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

As Baby Loss Awareness Week comes to a close, Louise Howells, Lead Bereavement Midwife for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, has discussed the importance of helping families treasure their precious memories when experiencing the heartache of baby loss.

Geraldine Bukirwa, Neonatal Nurse at The Grange University Hospital, will retire this week after working for 41 years as a midwife and neonatal nurse – but she has no plans to slow down.

Today is Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Day.

We’ve seen the incredible impact that physical activity can have on improving mental health. That's why we're working with Sport in Mind,

Today is World Mental Health Day and our Child and Adolesent Mental Health Service team (CAMHS) would like to send a message to you as parents / carers who are concerned about your child’s mental health, to self-refer through our Gwent  SPACE Wellbeing.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has taken a significant step towards sustainability by replacing its fleet of diesel maintenance vehicles with electric vans. This transition comes following a need to renew the current fleet and achievable saving both financially and environmentally.

Flu can be life threatening for people with certain health conditions. That’s why public health experts in Wales are encouraging those who are clinically at risk to ensure they get vaccinated against the flu as well as COVID-19 this autumn. It will help protect them from getting secondary infections.

In a significant breakthrough for lung cancer diagnostics, the QuicDNA study has now reached a major milestone, expanding to include six Health Boards across Wales. This expansion marks a monumental step forward in providing lung cancer patients nationwide with access to cutting-edge liquid biopsy technology, potentially transforming their diagnostic and treatment pathways.  

Congratulations to our nursing and midwifery staff, Rochelle Walters, Alison Rylan and Helen Crosbie, who were all awarded the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Excellence Award today (Thursday 12th September 2024) by Chief Nursing Officer, Sue Tranka!

Filipino nurses from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have represented Wales in a one-in-a-lifetime visit to the childhood home of Florence Nightingale. The extraordinary experience to Lea Hurst, which took place on 12^th September, was organised by the Philippine Embassy in the UK, in partnership with Mr. Peter Kay, the owner of the historic house.

It’s been an incredible journey since the launch of our Clinical Trials Unit 2 years ago, and it’s great to look back at the impact that’s been made! From improving key performance to enhancing patient experiences, we are committed to delivering the best standard of research. This year there are over 80 studies taking place in ABUHB with our 400 participants and this work is crucial towards future healthcare.

The clinical team on A2 Cardiology Ward at The Grange University Hospital have this week become the first team in Gwent to earn accreditation status in recognition of the high standard of care they provide to patients.

As part of their commitment to community health, Newport Dragons are proud to announce they will host a Mental Health and Wellbeing event on Thursday 26^th September from 7-9pm at the home of Gwent rugby, Rodney Parade. This important initiative aims to raise awareness and provide resources focused on men’s mental health and wellbeing.

This week, we are raising awareness about the importance of falls prevention by educating our staff, patients, and residents on effective falls management, prevention strategies, and identifying those most at risk. Falls prevention is essential in improving the health and well being of older adults, who are disproportionately affected by falls and related injuries.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is working to lower the financial and environmental impact caused by the unnecessary use of non-sterile gloves.

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, we are delighted to announce that funding has been secured to support the ongoing provision of crucial specialist support services for those affected by suicide.