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

We are delighted to announce that Dr Inderpal Singh, an inspirational Gwent Geriatrician, has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list in recognition of his services to osteoporosis care in Wales.

Staff from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board were recognised for their outstanding contribution to cancer services at the prestigious Moondance Cancer Awards, held last night.

Young people in Wales will be offered Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination for the first time, in autumn 2026, as part of a time limited programme.

On Friday 5th June 2026, the Patient Experience and Involvement team welcomed volunteers from across the Health Board to their Volunteers Celebration Event in recognition of the invaluable contribution they make to patients and staff every day.

This week marks 25 years since the first cohort of internationally educated nurses arrived from the Philippines to begin their careers with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, supporting patients and services across Gwent. 

Molly, 34, from Caerphilly, is a mum of three who turned her own experience of anxiety into something positive for others. At a time when her mental health was struggling, she wanted to find a way to support women going through similar challenges. 

Today, on Cancer Survivors’ Day, we celebrate hope by sharing the inspiring stories of local people who have beaten the disease. 

Earlier this year, the Bevan Commission presented the ‘Dr Daryl Harris’ award to two participants in the 9th Cohort of the Bevan Exemplar Programme.

This year’s Dietitians Week (1st-5th June), we are proud to join colleagues across the UK in celebrating the invaluable contribution of Dietitians and the impact they make every day across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.   

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

Welcome to the Spring 2026 issue of our newsletter.

Dementia Action Week, which takes places from 18th - 24th May, is an awareness campaign led by Alzheimer’s Society, bringing people and organisations together to act on dementia.

Applications for the 2026 NHS Wales Awards are now open.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has marked a significant clinical milestone with the successful delivery of a pioneering new procedure at The Grange University Hospital – the first time it has been performed in Wales.

National Smile Month is the perfect time to clear up some of the most common myths about teeth and gums. Misinformation can lead to poor oral health habits, but the good news is that looking after your smile doesn’t have to be complicated. Below, we separate myth from fact and share simple, practical tips to help keep your mouth healthy.

Ann Price, from Penhow, first discovered that nursing was her calling in life when she dressed up in a nurse’s outfit at the age of seven. More than sixty years later, she has just celebrated an incredible fifty years in nursing - a vocation also shared by her daughter and fellow Gwent nurse, Helen. 

Everyone feels stress - it’s a normal reaction to life’s challenges. But when stress builds up, it can affect our mood, body, and relationships.