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08/04/2026
Do You Trust Your Gut?

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer is the 2nd most common cause of cancer death in the UK, which is why screening is so important.  

07/04/2026
The Gwent Joint Strategic Assessment 2025/26 Edition

The Gwent JSA aims to provide partners across Gwent with a shared intelligence source to inform planning for local service delivery. It provides a framework for building a Healthier, Fairer, Safer and Stronger Gwent.

01/04/2026
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - Join Us for 5K Your Way

As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we’re hosting a 5K Your Way - Move Against Cancer x parkrun event at Tredegar Park, Newport, on Saturday 25 April. 

01/04/2026
New Listening to People Statutory Guidance to Improve How NHS Wales Responds to Concerns

From today, 1st April 2026, NHS Wales will be implementing changes to the way concerns are investigated across Wales.

01/04/2026
Local Optician Services Helping Patients Avoid Hospital Visits: Jordan's Story

When 33‑year‑old Jordan from Cwmbran first began experiencing eye problems in his early thirties, he didn’t realise that the quickest route to help wasn’t the GP surgery, it was his local optician.

07/04/2026
Direct Payments for Continuing NHS Healthcare

Direct Payments for Continuing NHS Healthcare are available in Wales from April 2026. Direct Payments enable you to arrange care or support services yourself instead of receiving a package of care or support arranged by the NHS.

27/03/2026
Accessing Medical Help in Gwent Over the Easter Bank Holiday Period

The bank holiday opening hours of pharmacies in your area are listed below:

27/03/2026
Celebrating National Supported Internship Day 2026

Today is National Supported Internship Day, a day to celebrate the incredible achievements of the nine learners currently completing a Supported Internship within the Facilities Team at Nevill Hall Hospital.

26/03/2026
Social Prescribing Day: Highlighting the Power of Nature!

As we celebrate Social Prescribing Day on 26th March, the Health Board is proud to shine a spotlight on the work of Huw Rees, Nature Wellbeing Coordinator for Caerphilly, whose dedication is helping residents experience the proven benefits of nature for mental and physical wellbeing. 

25/03/2026
Gwent Communities Urged to Order Repeat Prescriptions Ahead of Easter Period

With this year’s Easter bank holidays fast approaching, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is encouraging residents to order any repeat medication as soon as possible to ensure they have enough to see them through the bank holiday period.

23/03/2026
Endometriosis Awareness Month - Stacey's Story

As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we're sharing Stacey's story.

20/03/2026
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board leads on having the first Consultant Dietitian post in Wales!

Natalie Harrison, Consultant Dietitian joined us last September, bringing 27 years of varied NHS experience to this exciting role.

20/03/2026
Introducing 'Listening to People' - the New Patient Concerns Approach for NHS Wales

From 1st April 2026, revised regulatory arrangements for managing concerns and complaints arising from NHS‑funded care will come into force.

16/03/2026
"Check Your Children's Vaccination Status" -Gwent Director of Public Health Urges Parents, following Meningitis news in the UK

Following recent tragic news of the deaths of two University students in Kent, Director of Public Health, Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz is urging parents and carers to check their children’s vaccination records and ensure they are fully protected against meningitis.

17/03/2026
First Minister for Wales Visits Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit

We were delighted to welcome Rt Hon Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister for Wales, to the Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit in Abergavenny this week.

17/03/2026
Health Board Statement on the Royal Gwent HSDU Incident

Following an issue affecting the sterilisation of a very small number of medical instruments at the Royal Gwent Hospital, we are taking precautionary steps to support the 21 patients affected

17/03/2026
Spotting the Signs of Skin Cancer: Education Event for Hairdressers, Barbers and Beauty Professionals in Gwent

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recently held a second skin cancer education event for local hairdressers, barbers and beauty professionals - bringing together members of the hair and beauty community to learn more about the vital role they can play in spotting the early signs of skin cancer.

16/03/2026
New Online Women's Health Hub Launches to Support Communities Across Gwent

A brand-new online women’s health hub has launched today in Gwent to help local women find the correct advice, information and support for women’s health concerns.

16/03/2026
Launch of the Gwent Neurodiversity Website

The ABUHB CAMHS Neurodiversity Early Support Hub (NESH) are pleased to announce the launch of the Gwent Neurodiversity Website

12/03/2026
Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent Visits the Grange University Hospital

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