2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (616+ words) Even though he was working thousands of miles away the congratulations still came thick and fast when news broke that Swansea Bay's Dr Martin Rolles had been awarded the MBE. Dr Rolles, consultant clinical oncologist at the South West Wales…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (771+ words) Adults with a learning disability can attend an annual appointment at their GP practice to review and chat about their health and wellbeing. These yearly checks are carried out by a healthcare professional, usually a GP or a nurse, for…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1076+ words) A role created just two years ago is already making a huge difference to outcomes for people with cancer that has spread to their spine. The South Wales Spinal Network, hosted by Swansea Bay, was launched in 2023 with the aim…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (538+ words) PICTURED: Staff nurses'Zoe Judge and Hannah Boyle have been instrumental in introducing a gloves off policy in the Emergency Department. Morriston Hospital's busy Emergency Department (ED) is taking a hands-on approach to reducing cross-infection risks. Since April 1, staff have adopted…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (753+ words) People living with diabetes are being empowered to manage their condition thanks to educational sessions run by dietitians. There are two different group sessions available to patients in Swansea Bay with type 2 diabetes. The first is a one-off diabetes awareness…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1342+ words) Volunteers across Swansea Bay have been given a well-deserved cuppa to say thank you for all that they do. The move comes as the country marks National Volunteers Week designed to recognise the invaluable contribution of volunteers across all walks…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (922+ words) A virtual ward team has been applauded for going above and beyond for its patients who are cared for in the comfort of their own homes. The fantastic work of the Afan virtual ward, and in particular its assistant nurse…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (600+ words) Patients in their thousands from across Swansea Bay are helping to maintain a tradition dating back more than 250 years. Today, Wednesday 20th May, is International Clinical Trials Day, an opportunity to recognise all that has been achieved thanks to clinical trials…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (230+ words) If you've had your first outpatient appointment - and it's been agreed you need surgery - here's some information about what you can expect next. These i HSQs will start to be rolled out from May 2026, beginning with Orthpaedics. Meanwhile, there is…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (886+ words) An artist has created a Lego model to act as a fun reminder of techniques that combat anxiety and distress. The four corners use different characters and scenes to represent the acronym TIPP, which stands for temperature, intense exercise, paced…...