra play for children's ward
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When teen cancer survivor Skye Edgecombe thanked staff at Morriston Hospital for treating her it really was a case of fun and games.
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- 02/08/2022
- Join Jiffy for a 50-mile challenge that will really benefit Singleton's cancer patients
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Rugby legend Jonathan Davies will once again lead hundreds of cyclists from Cardiff to Swansea to raise funds for cancer care.
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- 01/08/2022
- Student nurse points out the dangers of disrespecting the water
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Now school’s out for the summer, a student nurse has used her initiative to warn children, looking to take a dip, to be aware of the dangers of disrespecting the water.
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- 28/07/2022
- Launch of staff newspaper Bay Health
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Welcome to the first edition of Bay Health our new, monthly, newspaper for staff and everyone interested in the work and services of Swansea Bay University Health Board.
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- 28/07/2022
- It's time to talk about organ donation
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It’s a conversation many shy away from, but Anita Jonas is on a mission to get everyone talking about organ donation.
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- 27/07/2022
- Swansea mum receives life-changing new drug
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Holly Bevan, who has a rare genetic condition, is now looking forward to a brighter future after becoming one of the first people in Wales to have the new drug.
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- 27/07/2022
- A quick conversation could be all you need to avoid Type 2 diabetes
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A 30-minute chat could help people across Swansea Bay avoid developing Type 2 diabetes, a life-changing chronic condition.
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- 27/07/2022
- Lucy's love for her job recognised by UK cancer charity
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Supporting people with sarcoma inevitably takes an emotional toll – but Lucy Whiddett would not have it any other way.
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- 26/07/2022
- Heartfelt donation provides major boost for specialist team
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A specialist palliative care team has received a £20,000 donation in memory of one of the patients it supported in his final days.
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- 25/07/2022
- Hospital doctor prescribes reading in bed to boost well-being
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A book trolley service has been rolled out in Morriston Hospital in an attempt to consign patient boredom to the pages of history.
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- 25/07/2022
- Field hospital beds all now allocated to help tackle local bed poverty and support Ukrainian refugees
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Almost 600 new beds from the Bay Field Hospital have now been distributed and are helping Ukrainian refugees and local communities in Swansea Bay.
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We welcome correspondence and telephone calls in Welsh or English. Welsh language correspondence will be replied to in Welsh, and this will not lead to a delay. This page is available in Welsh by clicking ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of this page.