News

We appreciate how important it is for patients and their loved ones to see each other whilst they are receiving care.

On Wednesday 28^th July, we held our Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2020/21 - an extraordinary year for us all.

All adults who have been fully-vaccinated will no longer have to self-isolate if they are identified as close contacts of someone with coronavirus from 7 August, the First Minister confirmed today.

On Friday 16th July 2021, the new Llanbradach Centre for Health was officially handed over from the developer, Apollo and contractor, Jehu to Aber Medical Centre and The Village Surgery.

You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Health Board on Wednesday 28th July 2021 at 3pm.

Newport NCN and The University of South Wales are looking to recruit people who are eligible for one of the cancer screening programmes (Breast, Bowel and Cervical screening).

The A465 will be closed between Brynmawr & Gilwern from 20:30 Friday 23rd July - 06:00 Monday 26th July 2021. 

Following the JCVI announcement earlier this week, those within twelve weeks of turning 18 years old are now eligible to be offered the COVID-19 vaccine.

From 26^th July 2021, there will be the opportunity for some patients within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area to be admitted to a community hospital rather than one of our enhanced general local hospitals.

The following infographic shows the work carried out by our Primary Care and Community Services during the pandemic (March 2020 - March 2021).

It’s been one year since Improvement Cymru (Public Health Wales) produced a free online self-help video course available to everyone in Wales over the age of 16.  The ACTivate Your Life course has helped people take greater control so that day-to-day life has become less stressful and more enjoyable.

Following the recent announcement and recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisations regarding the approval of the COVID-19 vaccination of those aged between 12 and 17 years, who are at higher risk from COVID-19 and all those within twelve weeks of turning 18 years old will now be eligible to receive the vaccine.

A new project has been set up to support community transport to hospitals and other NHS premises across the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area.

Have your say on video consulting.

TEC Cymru want to hear from NHS Wales users of Attend Anywhere.

We will be holding walk-in vaccination clinics at our Mass Vaccination Clinics on Saturday 24th July.

Residents across Wales with Covid-19 symptoms are being urged to join the world’s largest trial of treatments at home to prevent deterioration from coronavirus.

Come and join us on Thursday 29th July in the Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden for our Open Day and Annual General Meeting.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board fully recognises visitors are essential to the wellbeing of patients and we have been committed to finding ways to ease visiting restrictions in the safest way possible.

How have you managed? What has been useful? Is there any ongoing information or support you need?

For the attention of all Aneurin Bevan University Health Board patients who use CPAP or BiPAP machines at home-

All Aneurin Bevan University Hospitals are Smoke-Free. It is illegal to smoke on hospital grounds and anybody smoking in smoke-free areas could be fined £100. 

This year's Learning Disability Week took place between 14th - 20th June and the theme this year was art and creativity!

Following yesterday’s announcement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisations regarding the next phase of the Mass Vaccination Programme, we would like to reassure our residents that all those that meet the criteria for the booster vaccination will be offered an appointment within the appropriate timeframes.

Welsh Government, NHS Wales, and community pharmacy have today (30 June 2021) released a detailed infographic to highlight the growing importance of independent prescribing.

Patients across the UK will benefit from a super-charged clinical research system, backed by over £64 million of dedicated investment, which will save lives across the country. 

Due to circumstances beyond our control, on Friday 25^th June our triage telephone line will only be open in the morning from 9:00am - 12:00 midday.

Thursday 24th June 2021

We're delighted to announce that the team at County Community Hospital have been named as finalists in the Nursing Older People category of the Royal College of Nursing Awards for their new intergenerational partnership scheme with a local Primary School.

A new report examining learning and innovative practice that has emerged from across NHS Wales in response to COVID-19 has been released today (23rd June) by Swansea University, on behalf of NHS Wales organisations and partners.

Patients across the UK will benefit from a super-charged clinical research system, backed by over £64 million of dedicated investment, which will save lives across the country. 

Wednesday 23rd June 2021

We are pleased to report that, following our Public Engagement on Adult Mental Health Services in our Health Board area, we have carried out an analysis on responses and all comments submitted. 

With the increasing number of cases of the Delta Covid-19 variant across Wales, including the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area, we are reminding people that if they have any symptoms of Covid-19 that they must book a Covid-19 test with the Health Board.

The Health Board was delighted to host a visit from the new Minister for Health and Social Care, Eluned Morgan, this week. The minister visited Newport Velodrome to hear about our post COVID recovery services.

Diabetes Week is here! And this year, we're telling #DiabetesStories from all corners of the UK. We're looking back on an extraordinary year and looking forward to what’s to come, and, above all celebrating the incredible diabetes community.

We will be holding walk-in vaccination clinics in the Newport and Ebbw Vale areas on Saturday 26th June.

The Health Board has recently witnessed an increase in patients receiving visitors outside in the hospital grounds.

Tuesday 15th June marks International Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert is working with partners to help professionals working in communities recognise the signs and behaviours of elder abuse.  

Join us at our virtual event where our panel of experts will discuss and answer all your questions about the Covid-19 vaccines.

We have carefully considered our approach to Hospital Visiting and following a pilot in Nevill Hall Hospital, we have now extended visiting to more hospitals including The Grange University Hospital, Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan, The Royal Gwent Hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, together with continued visiting at Nevill Hall Hospital.

A key priority this year has been the identifying and supporting carers through primary care health services. With the lockdown restrictions this has meant thinking more strategically about how we best provide responsive support.

Thursday 10th June

Last week, Surgeons and Theatre staff at the Royal Gwent Hospital were fortunate to have the opportunity to test-drive a state-of-the-art Operative Robot.

Please note that the vaccination booking centre line will be operating from 7:00am - 6:00pm instead of the usual 7:00am - 7:00pm for Thursday 10th June only.

Due to a planned fire-drill at the Vaccination Booking Centre, there will be minor disruption to the service for approximately 10 – 15 minutes. Unfortunately, as the original timescale has been delayed we're unable to specify the time this will take place.  

We are still experiencing minor technical issues with our vaccination booking line.

This week is Carers Week 7th – 13th June across the UK. People and organisations across Gwent are coming together to make a pledge to unpaid carers.  

Today, Orthoptists around the world are celebrating World Orthoptic Day.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board are opening a mobile COVID-19 testing in Maindee, Newport. The temporary facility will be based at Maindee Carpark on Chepstow Road (NP19 8XA).

We are experiencing some service problems today with our laboratories in The Grange University Hospital. This is causing issues across the site which is resulting in significant delays...

All Aneurin Bevan University Hospitals are Smoke-Free. It is illegal to smoke on hospital grounds and anybody smoking in smoke-free areas could be fined £100. 

Wednesday 2 June 2021

We would like to wish every single one of our amazing volunteers a happy volunteers' week.

Wednesday 2nd June 2021

The Gwent Carers Regional Partnership Board is proud to support the launch of its Young Carers book ‘It’s cool to care’, in recognition of Carers week, which takes place between 7th and 13th June 2021.

This consultation provides an opportunity to help shape pharmaceutical services in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and make sure that they are meeting the needs of local people.

Twenty years ago today on 1st June 2001, we were fortunate enough to welcome the first ever cohort of Filipino Nurses to our Health Board.

We are extremely proud to announce that we have now hit the milestone of administering 600,000 vaccinations (combination of first and second doses)!

Yesterday (Thursday 27th May), we had the absolute pleasure of the Year 5 class from St Andrew’s Primary School, Newport visiting the Royal Gwent Hospital to present our nurses with gifts of thanks for all the hard work they have carried out over the last year.

The previous network problems at Risca Health Centre have now been rectified and the telephone lines are now back in service.

The Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden is taking part in the UK wide “Have a Grow” day on Saturday 5th June.

There has been a network failure at Risca Health Centre this afternoon which has resulted in the Podiatry Booking Centre lines becoming unavailable.

Next month, we will be shining a spotlight on Cancer services within our Health Board.

We are currently experiencing significant issues with our vaccination booking line.

Following 12 months of testing, please see the Health Board's Covid-19 Testing Team Annual Report 2021/2021.

It is encouraging to see the COVID alert level reducing in Wales, so much so, we can look to adjust hospital visiting restrictions.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is opening a mobile COVID-19 testing in Abergavenny. The temporary facility will be based at Abergavenny Adult Community Education Centre (NP7 6EL)

Charlotte Leonard, Rapid Response Nurse for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recently entered the Caerphilly Community Response Team into the Nursing Times Awards

On 17th May 2021 the First Minister announced that international travel would resume and confirmed that Wales would use the same traffic-light system for international travel as in other parts of the UK.

Friday 21st May

Do you have a question about Maternity services in our Health Board?

Join us on Thursday 27th May at 3pm for our LIVE Maternity Q&A session on Facebook, or watch it back at a later time on our Facebook page- @AneurinBevanHealthBoard

Dementia Action Week is a national event that sees organisations and the public coming together to take action to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.

The Friends of ABUHB (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board) Breast Unit was set up in 2018 with the aim of raising £200k towards the new unit, which is due to open at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in late 2021.

The Welsh Blood Service needs to collect over 350 donations of blood every day and demand has risen steadily over the last 10 years as medical techniques become evermore sophisticated.

This week 17th- 23rd May 2021 we are pledging to 'Think Insulin' as part of Insulin Safety Week 2021. Our Diabetes Specialist Teams across the Health Board are helping to raise awareness of the importance of reducing insulin errors in people living with Diabetes.

It is well known that what we eat impacts our mental health as well as our physical health.

Spring HIV Testing week is from 14th - 21st May 2021. This campaign organised by Fast Track Cities Cardiff encourages partner organisations in community, health care and policy institutions throughout Wales to unite to increase testing efforts and promote awareness of the benefits of earlier hepatitis and HIV testing.

If you are 40 years and older and have not received your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, please come along the drop in clinic on 22nd May. No appointment necessary.

A Health Board doctor who photographed herself after wearing PPE at the height of the pandemic last year has featured in a national exhibition and book as part of an initiative launched by Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton.

We are extremely proud to announce that we have now hit the momentous milestone of administering half a million vaccinations (combination of first and second doses)!

Today (Friday 7th May) the JCVI have announced that those under 40 years (with no clinical risk factors) should be offered an alternative vaccine to Oxford AstraZeneca. 

The Health Board has today (5th May) launched a new campaign to encourage people to 'Think 111 First' if you have an urgent healthcare issue and are unsure what to do.

We are marking World Hand Hygiene Day (5th May) this year by encouraging our staff, patients and visitors to continue to think about the importance of clean hands.

Tuesday 4th May 2021

As the Health Board looks to expand the role of Physician Associates (PAs), last week colleagues from St Georges University Teaching Hospital in London took time to virtually meet with our Surgical Leads to discuss the benefits that the PA role can bring to front-door and elective surgical services.

The Health Board is running a campaign in local pubs, clubs and taxi premises to urge people to use the right service, or attend the correct hospital for their needs, when they are unwell or injured.

The Vaccination Booking Centre is experiencing technical issues with their telephone lines.  Callers are being held in a queue, but not getting through to an operator.

Download the summary of the key issues arising from the Briefing for MPs that took place on Friday, 23rd April 2021.

With over 30 years’ of hospital chaplaincy experience, Michael Marsden, Chaplain at Nevill Hall Hospital shares his insights with us in his new book.

We are aware that a number of patients trying to call Brynmawr Medical Practice are being connected with a company in Blackwood.

We have been advised that Belle Vue Lane, which runs adjacent to the Royal Gwent Hospital, will be closed on Sunday 25th April all day, for essential road repairs.

Due to a break in at one of our premises in Newport last night, our Trauma and Orthopaedic Outpatients team is experiencing some problems answering patient enquiries today.

Relocation of Premises for  Llanbradach Branch Site of Aber Medical Centre and The Village Surgery

Download the summary of the key issues arising from the Briefing for MPs that took place on Friday, 16th April 2021.

These exciting new images show how the new Tredegar Health and Wellbeing Centre could look once it opens to the public in Spring 2023.

Download the summary of the key issues arising from the Briefing for MPs that took place on Friday, 9th April 2021.

Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic, CHC officers would visit our wards and speak to patients in confidence about their experiences of care. This third party feedback provided the Health Board with valuable, anonymous feedback that helped us to both celebrate what we do well and change what we need to, with the aim of improving the experience for people who receive care on our wards.

Today, 7th April, is World Health Day. Each year, on the anniversary of the founding of the WHO in 1948, this day draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.

Last year, Critical Care staff from across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board collected money between them to have this beautiful bench designed and produced, in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the pandemic.

Download the summary of the key issues arising from the Briefing for MPs that took place on Friday, 26th March 2021.

A new online platform dedicated to supporting families through the stages of maternity and child health development, in partnership with local health professionals, launches today (date) in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area.

Cindy Sulit, a much loved Nurse at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, has this week returned to her role in the Emergency Department almost a year after she became critically ill with Covid-19.

After contracting Covid-19, Cindy’s condition deteriorated rapidly and she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and put on a ventilator for over three weeks.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board will take part in the National Day of Reflection on Tuesday 23rd March by lighting up six of our hospitals.

Three year old Eliza made history this week, as the very first patient to use the Children’s Healing Garden at The Grange University Hospital.

The Welsh Government have approved the full business case for the new Tredegar Health and  Wellbeing Centre development.

There are a number of growing challenges facing vascular services in South East Wales, meaning the service cannot be sustained in its current format for the future. 

Today is Young Carers Action Day and we want to raise awareness of Young Carers and the incredible contribution they make to their families and local communities. 

Bevan Exemplars, supported by the Bevan Commission, demonstrate outstanding examples of innovative practice projects across NHS Wales that have improved health and care, patient experiences and demonstrated good value for money.

Where to give blood in the Newport and Caerphilly areas in March and April.

Dr Nick Mason, an Intensive Care Consultant in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, has won the prestigious AP 2021 Power of Photography Award.

It is one year since Scott Howells, our first Covid-19 patient, was put on a ventilator in the Royal Gwent Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. He was in hospital for a total of eight weeks.

This week we are celebrating National Intergenerational Week...

We are delighted to have successfully held our first Gynaecology treatment clinic at Nevill Hall Hospital’s new Women’s Health Ambulatory Care Unit this week.

The new treatment clinic, which performs Myosure tissue removal, offers Gynaecology patients the opportunity to undergo a minor procedure under Local Anaesthetic, without the need for Hospital admission or major surgery.

As part of World Book Day, we’re celebrating two books that are very close to our hearts..

Improvement Cymru launch a new Resource Platform for Care Home and Domiciliary Staff to ensure quick and easy access to vital information.

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus/ Happy St David's Day!

St David's famous words- "Do the little things in life"- have been more relevant in the past year than they have ever been before.

Most patients can’t wait to get home from hospital and the sooner the better. This isn’t just because it’s where they want to be, it’s also better for recovery once acute hospital care is no longer needed.

The Health Board's licence to occupy the Whiteheads car park expires on Sunday 28 February 2021, and those attending the hospital will no longer be able to utilise this car parking facility with effect from 1 March 2021. 

The Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have issued a joint statement to confirm there is “no evidence to suggest that Covid-19 vaccines will affect fertility”. 

Throughout the pandemic, the groundswell of support for the NHS that we have witnessed, came to be symbolised by the rainbows that have filled our streets. 

The Outpatient Referral & Booking Centre has  now reverted  to their normal opening hours.  With immediate effect they will be open from Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 6:00pm and Saturday mornings 8:00am - 12:00noon.

Welcome to the latest issue of The Walled Garden newsletter. In this issue:

We are excited to announce that melo, our new mental wellbeing website, will be holding a workshop for young people aged 16-25 in Gwent! We will be gathering feedback from young people across Gwent on how we can make our website and resources even better. Our workshop will be held on the 25th February at 5.30pm, via a zoom call.

A new, innovative, on-demand hospital radio service has launched at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, to help
combat loneliness, boredom and the feeling of isolation that some patients face when staying in
hospital- something that has only been emphasised during the Coronavirus pandemic.

People living across the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area are being reminded that today, 1st March all hospital grounds become smoke-free.

We're celebrating Valentine's Day with the heartwarming story of Mr and Mrs Sneddon..

The Present is a six-week online course co-delivered by practitioners of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Valleys Steps.

The Welsh Government has partnered with Archus to review all Primary Care facilities in Wales, in order to identify areas requiring modernisation in line with current regulations.

We are so humbled and grateful to the late Captain Sir Tom Moore for all his incredible fundraising efforts for the NHS.

Thanks to the money we received from his hard work, we have been able to purchase items and support services that make a real difference to the well-being of our staff and patients.

Last week, we reached the milestone of 100,000 vaccinations and have now vaccinated a total of 111,443 people across our Health Board. A huge thank you to all those who have attended their vaccination
appointments so far. Without you, these fantastic figures would not be possible.

The Covid-19 Pandemic has resulted in the biggest vaccination programme we’ve seen in our lifetime. This has, of course, brought about many challenges. However, it has also offered many opportunities that wouldn’t usually arise.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is supporting a national study aiming to understand how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has impacted on the mental health and emotional wellbeing of people across Wales.

We are incredibly delighted to announce the fantastic news that we have given over 100,000 vaccinations.

Please note that the A465 between Brynmawr and Gilwern will be closed this weekend from 06:00am Saturday 6th February - 06:00am Monday 8th February 2021.

We are so proud of our Vaccination Team for all their hard work, as we opened another of our Mass Vaccination Centres, this time in Newbridge, last Saturday.

Do you have a question about the Coronavirus vaccine? Ask the experts!

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has investigated a complaint and found service failure by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (“the Health Board”) and has sent a report on the results of his investigation to the Health Board.

Please find below a link to the Health Board's latest edition of Nye's Board News which sets out the main areas of discussion and provides a quick overview of decisions at our January 2021 'Virtual' Public Board meeting.

Weekly Progress (25th January - 1st February)

COVID-19 Strengths: Spreads quickly, often undetected

COVID-19 Weakness: Testing to identify positive cases

We are delighted to announce that we have given over 55,000 vaccinations.

Since the opening of The Grange University Hospital in November we have changed the way we deliver our services.

There's still time to complete  The Grange University Hospital  Patient Experience Survey.

The Covid-19 vaccination team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and our GP practices continue to work tirelessly on the biggest vaccination programme we have seen in our lifetime.

Dydd Santes Dwynwen hapus/ Happy St Dwynwen's Day!

This year, we would like to commemorate today's Welsh Patron Saint of Lovers Day by celebrating the love we have for our NHS and our staff.

Risk assessments have been carried out and the decision has been made to close all test sites in Gwent.

We can confirm that both Cwmbran Stadium and the Newport Centre are open for appointments today. Please be careful when you are travelling and arriving at sites.

Friday 22nd January 2021

Have you visited melo.cymru yet?

The new website is a THE place for mental health information and support if you live in Gwent (that’s Caerphilly, Newport, Monmouthshire, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent.)

Taking care of our own mental wellbeing, and that of our loved ones has never been more important. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges, worries and stresses, lots of us have had to develop new skills and new ways of coping.

While we can’t take away life’s problems, we can help you find better ways to cope with them.

On the website, you’ll find resources, courses, local opportunities to maintain and improve your mental and physical health. There’s also important information about getting help for you or someone you know.

A COVID recovery app was launched on Wednesday 20th January  as part of wider support on offer for people experiencing the longer term effects of coronavirus.

Please note that the Brynmawr - Gilwern road closure planned for this weekend has been postponed to Saturday 6th - Monday 8th February

Across our Health Board we have now vaccinated a total of 25,877 people.

Residents from 72 of the 95 care homes for older adults within the health board area have been offered the vaccination, with staff in 90% of our older adult care homes being offered the vaccine. We have vaccinated 7,777 80 years and over and 6,500+ frontline health staff.

We are pleased to announce that from today, 13th January 2021, we will have Telephonists at each of our main hospital sites, who will serve as a point of contact for callers enquiring for updates on relatives. We are aware of the significant difficulties the public are experiencing when trying to contact our wards during these very challenging times.

Since the launch of the Covid vaccine, the team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have been working tirelessly on the biggest vaccination programme we’ve seen in our lifetime. So far across Gwent we have vaccinated over 15,000 people.

In 2020 we’ve all made great sacrifices to protect ourselves, family, friends and the NHS from Covid 19. That protection is continuing and as part of it we are in the process of vaccinating our wonderful nation.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board – Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division is pleased to officially launch a new public engagement to help improve adult mental health services across Gwent.

Monday 4th January 2021

Take a look at the wonderful staff members that won awards at last week's South Wales Argus Health and Social Care awards..

It's been brought to our attention that a  dangerous fake NHS text has been circulating, telling people they are eligible to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Wednesday 6th January 2021

Each week, we will provide you with an update on where we are with the Covid-19 vaccine roll out in Gwent. Here's this week's update:

Congratulations to Professor Alka Surajprakash Ahuja and Professor Tamas Szakmany who have both received awards in the New Year Honours list 2021.

We are delighted with the news this morning that the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has now been approved for use. As a Health Board we have made good progress on our vaccination programme since it began on the 8^th December and this new vaccine will help us accelerate our vaccination programme.

The Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) following a global trial, in which Welsh participants and healthcare professionals played a key role.

Thursday 24 December 2020

We are appealing to families to support their loved ones to return home from our hospitals once they are well.

Our hospitals are experiencing considerable pressure as more and more people are becoming sick from the Coronavirus in our community and need our care. 

Thursday 24 December 2020

We are very proud of our staff at Nevill Hall Hospital, who have been presented with a Community Heroes Award by the Gateway Church in Abergavenny for all their hard work throughout this year. Assistant Operational Manager, Amanda Jones, accepted the award on behalf of the staff and patients at Nevill Hall Hospital

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is opening additional mobile Covid-19 testing units in the Rogerstone and Gaer areas of Newport over the Christmas holidays.

Wednesday 23 December

Were you previously shielding?

The Welsh Government have updated their advice. You should no longer attend work or school outside of your home. This is particularly important if you have regular close contact with other people or share poorly ventilated workspace for long periods.

Please find below a link to the Health Board's latest edition of Nye's Board News which sets out the main areas of discussion and provides a quick overview of decisions at our December 2020 'Virtual' Public Board meeting.

Wednesday 23 December 2020

We’ve joined public service leaders in sending a message to our communities across Wales.

Our services are under intense pressure and too many families have lost loved ones.

Tuesday 22 December 2020

Due to a ‘concerning’ rise in COVID-19 cases in the Gwent area, the Health Board is writing an open letter to residents of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen. The letter asks residents to follow the new level 4 restrictions and minimise the number of people that they see over the festive season to help slow the spread of the virus.

There will be changes to the collection of patient sharps boxes and clinical waste bags over the Christmas period

Friday 18th December

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Torfaen Leisure Trust, who have been really supportive in helping us set up the first Mass Vaccination Centre in Gwent, which has enabled us to successfully roll-out the first doses of the Covid vaccine.

A successful initiative by Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group to make the admission into hospital more efficient is being launched today in Monmouthshire.

Thursday 17th December 2020

Following the opening of The Grange University Hospital on Tuesday 17th November 2020, the Clinical Futures Team would like to ask patients/relatives to complete the The Grange University Hospital Patient Experience Survey.

Thursday 17th December 2020

Please note that due to high levels of staff sickness, the Midwife-led birth centres at the Royal Gwent and Nevill Hall Hospitals will close temporarily from today (17th December 2020) until 4th January 2021.

From Monday 14th December we will be making changes to some of our services. This decision has not been made lightly, however, the increasing transmission of COVID-19 within our communities, together with the usual winter demand on our emergency care is having a significant impact on our ability to provide normal services.

The day has finally arrived as Gwent starts on its road to recovery. Wales was the first country in the world to receive supplies of the vaccine last week, and today a huge team of healthcare professionals have become one of the first to start vaccinating the Gwent population, protecting people against coronavirus.

Patients who have been newly referred to a specialty this year and who are on an outpatient waiting list may receive a text message from the Health Board as follows:

Monday 7th December

Today, Monday 7^th December, we as a Health Board are supporting the #maegenihawl Welsh Language Rights Day, where we are promoting some of the Welsh language services that we offer to our patients and staff as part of their Welsh Language Rights.

There are a number of NHS staff who have experienced the devastating effects of Covid-19. For example, some have contracted the virus and needed mechanical ventilation, some have been unable to visit relatives in hospital and some staff have lost family members, not being with them when they were dying, as visiting restrictions at that time did not allow it.

The Outpatient Referral & Booking Centre have made temporary changes to their opening hours.  With immediate effect we will be closed on Saturdays, however will continue to be available Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm.

The Emergency Department remains very busy at The Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran.

We want to hear your views about pharmacy services in Gwent.  Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is reviewing the provision of pharmacy services. If you use community pharmacies or dispensing doctor services in Gwent, please complete our survey.

Wednesday 2nd December 2020

WRITTEN STATEMENT BY THE WELSH GOVERNMENT

Last week we introduced you to  ‘Aneura in a Visor’, our Covid Safety Advisor who is communicating key messages to our members of staff and the public about following infection control guidelines,

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is opening a number of mobile COVID-19 testing units across Torfaen.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is extending the opening of its mobile COVID-19 testing units in Blaenau Gwent.

Following the COVID-19 outbreak, a decision was made on patient safety grounds in March this year to relocate the haematology service from the Royal Gwent and Nevill Hall hospitals to Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Mynach. 

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is opening a temporary COVID-19 testing unit in Rhymney, Caerphilly, from Tuesday 24 November.

Over ££14,000 was raised as part of the "Turn Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Pink "campaign in Breast Cancer Awareness month.

In celebration of Carers Rights Day on 26th November, Carers Wales is hosting a series of online events.

CWTCH at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board won the Psychiatric Team of the Year Award at the 2020 RCPsych Awards, which are held annually to recognise excellence within psychiatry.

A465 weekend road closure between Brynmawr & Gilwern:  20 - 23  November 2020
 

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is opening new temporary COVID19 testing facilities in Blaenau Gwent and has extended the opening of the temporary test centre at Gwent Shopping Centre.

A baby boy was delivered in the car park of The Grange University Hospital yesterday – the hospital’s opening day.

We had a beautiful rainbow yesterday but look at the amazing morning sky that greeted our early risers this morning when they arrived at The Grange University Hospital.

We were greeted with this lovely rainbow as we arrived at The Grange University Hospital this morning.

We'’ll be bringing you lots more behind the scenes footage

Friday 13th November 2020

As we prepare for the opening of The Grange University Hospital on Tuesday 17th November, the site will be a hive of activity over the weekend and into next week. To document this momentous period, we will be providing a behind the scenes look at the events of the weekend, as we prepare for 'The Big Move'. 

Friday 13 November 2020

Our Clinical Futures app has featured on all our campaign graphics. For the great work he has done in helping us inform people across Gwent that NHS healthcare services are changing.

After all his hard work, we think he finally deserves a name, so we are running a 'Naming the Bear' competition.

Continuing Healthcare Occupational Therapists  celebrate #OTWEEK2020 sharing their passion and dedication for the profession.

The Welsh Blood Service will be coming to the Celtic Manor on 12, 13 and 16 November.

Life On Hold is a fertility education event for family and friends.

Join us to discover what your loved ones are actually going through and how you can help them on their fertility journey.

The Iceberg programme is continuing to make a huge difference to the lives of families across Gwent at such an uncertain time for so many children, young people and their families.

How to self-manage your condition while waiting to be seen at the hospital

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is opening a temporary testing unit in Bargoed on Wednesday 28 October.

A yellow rain warning has been issued for Wales for Thursday 29th into Friday 30th. It’s also possible that this warning may be raised to an Amber warning over the next few days

If you have Covid-19 symptoms, however  mild, do not attend your appointment. 

Friday 23rd October 2020

We are treating an increasing number of patients with COVID-19 in our hospitals. Our Emergency Departments at Nevill Hall Hospital and the Royal Gwent Hospital are under significant pressure with the number of patients attending, both with COVID and non COVID.

We have received reports from members of the public about delays receiving their result after a COVID-19 test. 

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is opening a temporary testing unit in Abertillery on Saturday 17th October 2020.

You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board on Wednesday 28th October 2020 at 4:00pm.

From Monday 19th October, the Health Board's Covid Testing booking line will extend its opening hours to cover:

Thursday 15th October

Today, Thursday 15th October 2020, is Diwrnod Shwmae Day, where we encourage everyone to start their conversations with 'Shwmae' and 'Give Welsh a go'. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, so for this year's Shwmae day, we are focusing on the importance of Welsh Language services for our patients.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board are opening a temporary testing unit in Penyrheol on Wednesday 14th October.

A465 night closures (14 & 15 October) will be followed by a weekend road closure (16 - 19 October) between Brynmawr to Gilwern.

Tuesday 12th October 2020

Please be aware that our Emergency Departments are extremely busy at present.  If you attend and are not seriously unwell you will be facing lengthy waits.

Thursday 8th October 2020

Cwtsh Festival starts Thursday 8th October and runs through to World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October.

Wednesday 7th October 2020

A new temporary mobile Testing Unit is opening in Blaenavon on Thursday 8th October.

The new unit will operate every morning from 9am – 12.30pm until Thursday 15th of October.

We currently have two opportunities available, Independent Member for Finance and an Independent Member for ICT...

We are contacting patients on our waiting lists via text message asking questions about their condition..

Public Health Wales has issued a press release which reassures eligible people that there is enough free NHS flu vaccine, but warns that getting vaccinated will take longer due to high demand.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is delighted to announce that their COPD Pathway project has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times award 2020.

Wednesday 30th September 2020

This week ITV Wales joined the patients at the post Covid rehabilitation programme to talk to them about the longer term effects of Covid.

Wednesday 30th September 2020

A temporary mobile testing unit at the Old Mill Car Park, Trosnant, Pontypool, NP4 8AT, has opened on Wednesday 30th September.

This new mobile unit has been opened in response to a rising rate of Coronavirus cases, and will provide a ‘walk up’ testing service to residents of Torfaen, by appointment only.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is to open a 'Walk up' Coronavirus Testing Centre at Rodney Parade, Memorial Gate on Monday 28th September 2020.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is opening a mobile testing unit at the Former Nantyglo Comprehensive School site, from 12.30pm on Thursday 24^th September.

Wednesday 23rd September 2020

There will be a number of weekend flu clinics running across Blaenau Gwent this weekend.

We are pleased to advise that the phone lines into the Health Records Department have now been restored.

Due to local lockdown restrictions in Blaenau Gwent, Newport and Caerphilly Boroughs, Gwent Police have announced that they will be using road checks to help enforce lockdown measures.

Join us on our Facebook Page on Friday 25th September at 11am for another Q&A session, where Dr Chris Chick and Senior Nurse, Mandy Hale, will be offering an exclusive look inside the new Hospital, talking all things ‘Grange’ and answering your questions LIVE!

Public Health Wales is urging all eligible people in Wales to have their free flu vaccine as NHS Wales begins its largest ever national flu vaccine programme.

The ‘Walk Up’ Testing Centre at Caerphilly Leisure Centre has been further extended and will be open until Monday 28th September at 3:00pm.

The ‘Walk Up’ Testing Centre at Caerphilly Leisure Centre has been further extended and will be open until Monday 21st September at 3pm.

You are invited to watch our next Public Board Meeting, at 9:30am on Wednesday 23rd September 2020 LIVE on our Youtube Channel.

You can view the agenda and papers on our Key Documents section.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board are very grateful to Bellway Homes for donating £300 towards a rainbow mural in the children’s waiting area at Caldicot Health Centre.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has announced the opening of a new testing centre in New Tredegar in Caerphilly Borough.

This new mobile unit will provide a testing service to residents in the north of Caerphilly Borough. It is located at the car park, New Tredegar Business Park, White Rose Way, NP24 6BH and you must book an appointment to attend for a test.

Hospitals in Wales are to benefit from a new high-tech digital-monitoring system for seriously ill people in Intensive Care Units. 

The new Grange University Hospital in Llanfrechfa, which is scheduled for early opening in November 2020, will be the first to adopt the new system in summer 2021. Planned roll out will then follow to all NHS Wales Intensive Care Units.

Members of the public in Newport are being advised of the need to be vigilant for the symptoms of Coronavirus, and of the vital need to stick to social distancing guidelines, as a rise in cases there causes concern.

Friday 11th September 2020

In the last week, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has seen a significant rise in positive COVID-19 cases within the community, investigations have indicated that a lack of social distancing in all age groups, in a range of different locations, has contributed to the spread of the virus.

On Thursday 10^th September, Laing O’Rourke, the main contractors for The Grange University Hospital, donated a shipping container to the 'Woodshed', based at St. Cadoc’s Hospital.

The Woodshed is a Mental Health Woodwork Therapy project for Mental Health patients at the hospital.

On Thursday 10th September 2020, Dr Sarah Aitken and Dr David Hepburn took part in a Live Question and Answer session to discuss how the people of Gwent could all help to prevent a second wave of Covid-19.

Anyone who missed the very informative session can watch the video on the Health Board's Facebook page. 

Following the lockdown in Caerphilly, for residents who were shielding prior to 16th of August and remain on the Shielding Patient List, there is no change to the advice from the Chief Medical Officer for Wales.

Following the local lockdown of the Caerphilly County area from 6pm yesterday (8th September), please see more detailed information on how the recent restrictions could affect your local Health Care services and the way you access them:

From 6pm tonight (Tuesday 8th September 2020), the Caerphilly County Borough Council area will become an enhanced local health protection area and several new Lockdown restrictions come into force.

Join us for our next Live Q&A Session on Facebook, this Thursday, 10th September 2020, at 6:00pm, where Dr Sarah Aitken and Dr Dave Hepburn will be discussing 'How you can help prevent a second wave of #COVID-19'.

If you have any questions, please send them to us via Facebook, Twitter, or you can e-mail them to us at abhb.enquiries@wales.nhs.uk

In order to ensure the safety of the public, patients and health care staff from 6pm today, all Caerphilly Dental Practices will only be able provide urgent/essential dental care and will not see any patients who live outside the borough for routine dental care at this time.

You may have noticed that our Emergency departments (A and E) are once again very busy. 

Guiding the Board in the responsible and effective conduct of its role providing where appropriate, a discreet challenging and independent voice in relation to Board deliberations and decision making....

Welsh Government are pausing shielding in Wales on Sunday 16th August 2020.

Work is underway on the new £3m Primary Care Centre in Llanbradach. Work started in March 2020 and the new building is expected to be complete in spring 2021.

Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have teamed up to create a post COVID hub.

Our Chief Executive, Judith Paget, recently met volunteer, Barry Carpenter, from Abergavenny.

We are proud to be supporting the #DistanceAware campaign.

In this heart-warming video, filmed by one of our very own Intensive Care Consultants, Dr Nick Mason, former Covid-19 patients, who received treatment in the Health Board's Intensive Care Unit, express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff who cared for them throughout their hospitalisation.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is supporting the National Cycle to Work Day which returns on Thursday 6th August with a twist.

We are currently going through unprecedented times and we need to ensure that we have blood and platelet products to treat patients in need.

From 30 July, people who have tested positive for coronavirus will have to self-isolate for 10 days instead of 7 days. The 10 day period starts from the day symptoms start, or if asymptomatic from the day a test is taken.  As before a test should be arranged within 5 days of symptoms starting. This will also apply to health and social care workers.

NHS Wales have launched three new self-management Apps for healthcare professionals and patients who suffer from Asthma and COPD.

We want to thank YOU for thanking us and for your continued support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join us on Thursday 30th July 2020 at 3.30p.m for our next Facebook Live Q&A.

We understand that due to the current visiting restrictions still in place, relatives have been experiencing difficulty delivering patient property to our wards. We have therefore put the following process in place -

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Hafan Deg staff and patients have discovered a love of gardening...

This afternoon (Wednesday 22nd July), staff at the Royal Gwent Hospital had the opportunity  to meet Vaughan Gething, Minister for Health and Social Care in Wales, as he thanked them for their amazing work throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Please find below a link to the Health Board's latest edition of Nye's Board News which sets out the main areas of discussion and provides a quick overview of decisions at our July 2020 'Virtual' Public Board meeting.

Yesterday, the Welsh Government issued revised guidance for hospital visiting in Wales.

Whilst we are changing some of the restrictions around visiting, strict rules must still be in place to protect staff, patients and visitors.

In the last decade, the Health Board has made consistent progress with reducing both energy consumption and Carbon Emissions...

Our school nurses have an important message for children about COVID-19, the importance of handwashing and how children keep themselves safe and well.

Did you know our Cancer services have been continuing throughout the Covid-19 pandemic?

Please note the following road closures on the A465 between Brynmawr & Gilwern from 10th-13th July, 13th-17th July (overnight) and 24th-27th July.
 

The Health Board has always supported the annual PRIDE March through the streets of Cardiff to show our support for our LGBT+ community and staff, but as this year this isn’t possible due to the Pandemic we wanted to let you know that our PRIDE celebrations will be moving online.

Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June, landing on the 27th of June in 2020. The day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community; from veterans to currently serving troops, service families and cadets.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has established a new service to help COVID-19 patients who had been ventilated in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Respiratory High Dependency Unit (HDU).

The Royal Gwent Hospital’s Respiratory Team set up this unique collaborative Rehabilitation Programme to support and aid the recovery of formerly ventilated COVID-19 patients post discharge. 

There’s a heatwave on the way....  Why do we need to keep well hydrated?

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board are delighted to have won a Go Awards Wales Award in the Go Excellence in Public Procurement Awards on Friday 19^th June 2020.

Pictures of rainbows made in local communities during the Covid-19 outbreak are to be collated and digitally knitted together to make a large scale art work for the Grange University Hospital. 

Screening programmes in Wales will start sending invitations and reminders again to people eligible for screening, starting with Cervical Screening Wales from the end of June.

The UK Government honours system recognises people who have dedicated themselves to serving and helping the nation and/ or will have made significant achievements in public life.

Are you a child or young person looked after by the Local Authority or Social Services in Gwent?

In this video message, Cerys Lock, Specialist Nurse for Looked After Children, provides reassurance that we are still here for you should you need us.

Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, is an annual celebration to showcase cycling. Thousands of people all over the UK enjoy the simple pleasure of riding a bike. 

Over the past few weeks our Occupational Therapy Department has been busy working with clients to create an outside garden to the rear of Hywel Dda, the Lower Monmouthshire Community Mental Health base. 

We would like to remind you that our hospital visiting restrictions announced on 28th April are still in place.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK in January 2020,  4.5 million additional people  become unpaid carers in a matter of weeks. 

Welsh Water have advised us that there has been a record demand for water over the last 72 hours. Read some of the simple hints and tips on how to avoid wasting water on the Welsh Water website.

This week (1st – 5th June) we celebrate Dietitians Week. This is our annual celebration of dietitians, dietetics and those that work to support them.

In response to the Welsh Government’s Test, Trace, Protect strategy, partners including Public Health Wales, the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and the five Local Authorities in Gwent have joined forces to start contact tracing in Gwent and the service will go live on Monday June 1.

1st June- 5th June 2020 is Volunteers’ Week. Throughout the week we’ll be celebrating all the amazing volunteers that have helped us get through the last few months.

We would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to show their appreciation for our staff and for all key workers over the past ten weeks by clapping and cheering every Thursday evening.

The second phase will be on Monday June 8th at 13:00 and will migrate calls inbound to the Royal Gwent.

Wednesday 27th May 2020

We are absolutely delighted to announce that our 600th patient has recovered from Coronavirus! This means that 600 of our Coronavirus patients have now become well enough to leave our Hospitals in Gwent and go home to their families.

Wales will play a vital role in finding a way out of the coronavirus pandemic when the next phase of a UK-led study is announced Friday May 22^nd.

As the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is Kindness, we thought we’d share some of the countless acts of kindness we’ve seen from our communities over recent months.

Kindness has been the one thing bringing people together during these times of separation, and the incredibly generous donations and messages of support we have received have shown just how kind people can be.

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and it's more important than ever to look after the Mental Health and Well-being of ourselves than others during these difficult times.

Take a look at our '5 Ways to Well-being' guide, which provides lots of useful information about how we can all look to improve our Mental Health and Well-being.

From Monday 18th May  everyone in Wales with coronavirus symptoms can book a test..

Please see the following Public Board Meeting Notice in respect of the Public Board Meeting on 20th May 2020.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board holds regular meetings, which members of the public are welcome to attend.  A Public Meeting of the Health Board will be held on Wednesday 20^th May 2020 at 9:30am, in the Meeting Room, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Headquarters, St Cadoc’s Hospital, Caerleon, NP18 3XQ.

On Tuesday 12th May we marked International Nurses Day, where we celebrated our amazing Nurses and all the invaluable work that they do.

A powerful new documentary filmed by the medical team working at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport will broadcast on BBC One Wales on Monday 11th May at 9:00pm.

We are completely overwhelmed and extremely grateful to our communities and partner organisations for the wonderful, wide ranging donations we have received so far throughout this pandemic. This video shows how these donations are already being put to great use..

The first Coronavirus patient to be admitted to the Royal Gwent Hospital's Intensive Care Unit has been discharged home.

We’d like to say a big ‘thank you’ to the public of Gwent for showing their appreciation of NHS and other healthcare staff every Thursday evening.

This advice is for general wards and excludes areas where patients are receiving intensive care and treatment.

There are now 384 extra beds available and ready for patients, should they be needed during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Contractors building the new Grange University Hospital at Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran, handed over a number of finished ward areas today (Monday 27th April) – months ahead of schedule.

Have you used this extra time at home to clear out some cupboards, and found some old CDs that you no longer have a use for? If so, we would be very grateful to receive these and put them to good use for a very worthy cause.

Newport's Rodney Parade is continuing to play a key role in the fight against coronavirus

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have been completely overwhelmed by all the support, donations and generosity from companies, organisations and individuals, from children to the elderly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is working with St Joseph’s Hospital in Newport to provide 36 extra beds for patients.

Following the difficult decision made to close all our hospital sites to visitors, we have introduced a new ‘Messages from Home’ service to keep Hospital patients in contact with family and friends during the Coronavirus outbreak

We know it must be really difficult for children to stay at home this Easter, so why not show them how thankful you are by printing this poster and presenting it to them?

Stress is a normal reaction to the rapidly changing and uncertain times we are all living in at the moment.

The BDA call on the public and media to stop the spread of fake nutrition science in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thursday 2nd April 2020

Please note that due to the astounding generosity of the people of Gwent, our Amazon Wish List for essential patient supplies has now closed.

As we’ve had to stop all visiting to our Hospitals to limit the spread of Coronavirus, many of our patients are now running out of toiletries and clean night clothes. If you would like to donate, we would be very grateful for the following items..

Please see this urgent appeal from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Director of Public Health, Dr Sarah Aitken, as she urges everyone to Stay Home, Protect the NHS and Save Lives..

Following the Government’s announcement regarding partial lockdown, it is with regret that we will now have to suspend all hospital visiting on all our sites to protect our patients and reduce the spread of infection.

As a Health Board we recognise how difficult it can be when a loved member of the family needs to move into or change care homes

We would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all the local businesses and members of the community who have provided our staff with food, drinks, cakes and pyjamas to name just a few items.

Do you want to play a key role in the leadership of the Community of Wales to drive strategic changes, and in developing productive working relationships across the Public, Third and Voluntary Sectors and Communities?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you...

With the support of Welsh Government and Laing O’Rourke, we are pleased to announce that plans are being put in place to enable the partial and temporary opening of The Grange University Hospital...

If you would like to volunteer or want to speak to us about volunteering, please complete this application form...

In order to protect the public, patients and our staff, the decision has been taken to stop all visiting on all wards at the Royal Gwent Hospital.​