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11/29/2020 Mobile COVID-19 Testing Units Open in Torfaen

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

11/27/2020 Mobile COVID-19 Testing Units in Blaenau Gwent

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

11/27/2020 Change of Venue for Haematology Outpatients and Treatments

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. 

11/24/2020 Mobile COVID-19 Testing Unit Opens in Rhymney

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

11/23/2020 14k Raised in Breast Cancer Awareness Month for Ystrad Mynach New Breast Care Unit

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

11/23/2020 Walled Garden Newsletter
11/23/2020 Text Messages to Patients
11/22/2020 Join Carers Wales for their first All Wales Online Roadshow

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

11/20/2020 CWTCH at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board wins Psychiatric Team of the Year at 2020 RCPsych Awards

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.

11/20/2020 Road Closure Notice

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

11/20/2020 New Arrival for Dr Ami Jones
11/20/2020 Blaenau Gwent Temporary COVID-19 Test Centres

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.

11/18/2020 Express Delivery at The Grange University Hospital

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

11/17/2020 We Are Open!
11/16/2020 Very First Baby is delivered at The Grange University Hospital

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.

11/15/2020 Good Morning from 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

11/13/2020 Let Us Take You Behind The Scenes This Weekend...
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'. 

11/13/2020 'Name the Bear' Competition Launched to Win a Real Steiff Bear
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.

11/10/2020 One week to go until The Grange University Hospital transforms NHS healthcare services in Gwent
11/09/2020 Busy Morning at The Grange University Hospital
11/09/2020 Occupational Therapists celebrate #OTWEEK2020

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

11/06/2020 Gwent Partners Launch Healthy Travel Charter
11/06/2020 The Welsh Blood Service is coming to Newport

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

11/06/2020 New Temporary Covid-19 Testing Unit Opens in Tredegar
11/06/2020 Road Signs to our Hospitals
11/02/2020 'Life on Hold'- Fertility Education Event
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.

10/30/2020 The Iceberg Programme - Making a Difference

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.

10/29/2020 Information for Patients Referred to Hospital by your GP

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

10/28/2020 New Temporary Covid-19 Testing Unit Opens in Bargoed

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

10/27/2020 Three weeks to go until The Grange University Hospital transforms NHS healthcare services in Gwent
10/27/2020 Met Office Severe Weather Warning

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

10/27/2020 Information About Your Appointment

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

10/26/2020 Food Support Available
10/26/2020 Your Carer Friendly Commitment
10/23/2020 Important Information about our Emergency Departments
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.

10/23/2020 One Gloucestershire Consultation
10/21/2020 COVID-19 Test Results

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

10/20/2020 New Temporary Testing Unit Opens in Senghenydd, Caerphilly
10/20/2020 The Future of Emergency Hospital Services in Gwent
10/16/2020 New Temporary Covid-19 Testing Unit Opens in Abertillery

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

10/16/2020 Annual General Meeting of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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

10/16/2020 Extended opening times for Covid Testing Call Centre

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

10/15/2020 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Supply Chain Engagement Event
10/15/2020 Llanfrechfa Grange Walled garden named as one of country's best green spaces...
10/15/2020 Meet our Welsh Language Champions on today's Shwmae Day!
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.

<br> 10/14/2020 New Temporary Testing Unit Opens in Penyrheol

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

10/13/2020 Road Closure Notice - A465 Heads of the Valleys - Gilwern to Brynmawr

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

10/12/2020 COVID-19 Outbreak at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport
Tuesday 12th October 2020
10/12/2020 Queen's Birthday Honours
10/09/2020 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.

 

10/08/2020 Cwtsh Creative Well-being Festival for World Mental Health Day
Thursday 8th October 2020

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

10/07/2020 Temporary 'walk up' Coronavirus testing unit opens in Blaenavon
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.

10/06/2020 Would you like to come and work for the Health Board as one of our Independent Members?

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

10/05/2020 Hypo Awareness Week
10/05/2020 Breast Cancer Awareness Month
10/05/2020 News from the Board
10/05/2020 Text Messages to Patients

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

10/02/2020 Cancer Attendance Message from Dr Mary Craig
10/02/2020 Public Health Wales - NHS Flu Vaccine

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.

10/01/2020 Minority Ethnic Communities Health Fair
09/30/2020 COPD Pathway project nominated for award

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

09/30/2020 Covid Rehabilitation Programme
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.

09/30/2020 Temporary 'Walk Up' Coronavirus Testing Unit opens in Pontypool

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.

09/25/2020 Newport 'Walk Up' Coronavirus Testing Centre

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

09/23/2020 Temporary mobile testing unit opens in Blaenau Gwent

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

09/23/2020 Weekend Flu Clinics - Blaenau Gwent

Wednesday 23rd September 2020

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

09/23/2020 On Line House - telephone lines currently down

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

09/23/2020 Important information for patients travelling to hospital appointments

 

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.

09/22/2020 Live Q&A Session on The Grange University Hospital

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!

09/22/2020 Public Health Wales urges eligible people in Wales to have free flu vaccine

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.

09/22/2020 Further Extension to 'Walk Up' Testing Centre at Caerphilly Leisure Centre

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

09/18/2020 Extension to 'Walk Up' Testing Centre at Caerphilly Leisure Centre

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

09/18/2020 Public Board Meeting to Take Place on Wednesday 23rd September

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.

09/17/2020 Caldicot Health Centre Receive Donation for Rainbow Mural from Bellway Homes

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.

09/16/2020 New Temporary Coronavirus Testing Centre to Open in New Tredegar

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.

09/15/2020 Intensive Care Unit at The Grange University Hospital to Become First in Wales to Use New NHS Wales £13 Million Technology Investment

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.

<br> 09/13/2020 Newport residents urged to be vigilant for Coronavirus symptoms as cases rise

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.

09/11/2020 Important- Requirement for Face Coverings in all Health Board Premises
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.

09/11/2020 The 'Woodshed' Receive Shipping Container Donated by Laing O'Rourke

On Thursday 10th 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.

09/11/2020 'No Visiting' Policy to be Extended to the Whole of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Area
09/10/2020 Q&A Session with Dr Sarah Aitken and Dr David Hepburn Now Available to Watch

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. 

09/10/2020 The Gwent Regional Partnership Team paves the way to put commitment to unpaid carers on the map
09/10/2020 Temporary Testing Centres Extended in Caerphilly – Drive Through is for Appointments Only
09/09/2020 Shielding Information from the Welsh Government

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.

09/09/2020 Lockdown of the Caerphilly County area and what it means for local Health Services

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:

09/08/2020 Important message - we need your help

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.

09/08/2020 Live Q&A Session on 'How you can help prevent a second wave of Covid-19'

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

09/08/2020 Caerphilly Dental Practices

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.

09/08/2020 Dr Sarah Aitken Warns Gwent to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus
09/08/2020 No hospital visiting for Caerphilly residents
09/07/2020 Caerphilly Local Lockdown - Statement from the Gwent Local Resilience Forum
09/07/2020 Temporary drive through testing centre opens in Caerphilly County Borough
09/07/2020 Do you know what our Minor Injury Units can offer you?
09/04/2020 Temporary Coronavirus testing centre opens in Caerphilly
09/04/2020 People in Caerphilly urged to social distance properly as clusters of coronavirus give cause for concern
09/01/2020 Emergency Department Service Changes

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

08/28/2020 Welsh Blood Service coming to Newport
08/28/2020 Temporary Changes to Emergency Surgery and Trauma Services
08/25/2020 An unique Very Senior Management Opportunity - Board Secretary

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....

08/21/2020 Newsletter of the Friends of Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden