Swansea Bay NHS
Common ailments service a ‘roaring success’ says pharmacist
More people than ever are making use of a service which provides free over-the-counter treatments for a number of ailments…
Homeless people to be screened for Hepatitis C to speed up diagnosis and treatment
People who are homeless or precariously housed are to be routinely offered lateral flow tests for hepatitis C, followed by…
New volunteer service gives extra support to palliative care patients
A new service using specially-trained volunteers is providing extra support, comfort and companionship to patients who are receiving end-of-life care.
Swansea and Neath Valleys pharmacies leading the way with inhaler recycling project
A group of pharmacies in the Swansea and Neath Valleys are leading the way in Wales with an inhaler recycling…
Health board warns dual Covid and flu infections hitting hospital patients
Patients infected with both Covid and flu are being seen in Swansea Bay hospitals already dealing with unprecedented levels of…
Morriston hospital becomes UK leader for open-heart surgery patient safety
A checklist created by cardiac staff in Morriston has seen the hospital become a UK leader in the safety of…
Family of Carmarthenshire dairy farmer thanks Swansea cardiac unit for ‘wonderful’ care
Morriston Hospital’s cardiac intensive care unit (ICU) has been gifted a £5,500 thank you from the family of a former…
New fracture clinic opens at Morriston Hospital
A new £2million purpose-built fracture clinic is increasing time dedicated to patient care and cutting waits on treatment after opening…
Families urged to help free up beds by supporting relatives to go home
Families of patients waiting to be discharged from hospital are being urged to do all they can to support them…
New service helps patients manage their epilepsy and cuts waiting times
People with epilepsy in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot are now able to help manage their condition, while reducing waiting…