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a picture of an ipad
31/03/2020
Supporting patients and families through the COVID-19 crisis

With virtually all hospital visiting now stopped in the fight against COVID-19, work is underway to support patients and their families to mitigate the consequences of the move.

Image shows two metal cages full of Amazon parcels.
Image shows two metal cages full of Amazon parcels.
29/03/2020
First Amazon Wish List donations arrive

The nightwear and toiletries will be given out to patients.

RAU staff are ready
RAU staff are ready
27/03/2020
Swansea Bay gets ready for COVID-19

A huge amount of work has taken place to help the health board face the unprecedented challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic.

A woman sat with her arms over her knees in front of trees.
A woman sat with her arms over her knees in front of trees.
27/03/2020
Mental health teams make major changes in fight against Coronavirus

Mental health teams across the Swansea Bay University Health Board are joining in the unprecedented effort to tackle the Coronavirus pandemic.

Image shows close up of fingers by circular saw blade
Image shows close up of fingers by circular saw blade
25/03/2020
Fears lockdown will increase DIY and garden injuries

The sun is out, the country is in lockdown and many people will be using the time to tackle gardening and DIY projects at home.

Image shows Interim Deputy Medical Director Aidan Byrne
Image shows Interim Deputy Medical Director Aidan Byrne
24/03/2020
Plea to families to help get elderly patients home

Concerns that medically fit elderly patients face greater risk of Coronavirus in hospital

Ruth Rice 2
Ruth Rice 2
19/03/2020
Doctor doesn't always have to know best

Meet the super-nurse who is playing an advanced role in a Swansea surgery

The logo for Swansea Bay University Health Board
The logo for Swansea Bay University Health Board
19/03/2020
Notice of board meeting

It will not be held in public due to COVID-19.

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Male teacher with class of school children
17/03/2020
Swansea teenagers are Wellbeing Warriors

Workshops allow teenagers to look after themselves

Surgeon and patient
Surgeon and patient
13/03/2020
Acting star's dad thanks NHS and the surgeon who saved his hand

The father of Welsh acting star Luke Evans has echoed his son’s praise of the NHS after badly injuring his hand in an accident with a circular saw

Colourised image of coronavirus under microscope
Colourised image of coronavirus under microscope
11/03/2020
COVID-19 - Swansea Bay UHB statement 11.03.2020

We now have nine confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 in our health board area. 

10/03/2020
Coronavirus - Drive-through testing unit has opened

It will help to protect our communities.

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an image of a virus
10/03/2020
Coronavirus - second case confirmed in Swansea Bay UHB area

A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed, this time in the Neath Port Talbot local authority area.

Colourised image of coronavirus under microscope
Colourised image of coronavirus under microscope
28/02/2020
Our statement on coronavirus
Still showing surgeon at work from Numb and Numb-er cartoon
Still showing surgeon at work from Numb and Numb-er cartoon
25/02/2020
Cartoon will put young patients at ease

It explains how a local anaesthetic works.

sandy shaw
sandy shaw
21/02/2020
Veterans rally round to support each other

He has experienced a darkness that far too many fail to survive but thankfully former serviceman Sandy Shaw has defeated his personal demons and is now helping others see the light.

Louise Norgrove and Carey Edwards
Louise Norgrove and Carey Edwards
20/02/2020
Nurse who transformed cardiac service nominated for prestigious award 

A nurse who developed a new service to help families with inherited cardiac conditions has been shortlisted for a national award.

18/02/2020
Statement in response to Ombudsman's report

From Chris White, Swansea Bay Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer.

18/02/2020
PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN (WALES) ACT 2005

Notice pursuant to Section 17 (3) of the above Act.            

Volunteers take apart a raised flower bed in the grounds of Gorseinon Hospital.
Volunteers take apart a raised flower bed in the grounds of Gorseinon Hospital.
18/02/2020
Green-fingered volunteers start transforming hospital grounds into healthy gardens

Work has started to transform two Swansea Bay hospital gardens into beautiful places for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy.

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