Swansea Bay Health News
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- 29/11/2019
- Radiotherapy Showcase highlights innovative research being done in Swansea Bay
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A student diagnosed with a brain tumour during his first year at university who has gone on to study for a master’s degree has praised “incredible” NHS staff.
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- 28/11/2019
- Volunteers to help breastfeeding mums on Swansea Bay's postnatal wards
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A new group of volunteers is set to help mums who are starting their breastfeeding journey on Swansea Bay’s postnatal wards.
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- 26/11/2019
- £12.7 million investment in radiotherapy services helps Swansea Bay in the fight against cancer
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A multi-million pound investment in cancer services in Swansea means patients will be the first in Wales to benefit from the very latest radiotherapy technology.
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- 26/11/2019
- How flu almost ripped one family apart
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Anna's husband prepared the children for life without mum
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- 25/11/2019
- Hospital gets by with more than a little help from its friends
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A team of dedicated volunteers has been thanked for another epic year of fundraising efforts for Neath Port Talbot Hospital
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- 21/11/2019
- All aboard vintage bus for nostalgic journey
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Members of a social group for people living with dementia and their friends have enjoyed a special trip down memory lane … by bus
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- 21/11/2019
- New drop off area for unwanted walking frames and crutches
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A rise in hospital equipment being found in recycling plants, sent to landfill or even sold in car boot sales and charity shops has led Swansea Bay University Health Board to take action.
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- 21/11/2019
- Staff surprise patient with 99th birthday party
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Kathleen has regained her independence after a serious injury
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- 19/11/2019
- Houses of Parliament praise for blood clot team
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A team of pharmacists has been commended at a major awards ceremony for its efforts to tackle one of the leading causes of death in cancer patients
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- 15/11/2019
- Swansea Bay staff add voices to antibiotic awareness call
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Every November, World Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 18–24, 2019) aims to increase public knowledge of the problem of antibiotic resistance, and encourage people to only take antibiotics when they need them.
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- 15/11/2019
- Digital consultations set to transform Swansea Valley surgeries
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A consultation with the doctor will soon be just a click of a mouse away for some Swansea Valley patients as their GP surgery goes online
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- 14/11/2019
- Swansea Bay nurses honoured in RCN Wales Nurse of the Year awards
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Eight Swansea Bay nurses have been recognised for their outstanding work in a national awards ceremony.
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- 13/11/2019
- Fighting the flu can be fun
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This was no ordinary children's party
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- 12/11/2019
- Learning disability training to be mandatory following health board's work with campaigners
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Learning disability awareness training for health and care staff is to become mandatory across Wales, following the work of Swansea Bay University Health Board with local campaigners.
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- 12/11/2019
- Twins' flu-prevention film nominated for national award
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A film which tells the story of how a nurse watched her twin fight to survive the flu has been nominated for a national award.
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- 12/11/2019
- Full steam ahead as vintage tractor rally raises money for Swansea artificial limb centre
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After John Thomas lost part of his leg to cancer, the 82-year-old could never have imagined he would be proudly riding his vintage tractor to raise money for the centre that helped him.
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- 11/11/2019
- Neath Port Talbot Hospital in thank you to its friends
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Staff at Neath Port Talbot Hospital have invited a group of tireless fundraises around for tea to say thank you for being their friends
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- 08/11/2019
- Brain Injury Service campaigners hope their voice is heard
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Swansea Bay University Health Board employees and patients have lent their voices to a bid to promote brain injury awareness and neuro rehabilitation services across Wales
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- 08/11/2019
- Psychiatric service receives prestigious accreditation
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A specialist team based at Morriston Hospital has become the only one in Wales to be accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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- 07/11/2019
- Critically ill patient care boosted by bedside technology
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The introduction of fixed and mobile computer stations in the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) has significantly changed the way nurses and other healthcare staff record patient notes.
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