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significant milestone has been reached at Gower College Swansea’s (@GowerCollegeSwa) Gorseinon Campus where a major redevelopment project has officially begun marking a substantial investment in teaching and learning for all students attended a ground-breaking ceremony to show her support for this transformative initiative The Minister was joined by the College’s Principal Kelly Fountain in celebrating the start of this exciting project The redevelopment represents a £20.6 million investment supported by the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme This project highlights the College’s dedication to enhancing the learning environment and ensuring the sustainable growth of its facilities Gower College Swansea’s construction partner commenced the project in July with the demolition of several existing buildings which is expected to be completed in April 2026 is also a key step in the College’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon Minister Howells met with current Gower College Swansea students many of whom chose the Gorseinon Campus for its excellent reputation for A Level results and its successful GCS Honours programme which saw 200 learners progress to Russell Group universities in 2024 The Minister was also briefed on the College’s strong focus on pastoral care With 80 staff members dedicated to student wellbeing the College continues to prioritise a supportive learning environment covering all of the different support areas were present to meet with the Minister during her tour “It is good to see yet another project benefiting from the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme To date we have invested £2.6bn into our schools and colleges to make them a better learning environment for staff and learners “I recently announced my ambitions for post-16 learning and colleges like Gower College Swansea will play a crucial role in delivering a variety of vocational and academic courses During the visit I was pleased to have the opportunity to speak to staff and learners about their views and visions for the future I look forward to visiting more colleges over the next few months “I’m pleased to see investment into the College to provide a positive environment for staff and learners I look forward to seeing the work progress at the Gorseinon campus.” Principal Kelly Fountain said: “This is a pivotal moment for Gower College Swansea The £20.6 million investment will transform the Gorseinon Campus delivering cutting-edge facilities that will significantly enhance the teaching and learning experience for our students we are committed to creating an outstanding sustainable learning environment that supports our strategic vision to inspire our learners “We are excited to embark on this journey and look forward to the positive impact it will have on both students and staff.” Regional Director at Kier Construction Western & Wales “We are delighted to be marking the start of this exciting project on Gower College Swansea’s Gorseinon Campus “This project will provide significant enhancements to the experiences of both students and staff here for generations to come.” award-winning training provider with over 17 years of experience recognised for its dedication to diversity and inclusion values South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has become the first SIAS Approved Centre in Northern Ireland regulated qualifications in Healthcare Estates… Over 40 key external stakeholders joined Stoke on Trent College for a special Employer Gala Dinner as part of our celebrations for Staffordshire Day New City College has been officially graded as Outstanding by Ofsted – the highest possible accolade that can be achieved following an inspection AN INAUGURAL childcare expo celebrating learner achievement and the “best of the industry” will be hosted by Coleg Cambria Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is proud to announce its nomination for a prestigious Herald Education Award in the ‘Partnership with Schools’ category The Sheffield College has earned recognition for educating and training the next generation of elite basketball talent New funding will transform educational facilities for students with additional learning needs (ALN) in FE Colleges across Wales Harvard economist David Deming published a landmark analysis on the value of human capital to business and national economies Chelmsford College sent all its staff out into the wider world for its annual Back to the Floor Day (BttFD) You must be logged in to post a comment Staff at a community hospital are looking after too many patients and people who need care in a more acute setting A letter outlining staff concerns also alleged it was impossible to maintain sufficient space between beds in the in-patient ward – West Ward – to maintain infection control seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service claimed patients were largely those “with high acuity and no rehabilitation potential” It claimed nurse and healthcare assistant staffing levels were not consistently met that there was a heavy reliance on bank and agency staff and that management was “defensive” when concerns were voiced said bed numbers at the hospital had to “flex” during periods of high demand It also said it was listening to staff concerns The staff letter claimed there were up to 48 beds occupied at West Ward and that staff were regularly providing care that should be delivered in an acute hospital It alleged a high incidence of patient falls According to the letter the hospital main entrance was not manned between the afternoon and night leading to visitors frequently arriving outside of designated visiting hours Repeated calls for improved security measures such as an intercom The letter said there was an ongoing appeal for Gorseinon Hospital to be reclassified as a sub-acute facility or an elderly medicine unit to ensure appropriate staffing levels was a health hub with community clinics as well as hosting the in-patient ward where older people received reablement and step-down recovery care following admission to a main hospital It said: “Bed numbers in Gorseinon like many of the other wards in the health board have to flex during periods of high demand This is in order to meet the additional numbers of patients who require urgent care particularly over the winter but also at other peak times of the year As the requirement for the extra beds is variable there is an associated need to ensure a flexible staffing model across the health Board – this includes Gorseinon.” The health board said staff rotas were planned well in advance and that every effort was made to bolster numbers when employees were off sick or for other unplanned reasons It said the front desk at the main entrance operated Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm and that the in-patient ward had a receptionist from 7.30am to 3.30pm on those days The health board added: “We are listening to staff concerns and are proactively seeking their views in a number of ways We are committed to treating all staff fairly and urge colleagues to work with us as discussions continue.” Welsh Government health inspectors carried out a remote quality check of West Ward in September 2020 It said the ward had 36 beds and that incoming patients had a higher level need than previously The inspectors assessed various subject areas and only recommended one for improvement namely that plans to train senior staff as clinical supervisors should be implemented as a priority Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter If you would like to donate to help keep Nation.Cymru running then you just need to click on the box below it will open a pop up window that will allow you to pay using your credit / debit card or paypal Enter your email address to receive instant notifications of new articles All information provided to Nation.Cymru will 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An award-winning mortgage and financial advice firm is relocating its headquarters to a larger, high-profile office on Gorseinon High Street, a move driven by substantial growth and increased client demand. The Gorseinon office will serve as home to a team of four experienced advisers, supported by newly appointed Office Manager, Donna Hughes-Cook. With over 30 years of expertise in the property industry, particularly in the New Build sector, Donna will lead sales progression, ensuring seamless transactions and the continued high standard of client care that has become a Sturgess hallmark. Shaun Sturgess, an experienced mortgage adviser and property consultant, started the firm to offer bespoke advice with a deep understanding of the local market. In 2023, the firm was awarded Mortgage Broker of the Year – South Wales in the Welsh Enterprise Awards. Sturgess Mortgage Solutions has also received further recognition this year, winning the 2024 Mortgage Broker of the Year and Client Advisory awards for South Wales in the Welsh Enterprise Awards. Shaun Sturgess, Managing Director of Sturgess Mortgage Solutions, said: “Our new Gorseinon office is an important step forward for Sturgess Mortgage Solutions. This space allows us to serve more clients in an enhanced setting and is a testament to our commitment to Gorseinon’s growth and vitality. We look forward to continuing our mission of providing trusted financial advice to clients here and across the Swansea area.” and highly targeted distribution networks offers our clients a proven strategically connected one-stop-shop solution for all regions and business sectors in Wales and beyond 0) 90%);pointer-events:none;}Clubland returns to Swansea for its biggest south wales show to date!  Huge line up TBA as we take over 2 of the cities most prestigious venues.  The Ware-House for a day rave 5pm - Midnight  GEC - For an official after party till 4am  GOV.WALES uses cookies which are essential for the site to work. Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. A church in Swansea, a football club in Denbighshire and volunteer centre in Powys are among the 38 projects to receive a share of more than £4.3million support from the Welsh Government. The funding is being provided through the Community Facilities Programme, a capital grant scheme which helps voluntary sector organisations make improvements to community facilities such as sports clubs and community halls for the benefit of the people they serve. Other projects which have also received funding include £300,000 toward the development of a Homeless Hub on Anglesey, £95,000 for refurbishment works at Denbigh Town Football Club, and £100,000 toward a new building in Caerphilly for Community Volunteers Wales. Jane Hutt, the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Social Justice said: The Community Facilities Programme is important in helping organisations improve facilities so local people can benefit from them in their day to day lives. I was pleased to recently visit Gorseinon to hear the exciting plans they have to create more community facilities within the Church space. Each recipient of support from the programme provides a crucial service to the people they serve and it is great the Welsh Government is able to help them do even more. Rev Dr Adrian Morgan, Vicar of St Catherine's in Gorseinon said: The space is used by many community groups for a wide range of weekly activities, but the limited functionality of its internal design has constrained the community's use of the Hall. However, with Welsh Government support we are now going to transform this space so that it can house many more community group activity groups on an ongoing basis.  "I’m delighted that Government can see the benefit of centres like these to support community based intergenerational activities, reduce loneliness and isolation for both young and old alike, and help communities strengthen their sense of place and be a welcoming place for all. A 25 year old man has been injured after a huge blaze at a motorhome showroom in Swansea this afternoon (Aug 29) Firefighters were called to Day's Motorpark on Swansea Road A number of buildings in the vicinity were evacuated as the emergency services dealt with the incident.Five fire engines and a specialist appliance were sent to the scene along with police Pictures show huge amounts of black smoke billowing into the air A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "Officers were called to Swansea Road Gorseinon at 2:15pm this afternoon (Thursday A number of campervans and other vehicles have sustained fire damage."A 25-year-old man has received attention from paramedics but has sustained no serious injuries "Officers have assisted the Fire Service with traffic management in the surrounding area A section of Swansea Road has been closed to through traffic Buildings in the vicinity of the fire have been evacuated as a precaution." A number of campervans and other vehicles were damage in the fire police added.A spokesman for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "We can confirm that seven Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently in attendance at Day’s Motorpark in Gorseinon Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To know.. Carmarthenshire News Online Local and National News for Carmarthenshire Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Elderly patients are picking up their trowels and planting flowers in Gorseinon Hospital to benefit their wellbeing and recovery. A… Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayohits radiosouth walesnews64 year old in hospital after 'serious assault' in SwanseaPolice were called to Gorseinon's Station Hotel - known locally as 'The Gyp' on Sunday night A 64 year old man is in a serious condition in hospital after an assault in Swansea on Sunday night South Wales Police say it happened at the Station Hotel in Gorseinon and are appealing for any witnesses to contact them A 39 year old man is being questioned on suspicion of GBH A 54 year old woman - arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender - has been bailed pending further enquiries Detective Inspector Dai Butt said: “This was a very serious assault which has left a man gravely ill in hospital and we want to hear from anyone who has any information “Two people have been arrested in connection with this incident “A 39-year-old man from Swansea was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm He remains in custody at Swansea Central police station “A 54-year-old woman from Swansea arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been bailed pending further enquiries.” First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Cookies are small text files saved on your phone tablet or computer when you visit a website These cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas The website cannot function properly without these cookies and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences Consent for some third party cookies can not be automatically revoked Please follow the link below if you want to opt out of them We may use third party tools such as Google Analytics and similar to help us anonymously measure how you use our websites This allows us to make improvements based on our users\' needs These tools set cookies that store anonymised information about how you got to the site Stringent infection control measures are in place at Gorseinon Hospital to manage an outbreak of Covid-19 24 staff and 25 patients have tested positive for the virus Patients who have tested positive are being carefully managed by the nursing and medical staff with the support of specialist infection control nurses although some are now recovering and returning to work Families of patients who have tested positive have been informed and although in-person visiting is currently restricted to end of life situations virtual visiting is encouraged to keep people in touch Whilst Gorseinon Hospital is closed to new admissions outpatient services at the hospital are continuing as normal These services have been reviewed to ensure maximum risk mitigation measures are in place and only critical face to face consultations are undertaken The ward area is separate to the outpatient clinic and we would encourage patients who have appointments to continue to attend unless advised to the contrary Gorseinon Hospital provides rehabilitation care for patients recovering from acute illnesses and helps to prepare them for discharge home or to their next place of care “We are doing all we can to contain the spread of the virus and keep patients and staff safe “As the virus is circulating so widely in the community at the moment we would ask everyone to closely follow the rules around regular handwashing or use of alcohol hand gel keeping two metres apart and wearing face coverings.” Covid-19 outbreaks remain under active management although they are still having an operational impact.  However the planned cardiac activity that was suspended at the beginning of the outbreak has been resumed this week.  Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth a galwadau ffôn yn y Gymraeg neu'r Saesneg Mae’r dudalen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg drwy bwyso’r botwm ar y dde ar frig y dudalen We welcome correspondence and telephone calls in Welsh or English Welsh language correspondence will be replied to in Welsh This page is available in Welsh by clicking ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of this page PICTURED: Patient Julie Date (left); Health Care Support Worker Elderly patients are picking up their trowels and planting flowers in Gorseinon Hospital to benefit their wellbeing and recovery The courtyard has raised beds which allows suitable patients to easily maintain them and ensure the garden is blooming and occupational therapist Laura Button-Jones As well as keeping patients active and reducing their time spent on wards gardening benefits them in terms of mental and physical stimulation Julie Date is one of the patients who has participated in weeding and planting new bulbs She said: “I love coming out to the garden and helping out It’s a nice opportunity to get outside “I have been keen on gardening in the past I like to be outdoors rather than on a ward so it’s an opportunity for me to be outside and enjoying everything that the garden possesses.” The benefits of patients partaking in gardening also extend to staff who have a dedicated undercover area – called the Cwtch – to take their lunch break “It’s part of aiding their recovery in a different way too while for our staff it gives them a chance to come away from a clinical setting and enjoy the garden themselves PICTURED: Patient Velma Thomas and Health Care Support Worker “It also gives everyone involved a sense of achievement and pride in maintaining our garden as it’s there for all to enjoy.” added: “The garden can be used to help our patients in staff in a number of ways “It’s a great way to take the patient away from the ward and give them something stimulating to do It’s important that if a patient is able to get up and go outside then they do it because it can give them a big lift mentally “We have a few keen gardeners amongst our patients so they are delighted when the sun is shining and they have a chance to do some gardening PICTURED: Patients Julie Date (left) and Helen Rees have been helping maintain the garden “They have done such a good job in maintaining the garden it’s a lovely setting for patients and staff to take in the sounds of the birds Above: Patients Margaret Morris and Ruby Mouls with Ruby’s daughter Beverly cake stands and china cups aren’t what you would usually expect to find in hospital – unless you’re in Gorseinon that is Staff at the rehabilitation facility have opened a new tearoom on site for patients and their visitors “Poppy’s” is based in the hospital’s light and airy conservatory room guests at the tearoom can enjoy tea and cakes served from bone china cups and plates which were donated by a staff member’s mother.  The large tables are laid with colourful tablecloths and napkins and a selection of vintage tunes plays in the background as patients enjoy their café visit said, “We’ve had real positive feedback already and lots of comments about how people have enjoyed meeting others who are staying in different zones of the hospital “Gorseinon Hospital is here for reablement and part of that is emotional well-being so it’s a functional tea party too “It reminds patients they can do things like pour a cup of tea for themselves and will be able to again at home “We already use dining tables for people to have their meals on the wards This takes it one step further so they can meet other people staying elsewhere in the hospital.” reablement assistant who helped run the tearoom on its opening day “One lady said she felt like she was at home being here and a few others who met for the first time today have agreed to come back and meet again next week.” It allows us to spend some quality time with the patients and helps us see each other as people not just staff and patients.” 24 of the hospital’s 36 patients stopped by to enjoy the tearoom including Jean Thomas and her husband Leonard Very good food and it’s been really nice to see other patients and have a little variation to our time here.” It helps break the ice between people who are in the hospital.” Poppy’s tearoom is part of a weekly timetable of social activities that staff are putting together for patients at Gorseinon hospital patients will be able to take part in arts and crafts classes enjoy film afternoons and team up for quizzes Lions Men Lions Women Become a Member Tour with Us Competitions Hear from Us More... the Swansea club can count themselves as a bona fide hotbed of British & Irish Lions talent who hails from the same Swansea suburb from which his old junior club takes its name was selected for the 2009 and 2013 Tours to South Africa and Australia respectively Then comes the story of full-back Halfpenny Toulon and Scarlets came after a big rejection following his 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For children under the age of 12 requiring a blood test the paediatric department should be contacted directly to make an appointment The blood test booking line does not book appointments for under 12s and these cannot be booked via the online booking system at any of the sites See information regarding children’s blood tests in the FAQ section below The following tests must be performed at a specific site:  Morriston or NPTH Monday - Thursday mornings Cryoglobulins: Only available at Morriston have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical tests A blood test can be used to assess your general state of health see how well certain organs such as the liver and kidneys are working and screen for certain genetic conditions You must have a blood form to book your appointment for a blood test The quickest and easiest way to book is by using the link above to the online booking page If you can’t book online you can telephone 01792 601807 Please make every effort to attend booked blood test appointments Get a range of blood test results sent directly and quickly to your own smartphone The Swansea Bay Patient Portal (powered by Patients Know Best) is a secure online service which gives you access to your health information and it’s convenient – you can access it anytime and anywhere You can also share some or all of your health information with family members carers or other health care professionals who need to see it Find out more, including how to sign up, by visiting the Swansea Bay Patient Portal page here. Gorseinon Hospital is using its newly-developed courtyard garden as a way of aiding patients’ recovery Patients can enjoy nature and admire the bees butterflies and flower beds following a transformation of the garden but a new daily programme has also been set up to boost their recovery in a natural way The seeds were sown for the redevelopment after the hospital came top in a nationwide vote to secure some of the £50,000 secured by Keep Wales Tidy’s Healthy Hospital Gardens initiative through the National Lottery People’s Project An outdoor area used by Morriston Hospital’s burns and plastic surgery unit along with Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda in Cwm Taf Morgannwg The Gorseinon garden has already proved a budding success with raised beds a covered seating area and wildflower turf among the new features said the new-look garden offers many mental and physical benefits She said: “I witnessed first-hand the dedication from the volunteers local businesses and community - without their sheer determination and commitment to the project we would never have achieved this beautiful space for our patients and staff to enjoy a daily programme has been created so patients can have input in the garden by planting “This will give many patients confidence to realise their rehabilitation potential in a natural way “Staff wellbeing is high on our agenda and the gazebo is there for staff to enjoy during their much needed breaks in a non-clinical area.” The completion of the work is a dream come true for Christine Pettifer She has spent 13 of her 26 years working in the NHS in Gorseinon She’s in no doubt how beneficial the new-look courtyard will be to all concerned PICTURE: A view of the garden before work commenced She said: “For years this has been my vision We were lucky enough to have won the lottery and I’m ecstatic with the end result “It is a dream come true for me because the patients “One of our patients told me she used to be in a gardener’s club so she’s hoping to be in the courtyard garden every day for half an hour either doing some gardening or just taking in the view.” Work on the courtyard started in February 2020 and was expected to be completed within a year but the start of the covid pandemic stunted progress community spirit and sheer goodwill has finally resulted in a project which will benefit the wellbeing of patients has been involved in the project since its inception in 2018 this project has been something the community has got behind “Once we were among the projects in the running for the funds I spoke to staff in Gorseinon Hospital and elderly age groups in the area They offered to take leaflets around the area for people to vote “People were also voting at the hospital when they were having their blood tests “We canvassed in Morriston Hospital too It meant we had the most votes in Wales with just under 5,000 “Gorseinon is very lucky in that it has a real strong sense of community We’ve had so many volunteers help out on top of the fantastic support we’ve kindly received from local businesses “A lot of people that have been part of this were doing their day job and then putting in a shift in the garden on top of that That gives you an idea of their commitment to making this courtyard a place to relax and enjoy.” Relaxation and enjoyment form part of the benefits the courtyard brings in terms of wellbeing Patients and staff can quickly switch from a clinical setting to embracing nature within a few footsteps said: “We have transformed the courtyard to an area which will benefit the well-being of everyone involved.   “Biophilia is the recognition that humans benefit from interacting with outdoor space “You don’t feel like you’re on hospital grounds when you’re sat on a bench in the courtyard looking at the beautiful garden “Just having a place where you can sit relax and rest your mind can’t be underestimated “This garden epitomises what we are trying to achieve which is providing inspiring spaces on our sites.  “We have a lot of space across our hospitals that are concrete parking spaces Now we are looking at our spaces differently – we are trying to make the most of the environment we have got and that doesn’t finish at the bricks and mortar “It’s important that we build on successes like the courtyard in Gorseinon.” The project bloomed thanks to Keep Wales Tidy’s Healthy Hospital Gardens initiative attended the opening ceremony of the courtyard to see the full extent of the work “We’re very proud in what we’ve been involved with in Gorseinon Hospital because it will make a difference to a lot of people,” she said “It feels like you are part of nature in the courtyard “It’s great for the patients but also for the staff It’s a place to rest and refresh and to enjoy the flowers “It won’t be onerous in terms of maintenance That’s why we’ve gone with wildflower turf “We’re looking forward to seeing how the garden flourishes.” cut the ribbon to officially open the courtyard She said: “I have had been humbled by all the support and help the health board has received It stands as a beacon of what we can achieve when working together.” The start of Swansea City AFC Foundation’s expanded FIT Jacks programme is fast approaching and you can now sign up for the new sessions - which will start from January 15 2024 - at a venue near you.  FIT Jacks is a free 12-week health and wellbeing programme which combines fitness sessions with advice about healthy living and to date has been successfully delivered by the Foundation at the Swansea.com Stadium After receiving a funding boost from Swansea Council through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund the Foundation is expanding FIT Jacks further into our local community with venues confirmed in Penderi Since FIT Jacks started in February of this year sessions have been held on a Thursday evening between 6pm and 8pm there will be many more dates and times available at sites across the region There will be sessions at the following venues and times: Tuesdays at 10am – Morriston Memorial Hall More than 60 people attended the Foundation’s FIT Jacks expansion launch event on Monday evening associated cluster groups and people interested in signing up an insight into the programme itself and how the scheme  will be adapted for its outreach into the community Swansea City AFC Foundation head of health and wellbeing said: “It was really exciting to have everybody in attendance so it was wonderful to have such a mix of an audience “We know what this programme can do for people and now we get to give this opportunity to so many more people “We are really excited to get going in 2024 and spread this incredible programme far and wide.” Lee Trundle was also in attendance at the FIT Jacks expansion launch event and the club ambassador added: “It’s brilliant to see so many people interested in FIT Jacks and wanting to be involved in the programme “It was great to have so many people who have completed the programme already in attendance “There were also a lot of people here who haven’t been involved in the programme so clearly the word is spreading “There are people who wouldn’t be able to regularly make it to the Swansea.com Stadium who would really benefit from the programme so it’s brilliant to be able to spread it out and deliver it to a wider audience.” If you want to get involved and embark on your own journey through FIT Jacks © 2025 Swansea City Association Football Club Limited