Please note- there is no Emergency Department at the Royal Gwent Hospital. Life-threatening emergencies must go to The Grange University Hospital.
The Royal Gwent Hospital provides first-class care to the residents of Gwent and South Powys. It provides a wide range of services with a focus on delivering general and routine care, including:
Care for Minor Injuries is provided by the Royal Gwent Hospital's Minor Injury Unit, which is run by our Emergency Nurse Practitioners. Emergency Nurse Practitioners are experienced Clinical Professionals who specialise in the management of Minor Injuries.
They will be able to treat you if you have a broken bone, a sprain, bruise, wound, small burn, bite, or a minor eye or head injury and many other injuries. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Grange University Hospital provides specialist services for our most seriously ill patients and those with significant injuries, and is the designated trauma unit for Gwent. It is likely that if you need to be cared for at The Grange University Hospital, you will be directed there by a Healthcare Professional or taken there after calling 999.
What is a Medical Assessment Unit? If you have a medical emergency or severe illness that needs to be diagnosed then you will be referred to one of our Medical Assessment Units. Doctors working in these facilities will run tests and assess you before deciding on the best course of treatment for you. You can’t walk into a Medical Assessment Unit – you need to be referred by your GP, a Paramedic, or another Medical Professional. Most of our patients who are referred to a Medical Assessment Unit go home on the same day. Those that need admission to hospital for further care will be moved to one of our wards. Some patients may move to a different hospital to receive the care they need.
The Royal Gwent Hospital has a dedicated outpatients department for children which will provide clinic appointments with a play area.
Emergency care for children under one year old takes place at The Grange University Hospital. Children over one year old should still attend the Royal Gwent Hospital for minor injuries.
For care before and after birth the Royal Gwent Hospital provides antenatal and postnatal clinics led by consultants and midwives.
For more information about birthing options available please see Maternity Services 12 Week Engagement - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (nhs.wales)
Getting you the right care If your health deteriorates whilst you are being treated at the Royal Gwent Hospital and you need access to the specialists or critical care provided at The Grange University Hospital, we will transfer you there via our dedicated patient transport service.
Find out more about the range of services available at the Royal Gwent Hospital: