See the latest news stories from the Health Board below...

We were honoured to welcome Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent, back to the Grange University Hospital recently.

Lung cancer claims more lives than any other type of cancer, with around 90% of lung cancer cases in the UK linked to smoking. On average, half of those diagnosed may not survive beyond the first year. 

Message from Nicola Prygodzicz, Chief Executive of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board:

I am delighted that this afternoon, Welsh Government has announced the appointment of Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE as the new Chair of the Health Board.

Dr Manmeet Kaur, a GP at Pengam Health Centre in Caerphilly from the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area and Health and Wellbeing Lead for Thriving Communities Community Interest Company (CIC), was recently invited to attend a special St David’s Day reception at 10 Downing Street.

The Covid Day of Reflection takes place on 8th March this year. It is an ‘opportunity for us to come together over the following week to remember all those who have lost their lives since the pandemic began, and to honour the tireless work, compassion and acts of kindness shown throughout that unprecedented time.’

Today, as part of HPV Awareness Day (Wednesday 4th March 2026), we're sharing Anneliese's cervical cancer story..

Patients, staff and visitors at the Royal Gwent Hospital were treated to an early St David’s Day visit on Friday from pupils at local primary school, Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli.

The Wales Orthopaedic Network (WON) has issued updated guidance on the global shortage of Heraeus Palacos and Copal bone cement products used in some hip and knee operations.

A Newport mum-of-two who has survived melanoma twice is urging people to ditch sunbeds for good and choose safer alternatives such as fake tan.

Today, on Tuesday 24^th February 2026, we’re proud to officially launch the new Values and Behaviours for our organisation, which shape how we work and how we care for each other, our patients and our communities.

Congratulations to Sarah Farmer, Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon who has recently been successful in being selected for a photographic exhibition held at The Royal College of Surgeons, London alongside 24 other female surgeons from across the UK to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8th March.

As reported in the national news, there is currently a global supply issue with bone cement used in orthopaedic surgery for hips and knees, which is resulting in a worldwide shortage that is expected to last for at least two months.

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Nevill Hall Hospital welcomed Sarah Murphy MS, Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing yesterday (Thursday 12th February), where she gained an insight into the Health Board’s work to improve women’s health services in Gwent.

Congratulations to Bianca Armitage, midwife at The Grange University Hospital, who was recently named the winner of The Gill Adgie Members’ Champion Award at the prestigious Royal College of Midwives (RCM) awards.

The South 2 District Nursing Team has received an extraordinary act of kindness and generosity from Dawn, whose mum was cared for by the team last year.

The Grange University Hospital (GUH) Helipad, located outside the Emergency Department, re-opened following successful test landings last week.