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If you have received a letter inviting you to an appointment with the diabetes prevention team, please book in as soon a...
06/08/2025

If you have received a letter inviting you to an appointment with the diabetes prevention team, please book in as soon as possible.

The team is made up of specially trained dietetic support workers who provide a 30-minute intervention.

During that time, they will discuss topics such as physical activity, healthy eating and promote other lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation and alcohol reduction.

An increase in physical activity and having a healthy diet are just some of the steps you can take to help reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

The letter you receive will be from your GP practice on behalf of the diabetes prevention team. To book an appointment, please contact the diabetes prevention team directly. Their contact details will be available on your letter.

There are morning or afternoon clinics available at a number of locations across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.

If you previously received a letter and didn’t make an appointment, it’s not too late to book in now.

You can find more information about the service and how it’s helping patients here: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/news/swansea-bay-health-news/patients-educated-and-supported-to-help-prevent-developing-diabetes/

Don't let fear of falling hold you back. Regular exercise, including balance and strength training, can improve confiden...
06/08/2025

Don't let fear of falling hold you back. Regular exercise, including balance and strength training, can improve confidence and reduce the risk of falls. Improve your balance and coordination through activities like yoga, tai chi, or dance. These can be enjoyable ways to stay active and prevent falls. Balance exercises, like standing on one leg or using a balance board, can help improve stability and prevent falls. Challenge your equilibrium and stay on your feet!

This summer, the Swansea Bay Immunisation Team is coming to you! 🚐💉We’re hosting pop-up vaccination and Immbulance drop-...
06/08/2025

This summer, the Swansea Bay Immunisation Team is coming to you! 🚐💉

We’re hosting pop-up vaccination and Immbulance drop-in sessions across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot for adults aged 75–79 who haven’t yet received their RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine.

RSV can cause serious illness in older adults, especially those with underlying health conditions – but the vaccine offers vital protection.

If you haven’t had your RSV vaccine yet, now’s the perfect time. Please come visit us at one of our pop ups, or book an appointment via this link - ImmunisationPopupVenues@wales.nhs.uk/?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/book/ImmunisationPopupVenues@wales.nhs.uk/?ismsaljsauthenabled

This week, we will be at the following locations:

🚐 Immbulance sessions:
Wednesday 6th August – Angel Square, Neath Town Centre (next to Morrisons), Angel Street, Neath, SA11 1RS. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Thursday 7th August – Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre, Cefn Hengoed Road, Swansea, SA1 7JF. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

📅 Community pop-up sessions:
Wednesday 6th August - National Play Day at National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD. 11:00am – 2:00pm.

Wednesday 6th August – Swansea Mosque, 159a St Helens Road, Swansea. SA1 4DG. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Thursday 7th August – Aberafan Shopping Centre, Local Vaccination Centre, Unit 30D East Mall (next to B&M), Port Talbot, SA13 1PB. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Friday 8th August – Manselton Community Centre, Elgin Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8QE. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Neath Port Talbot Council Swansea Council Neath Port Talbot CVS Swansea Council for Voluntary Service Public Health Wales

This summer, the Swansea Bay Immunisation Team is hitting the road! 🚐💉We’re bringing free, convenient pop-up vaccination...
05/08/2025

This summer, the Swansea Bay Immunisation Team is hitting the road! 🚐💉

We’re bringing free, convenient pop-up vaccination clinics and our Immbulance to communities across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot – making it easier than ever for your child to catch up on any missed childhood vaccinations.

Vaccines protect children from serious illnesses like measles, meningitis and more. If your child has missed any of their vaccines – for any reason – it’s not too late to catch up.

Just drop in to one of our pop-up sessions or book an appointment via this link - ImmunisationPopupVenues@wales.nhs.uk/?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/book/ImmunisationPopupVenues@wales.nhs.uk/?ismsaljsauthenabled

We’re offering the following vaccinations:
• MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
• MenACWY (Meningitis)
• HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
• 3-in-1: Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
• 4-in-1: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio & Whooping Cough

Need help checking your child’s immunisation status?

E-mail SBU.IMMS@wales.nhs.uk – our friendly clinical team is here to help you.

Let’s make this summer a healthy one – get your child protected today!

This week, we will be at the following locations:

🚐 Immbulance sessions:
Tuesday 5th August – Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way, Bon-y-maen, Swansea, SA1 7BP. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Wednesday 6th August – Angel Square, Neath Town Centre (next to Morrisons), Angel Street, Neath, SA11 1RS. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Thursday 7th August – Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre, Cefn Hengoed Road, Swansea, SA1 7JF. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

📅 Community pop-up sessions:
Tuesday 5th August – Dementia Hwb, The Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea, SA1 3QW. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Wednesday 6th August - National Play Day at National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD. 11:00am – 2:00pm.

Wednesday 6th August – Swansea Mosque, 159a St Helens Road, Swansea. SA1 4DG. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Thursday 7th August – Aberafan Shopping Centre, Local Vaccination Centre, Unit 30D East Mall (next to B&M), Port Talbot, SA13 1PB. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Friday 8th August – Manselton Community Centre, Elgin Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8QE. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Neath Port Talbot Council Swansea Council Neath Port Talbot CVS Swansea Council for Voluntary Service Public Health Wales

05/08/2025

❤ Thank you!
Your donations in July were enough to help patients across Wales with Swansea Bay University Healthboard receiving 976 donations of red blood cells for patients in need.
Could you be a local lifesaver in August?

Book to donate here: https://wbs.wales/SwanseaBayHB

🎉 Youth Sexual Health Drop-In Clinic – Now in Port Talbot! 🎉Looking for confidential, friendly support around sexual hea...
05/08/2025

🎉 Youth Sexual Health Drop-In Clinic – Now in Port Talbot! 🎉

Looking for confidential, friendly support around sexual health? We’ve got you covered!

📅 Every Tuesday | 2pm–6pm
🗓️ Starting 5th August – running every Tuesday

📍 Health Promotion Room, 1st Floor, Port Talbot Resource Centre, SA12 7BJ

💬 No appointment needed – just walk in!

What we offer:
🔹 STI testing & treatment
🔹 Contraception advice (including emergency contraception)
🔹 Pregnancy testing & support
🔹 HIV prevention & treatment advice
🔹 LGBTQ+ youth support
🔹 Sexual health education
🔹 Signposting to other services

✨ Confidential | Youth-friendly | Anonymous check-in
👩‍⚕️ Staff trained in sexual health & safeguarding
👶 Fraser guidelines followed for under 16s
💙 Your health, your choice, your space. Come and chat with us!

Scores of schoolchildren are onside with healthy eating after a team-up between primary care staff and Swansea City AFC ...
04/08/2025

Scores of schoolchildren are onside with healthy eating after a team-up between primary care staff and Swansea City AFC Foundation.

The youngsters learned how to prepare and cook nutritious meals after joining the Jack to a Chef programme.

City Health Local Cluster Collaborative (LCC) provided funding for the foundation, the Championship club’s charitable arm, to help teach schoolchildren the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Five primary schools and a secondary school within the LCC area, which covers the south-east and central areas of Swansea, took part.

The course runs for five weeks and offers a mixture of both theory and practical aspects around nutrition and cooking.

Each session is made up of 45 minutes of classroom-based learning, followed by 45 minutes of cooking where the children learn and improve their skills.

Caroline Gwilym, Head of Health and Wellbeing at the Swansea City AFC Foundation, said: “152 pupils benefitted from the programme across the schools.

“They were able to learn about different aspects of nutrition and healthy eating and how this can have a positive impact on them, as well as their wider family.

“The theory topics covered through the programme included portion sizes, food labels, healthy packed lunch substitutions, as well as learning about budgeting and shopping lists, among other things.

“The practical skills included cutting and chopping, weighing and measuring, cooking and timing, following timings and recipes, and more.

“The children were able to immerse themselves in the tasks, improving their overall life and cooking skills, which we hope they will take with them through their next years of education and into their households.”

Secondary school students who took part even got the chance to cook and serve a three-course meal at the Swansea.com Stadium.

After completing the initial programme, they joined the stadium’s head chef Martyn Guest for three additional weeks of training.

They then produced a starter, main course and dessert which were served at a celebration event at the stadium attended by parents and by school and football club staff.

“It gave pupils the chance to try new foods and recipes they hadn’t tried before,” Caroline added.

“It was also a chance for the pupils to experience a professional kitchen and cook a variety of dishes under the guidance of qualified chefs.”

As part of the teaching side of the programme, foundation staff taught the schoolchildren about the Eatwell Guide which shows how much from each food group should be eaten to achieve a balanced, healthy diet.

In addition to the Jack to a Chef programme, the LCC has also benefitted from the foundation’s FIT Jacks health and wellbeing programme for adults.

The 12-week programme combines fitness sessions with information about making healthier choices to improve people’s lifestyle and overall health, with GPs able to refer into the programme.

It has been supported by City Health LCC, as well as other Swansea-based LCCs, with sessions having taken place in communities across the city.

Rhys Jenkins, City Health LCC lead, said: “Our collaboration with the Swansea City AFC Foundation team has really benefited patients within our cluster.

“City Health has a high proportion of younger patients compared to other clusters, so helping young people through funding of the cookery in schools project felt particularly prudent.

“We are aware of how nutrition decisions made early in life can impact behaviours and health outcomes later in life. So to be able to provide this alongside curriculum work around nutrition has been really impactful.

“I was fortunate to be invited by the foundation to the celebration event of this project.

“It was a privilege to witness the real sense of pride in the room that not only the parents had for what their children had produced, but also how proud and excited the children were to present the fantastic meals that they had created to their parents and families.”

This summer, the Swansea Bay Immunisation Team is coming to you! 🚐💉We’re hosting pop-up vaccination and Immbulance drop-...
04/08/2025

This summer, the Swansea Bay Immunisation Team is coming to you! 🚐💉

We’re hosting pop-up vaccination and Immbulance drop-in sessions across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot for adults aged 75–79 who haven’t yet received their RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine.

RSV can cause serious illness in older adults, especially those with underlying health conditions – but the vaccine offers vital protection.

If you haven’t had your RSV vaccine yet, now’s the perfect time. Please come visit us at one of our pop ups, or book an appointment via this link - ImmunisationPopupVenues@wales.nhs.uk/?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/book/ImmunisationPopupVenues@wales.nhs.uk/?ismsaljsauthenabled

This week, we will be at the following locations:

🚐 Immbulance sessions:
Tuesday 5th August – Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way, Bon-y-maen, Swansea, SA1 7BP. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Wednesday 6th August – Angel Square, Neath Town Centre (next to Morrisons), Angel Street, Neath, SA11 1RS. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Thursday 7th August – Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre, Cefn Hengoed Road, Swansea, SA1 7JF. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

📅 Community pop-up sessions:
Monday 4th August – Memorial Hall, Skewen Memorial Park, off Wern Road, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6DP. 12:30pm – 4:30pm.

Tuesday 5th August – Dementia Hwb, The Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea, SA1 3QW. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Wednesday 6th August - National Play Day at National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD. 11:00am – 2:00pm.

Wednesday 6th August – Swansea Mosque, 159a St Helens Road, Swansea. SA1 4DG. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Thursday 7th August – Aberafan Shopping Centre, Local Vaccination Centre, Unit 30D East Mall (next to B&M), Port Talbot, SA13 1PB. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Friday 8th August – Manselton Community Centre, Elgin Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8QE. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Neath Port Talbot Council Swansea Council Neath Port Talbot CVS Swansea Council for Voluntary Service Public Health Wales

Who do you turn to for healthcare advice? NHS 111 Wales provides 24/7 expert healthcare advice to help you get the right...
04/08/2025

Who do you turn to for healthcare advice? NHS 111 Wales provides 24/7 expert healthcare advice to help you get the right care, in the right place, first time. For healthcare advice you can trust, visit 111.wales.nhs.uk

🌞 Summer Drop-In with Your School Nurse! 🌞📅 Every Monday 1pm – 4 pm starting 4th August for 3 weeks.📍 Health Promotion R...
04/08/2025

🌞 Summer Drop-In with Your School Nurse! 🌞

📅 Every Monday 1pm – 4 pm starting 4th August for 3 weeks.

📍 Health Promotion Room, Port Talbot Resource Centre, Moor Road, Port Talbot, SA12 7BJ

Confidential space
Children and young people (11-16) - Need someone to talk to? Got questions about your health or wellbeing?

We’re here to help with anything from feeling low to staying healthy.

Parents of school aged children (5-16) - Do you have worries about your child’s health, wellbeing or development?

Pop in and see your school nurse this August — no appointment needed!

💬 Come along and get support in a safe and friendly space.

This summer, the Swansea Bay Immunisation Team is hitting the road! 🚐💉We’re bringing free, convenient pop-up vaccination...
03/08/2025

This summer, the Swansea Bay Immunisation Team is hitting the road! 🚐💉

We’re bringing free, convenient pop-up vaccination clinics and our Immbulance to communities across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot – making it easier than ever for your child to catch up on any missed childhood vaccinations.

Vaccines protect children from serious illnesses like measles, meningitis and more. If your child has missed any of their vaccines – for any reason – it’s not too late to catch up.

Just drop in to one of our pop-up sessions or book an appointment via this link - ImmunisationPopupVenues@wales.nhs.uk/?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/book/ImmunisationPopupVenues@wales.nhs.uk/?ismsaljsauthenabled

We’re offering the following vaccinations:
• MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
• MenACWY (Meningitis)
• HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
• 3-in-1: Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
• 4-in-1: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio & Whooping Cough

Need help checking your child’s immunisation status?

E-mail SBU.IMMS@wales.nhs.uk – our friendly clinical team is here to help you.

Let’s make this summer a healthy one – get your child protected today!

Next week, we will be at the following locations:

🚐 Immbulance sessions:
Tuesday 5th August – Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way, Bon-y-maen, Swansea, SA1 7BP. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Wednesday 6th August – Angel Square, Neath Town Centre (next to Morrisons), Angel Street, Neath, SA11 1RS. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Thursday 7th August – Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre, Cefn Hengoed Road, Swansea, SA1 7JF. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

📅 Community pop-up sessions:
Monday 4th August – Memorial Hall, Skewen Memorial Park, off Wern Road, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6DP. 12:30pm – 4:30pm.

Tuesday 5th August – Dementia Hwb, The Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea, SA1 3QW. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Wednesday 6th August - National Play Day at National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD. 11:00am – 2:00pm.

Wednesday 6th August – Swansea Mosque, 159a St Helens Road, Swansea. SA1 4DG. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Thursday 7th August – Aberafan Shopping Centre, Local Vaccination Centre, Unit 30D East Mall (next to B&M), Port Talbot, SA13 1PB. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

Friday 8th August – Manselton Community Centre, Elgin Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8QE. 10:00am – 4:30pm.

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We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University and the Swansea College of Medicine, the School of Human and Health Sciences. We have three main acute hospitals - Morriston, Singleton, and Neath Port Talbot. Also, a range of community hospitals and clinics, and also primary health care, i.e. GPs, dentists, pharmacies and ophthalmologists. We are also responsible for Mental Health services, both in-patient and community-based. Morriton Hospital is also home to the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery. Our values: Caring for each other; working together; always improving Please be aware of our page rules: * We are not able to offer individual clinical information. If you have a question about healthcare, please ask your GP or ring 111. *Please keep any comments polite and legal. Comments which are abusive will be removed and the writer may be blocked. *Genuine discussion is encouraged, but ‘trolling’ is not, and such comments will be removed and the writer may be blocked. * Comments which contain potentially harmful information, advice or links will be removed.