News

Friday 3rd April 2020

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Date	Title	Summary
05/20/2020	Mental Health Awareness Week- 18th May to 24th May 2020
05/20/2020	Mental Health Awareness Week- 18th May to 24th May 2020
05/19/2020	Diabetes Patient Reference Group Newsletter
05/19/2020	COVID-19 Testing - Message from the Minister for Health and Social Services	From Monday 18th May everyone in Wales with coronavirus symptoms can book a test..
05/14/2020	Aneurin Bevan University Health Board are still here for you when you need us
05/13/2020	Public Board Meeting - 20 May 2020	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.
05/12/2020	International Nurses Day 2020	On Tuesday 12th May we marked International Nurses Day, where we celebrated our amazing Nurses and all the invaluable work that they do.
05/05/2020	Coronavirus Documentary Filmed by Intensive Care Unit Staff	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.
05/04/2020	How Public Donations Have Been Put to Good Use in Gwent	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..
05/04/2020	Donations for Vulnerable Families
04/30/2020	Coronavirus Patient First Admitted to Intensive Care Leaves Hospital	The first Coronavirus patient to be admitted to the Royal Gwent Hospital's Intensive Care Unit has been discharged home.
04/30/2020	Thank You to the Public of Gwent	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.
04/29/2020	Happy European Day of Intergenerational Solidarity!	Today is European Day of Intergenerational Solidarity. This day recognises the connection between generations, highlights the need to fight ageism, and enables us to connect as organisations to promote intergenerational projects and practice.
04/28/2020	Updated Visiting Restrictions 28 April 2020	This advice is for general wards and excludes areas where patients are receiving intensive care and treatment.
04/27/2020	384 extra beds now available at The Grange University Hospital	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.
04/27/2020	COVID-19 and Ramadan
04/26/2020	Unwanted CDs Needed for Patients on Hospital Wards	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.
04/23/2020	More Key Workers Tested for Coronavirus at Rodney Parade	Newport's Rodney Parade is continuing to play a key role in the fight against coronavirus
04/19/2020	Aneurin Bevan wish to thank all those who are supporting the NHS	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.
04/17/2020	Message from Stroke Services	A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted.
04/16/2020	Health Board collaborates with private hospital to provide extra beds during Coronavirus outbreak	Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is working with St Joseph’s Hospital in Newport to provide 36 extra beds for patients.
04/14/2020	New Messaging Service Introduced To Keep Hospital Patients In Contact With Loved Ones	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
04/10/2020	Thank Little Ones For Staying Home This Easter With This Certificate!	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?
04/09/2020	Stress Control Online	Stress is a normal reaction to the rapidly changing and uncertain times we are all living in at the moment.
04/03/2020	British Dietetic Association 'There is no diet to prevent Coronavirus'...	The BDA call on the public and media to stop the spread of fake nutrition science in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
04/03/2020	Second Series Of Intensive Care Documentary, 'Critical', To Air This Sunday, 5th April
04/02/2020	Official Health Board Amazon 'Wish List' Now Closed	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.
04/01/2020	Our Coronavirus Charity Page Reaches £22,360 in 48 Hours	Having established an Offical Health Board 'Just Giving' page just 48 hours ago, we are already overwhelmed by its total. As well as countless donations received from the people of Gwent, we are thrilled and humbled to have received a £10,000 donation from Caerphilly-born footballer, Aaron Ramsey.
03/30/2020	Donations Needed For Patients In Our Hospitals	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..
03/26/2020	Important Information regarding the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic	Due to COVID-19, the way we deliver care within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service is changing. All elective (non-emergency) appointments and operations have been cancelled, however Emergency Services will continue, albeit with some changes..
03/25/2020	Appeal From The Director Of Public Health	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..
03/25/2020	No Hospital Visiting at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Sites	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.
03/24/2020	Choice policy	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
03/22/2020	Thank you for helping us to look after our staff	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.
03/21/2020	Vacancy for Executive Medical Director	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...
03/21/2020	Temporary Opening of The Grange University Hospital In Response to Coronavirus	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...
03/21/2020	Ffrind i Mi Volunteering Opportunities	If you would like to volunteer or want to speak to us about volunteering, please complete this application form...
03/20/2020	No Visiting at Royal Gwent Hospital	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.
03/20/2020	Change to Opening Times of Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Minor Injuries Unit	Due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it has been necessary for us to revise the opening hours of the Minor Injuries Unit at Ysbyty Ystrad fawr.
03/19/2020	Simple steps to help your pharmacy help you	The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Wales today (Thursday 19th March) set out five simple steps everyone can take to get the right support from their community pharmacy during the coronavirus outbreak.
03/19/2020	Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Visiting to our Hospitals is restricted	In order to protect patients, the public and our staff we are introducing restricted visiting on all of our wards and patient areas until further notice.
03/18/2020	British Dietetic Association COVID-19– Advice for General Public	Dietitians and the BDA have been asked a number of questions about nutrition and dietary issues related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
03/17/2020	Relocation of Haematology Entrance at the Royal Gwent Hospital	Please note, due to the closure of the Block 3 entrance at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Haematology patients will need to enter via an alternative route..
03/16/2020	Are you feeling unwell?	Try the NHS Direct Wales Online Symptom Checker..
03/16/2020	Latest Official Information from the Health Board on Coronavirus (COVID-19)	View the most up-to-date, official information from the Health Board on Coronavirus (COVID-19)..
03/15/2020	Closure of Belle Vue Entrance at the Royal Gwent Hospital	Due to the operational changes we are making in preparation for caring for patients with COVID-19, from Monday 16^th March we will be closing the Belle Vue entrance at the Royal Gwent Hospital.
03/11/2020	Inaccurate Story Regarding Nevill Hall Hospital and Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan	We are aware of an inaccurate story circulating this morning regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the A&E Department at Nevill Hall Hospital and the Minor Injuries Unit at Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan. We can confirm that all of our services are open and we would encourage patients who do need to use these services to attend as normal.
03/03/2020	Events for Welsh Speakers and Learners throughout March	Are you a Welsh speaker or learner looking to practice your skills? Why not attend these events throughout March..
03/02/2020	Price of 'Cheap Alcohol' in Wales to Increase 2nd March 2020	A new law comes into force today setting a minimum price for alcohol in Wales.
03/02/2020	Language partnership scheme piloted in Gwent to increase Welsh Language skills in the workplace
02/28/2020	Royal Gwent Hospital and Coronavirus	We are aware of an inaccurate story circulating this morning regarding the Royal Gwent Hospital and Coronavirus. We can confirm that all of our services including the Emergency Department are open and we would encourage patients who do need to use our services to attend as normal.
02/25/2020	Do The Little Things for St David's Day!	Leading up to St David's Day- Sunday 1st March 2020- we're encouraging everyone to 'do the little things' across the next week, to show their patriotism for Wales! Here are some little things you may or may not know about Wales..
02/21/2020	Community Listening Day Cancelled	Please note that the Community Listening Day scheduled for Friday 21st February at Caerphilly Leisure Centre has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.
02/17/2020	Talk Blaenau Gwent	Find out more about your local services in Blaenau Gwent. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and give us your feedback.
02/13/2020	What is a Physician Associate?	The Physician Associate (PA) is a rapidly growing healthcare role in the UK, working alongside doctors
02/12/2020	Information about Coronavirus Outbreak	See the latest, up-to-date information on Coronavirus from Public Health Wales.
02/12/2020	Nominations For Winter Heroes Now CLOSED	Please note that nominations for Winter Heroes are now CLOSED. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to nominate a Winter Hero.
02/07/2020	It's Dydd Miwsig Cymru / Welsh Language Music Day!	Are you caring for a Welsh-speaking patient? Have you thought about playing Welsh language music in your workplace?
02/07/2020	Gwent Staff Travel Survey	Public Sector organisations across Gwent are interested in finding out how people get to and from work, and travel during the working day.
02/06/2020	Changes to the Outpatient Referral and Booking Centre	The Outpatient Referral & Booking Centre has recently made some changes to their telephone system and will be asked to select one of the following options:
02/03/2020	New POD facility introduced to reduce ambulance delays	A new facility has been installed outside the Royal Gwent Hospital’s Emergency Department to speed up the care of patients who arrive by ambulance.
01/31/2020	LGBT+ community in Wales invited to share their experiences of the NHS through poetry	NHS organisations across Wales are asking the LGBT+ community and its allies to put their experiences of the NHS into poems.
01/30/2020	Walled Garden Newsletter	Welcome to the Winter issue of our newsletter about the Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden project...
01/29/2020	What is your view on taking Antibiotics?	The Health Board would like to know your views on taking Antibiotics.
01/28/2020	Important Information regarding Lansbury Surgery, Caerphilly	Patients of Lansbury Surgery, Caerphilly are being informed that Dr Fakande will resign from his General Medical Services Contract with effect from 30th April 2020. As a single handed GP, Dr Fakande is required to provide a three-month notice period.
01/28/2020	Our Emergency Departments are extremely busy at present	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.
01/24/2020	Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen Hapus/ Happy St Dwynwen's Day!	On the 25th January every year we celebrate St Dwynwen - the Welsh Patron Saint of Lovers – Wales’ very own version of St Valentine’s Day.
01/23/2020	Lliswerry 8 Mile Road Race	On Sunday 26th January from 11.30am to 1pm there will be an 8 mile road race which will start and finish at Lliswerry High School, Nash Road, Newport.
01/22/2020	Important Information regarding Cae Teg Health Centre, Cwmbran	Yesterday (21st January), patients from Cae Teg Health Centre in Cwmbran received a letter from the Health Board confirming that Dr Allen and Partners wish to resign their General Medical Services Contract with effect from 30^th June 2020.
01/15/2020	Important announcement regarding Brynmawr Medical Centre	Unfortunately following the advice of a structural engineer, Brynmawr Medical Centre will remain closed until Friday lunchtime for the safety of patients and staff.
01/15/2020	Busiest month ever for the Emergency Departments	The Health Board’s Emergency Departments experienced their busiest month ever in December.
09/24/2019	Clinical Futures News	View the latest developments of our Clinical Futures programme..
01/06/2020	Celeb Diet Trends to Avoid 2020
01/06/2020	Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Strategic Equality Objectives Consultation	We are consulting on the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Strategic Equality Plan objectives and would welcome your comments.
09/09/2019	South Wales Argus Health & Care Awards 2019	South Wales Argus Health & Care Awards 2019 Friday 6th September 2019