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13/01/2025
NHS Pressures: Critical Incident Declared - Updated 15/01/2025

As a result of sustained pressure and risk throughout the hospital system over the last week, we have declared a Critical Incident this afternoon.

21/01/2025
Lymphoedema patients to benefit from online mental health support
20/01/2025
Meet Sian, Patient/Nurse Co-ordinator and one of our 'Healthy You' 2025 stars! 🙌

We want to empower people with everything they need in 2025 to live well. With lots of people naturally looking to make changes this January we wanted to amplify people’s stories to show their goals and their journey to achieving them.

15/01/2025
19 Hills Health & Wellbeing Centre

We are delighted that 19 Hills Health & Wellbeing Centre is currently in the process of being handed over by Kier to the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

16/01/2025
Silly Rules - Breaking the Silly Rules for Better Care
06/07/2020
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13/01/2025
Norovirus Warning to Hospital Visitors
27/12/2024
Important Update: Masks must now be worn in hospital settings

Across Gwent we are seeing a rising number of flu cases in our communities and an increase in hospital admissions.

To help prevent infection face masks must now be worn upon entering all hospital wards, emergency departments and clinical settings, including our Minor Injury Units (MIU) by all staff, visitors and patients.

08/01/2025
Want to Build Healthy Habits for 2025?

Your health is for life, not just January. Watch our mini-series to help build healthy habits for 2025 now.

24/12/2024
"What Keeps Me Up at Night": Doctor Warns of the Dangers of Choosing the Wrong Place for Urgent Care

An Emergency Department doctor has warned of the risks of attending Minor Injury Units (MIUs) with serious illnesses, after dangerously unwell patients—including children—were taken to the wrong place for help.

30/12/2024
Limited options at Royal Gwent Hospital & St Woolos Hospital restaurants
24/12/2024
The Advanced Paramedics Aiming to Reduce Hospital Admissions in Blaenau Gwent

A partnership between Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and the Welsh Ambulance Service has launched a new initiative in South Wales that delivers care closer to a patient’s home.

24/12/2024
Visits Bringing Festive Cheer to Our Hospitals
19/12/2024
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Enhances Wellbeing for Those Affected by Dementia in Gwent

Dementia patients and their families are experiencing significant benefits from the person-centred Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) provided at Torfaen Memory Clinic.

18/12/2024
Introducing the Decarbonisation and Optimisation Inhaler App

A new decision support tool, the Decarbonisation and Optimisation Inhaler App, has been launched to help healthcare professionals streamline inhaler prescribing while prioritising sustainability and patient care.

04/11/2024
Protecting herself and her baby: Dr. Emily Clark shares the importance of getting vaccinated this winter

A specialist Registrar for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Dr. Emily Clark chose to have her flu vaccine this winter to protect herself and her baby, so she can spend the rest of her pregnancy preparing for the arrival of her little one. 

05/11/2024
How Routine Eye Tests Can Keep You Well Over Winter

An eye test may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of ways to stay well and avoid a hospital visit over the winter period, but did you know that routine eye tests play a big part in detecting health conditions and in reducing falls?

13/11/2024
"Getting Medical Help from the Right Service Could Save the Local NHS This Winter" say Gwent Emergency Care Doctors

Gwent’s Urgent and Emergency Care doctors are encouraging local residents to think carefully about where they go to for help this winter - and have outlined how choosing the right healthcare service could be crucial to supporting the NHS.

02/12/2024
Raising Awareness of Bronchiolitis: A Common Respiratory Infection in Young Children 

Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory infection, especially in young children, characterised by inflammation and congestion in the small airways (bronchioles) of the lungs. This condition is primarily caused by viral infections such as RSV, common cold and flu.   

13/12/2024
B2 Cardiology Ward at The Grange University Hospital earn Bronze Accreditation Status!

Congratulations to the B2 Cardiology Ward at The Grange University Hospital, who have become the second team in Gwent to earn bronze accreditation status in recognition of the high standard of care they provide to patients!