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

A Newport GP who has dedicated his career to caring for local communities is celebrating an extraordinary milestone this week, marking 50 years of service to the NHS.

After several months as part of the Monnow Vale Health and Social Care Facility community, Castle Gate Medical Practice is preparing to return to its own premises following the completion of restoration work required after damage caused by Storm Claudia.

Leading Welsh prostate cancer charity, Prostate Cymru, has announced the funding of a new Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) post in the Urology department at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Tonight, on Friday 24th July, we proudly hosted our annual Staff Recognition Awards.

The Sexual Health Triage lines are now open as usual.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

In June, the Welsh Government announced a time-limited vaccination offer for eligible persons to receive the Meningococcal Group B (MenB) vaccine. The rollout of the vaccine will begin on 20th July 2026 and will be delivered across Gwent by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.  

Last week, staff at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr were raising awareness of muscle deconditioning by encouraging patients to get dressed and take part in activities – all whilst wearing pyjamas themselves!

Friday 31^st July 2026, 10am-12pm at The Riverside Walk, Newport.

The Sexual Health Triage lines are now open as usual.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is proud to support Power Up To Play, a charity initiative founded by medical professionals to improve the welfare of young players in grassroots sport through the prevention of serious knee injuries.

The NHS (Pharmaceutical Services) (Wales) Regulations 2020 require the Health Board to produce its second Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) by 1 October 2026.

More than 25,000 cataract surgeries have been successfully delivered across South-East Wales in just twelve months, improving patient care and significantly reducing waiting lists by almost 10,000 patients. 

We have had to take the decision today to call a Critical Incident due to the effects of the extreme heat we are experiencing this week.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is reminding people that the RSV vaccine provides year-round protection, not just during winter, with a single dose, which they can receive at their GP Practice or the ABUHB Vaccination Centre in Cwmbran. 

Today, we celebrated the completion of a ground-breaking partnership programme supporting young unpaid carers across the Gwent region.