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02/11/2021 | Free 6 Week Mindfulness Course for residents of Monmouthshire, Caerphilly, Newport, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent |
The Present is a six-week online course co-delivered by practitioners of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Valleys Steps. |
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02/10/2021 | Help us improve 'The Future of Primary Healthcare Premises in Wales' |
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. |
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02/09/2021 | How Captain Sir Tom Moore's Fundraising Efforts Have Benefitted our Staff and Patients |
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. |
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02/08/2021 | Vaccine update week commencing 8th February 2021 |
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 |
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02/08/2021 | Lead Nurse Explains New Mass Vaccination Placement for Student Nurses |
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. |
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02/08/2021 | All Wales Covid-19 Well-being Second Survey |
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. |
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02/05/2021 | 100,000 People Vaccinated in Gwent! |
We are incredibly delighted to announce the fantastic news that we have given over 100,000 vaccinations. |
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02/05/2021 | Road Closure Notice |
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. |
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02/04/2021 | New Mass Vaccination Centre Open in Newbridge |
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. |
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02/03/2021 | Facebook Live Vaccination Q&A |
Do you have a question about the Coronavirus vaccine? Ask the experts! |
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02/02/2021 | Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 |
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. |
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02/02/2021 | Board News - January 2021 |
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. |
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02/01/2021 | Vaccine update week commencing 1st February 2021 |
Weekly Progress (25th January - 1st February) |
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02/25/2021 | New Initiative for Relatives to Enquire About Patients in our Hospitals |
We would like to remind you that we now have Telephonists at each of our main hospital sites, who serve as a point of contact for callers enquiring for updates on relatives.
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01/28/2021 | COVID-19: Know the Enemy |
COVID-19 Strengths: Spreads quickly, often undetected COVID-19 Weakness: Testing to identify positive cases |
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01/28/2021 | Over 55,000 Vaccinations in Gwent |
We are delighted to announce that we have given over 55,000 vaccinations. |
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01/26/2021 | When to go to a Minor Injury Unit |
Since the opening of The Grange University Hospital in November we have changed the way we deliver our services. |
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01/26/2021 | We Want to Hear About Your Experience at The Grange University Hospital |
There's still time to complete The Grange University Hospital Patient Experience Survey. |
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01/25/2021 | Vaccine update week commencing 25th January 2021 |
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. |
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01/25/2021 | Send Some Love to your NHS! |
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. |
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01/24/2021 | COVID Testing Snow Update |
Risk assessments have been carried out and the decision has been made to close all test sites in Gwent. |
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01/24/2021 | Update on Vaccination Centres |
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. |
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01/22/2021 | Launch of new Mental Health Website in Gwent |
Friday 22nd January 2021Have 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. |
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01/22/2021 | Recovery app launched in Wales to help support people with long COVID |
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. |
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01/22/2021 | Road Closure Notice - Postponed |
Please note that the Brynmawr - Gilwern road closure planned for this weekend has been postponed to Saturday 6th - Monday 8th February |
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01/18/2021 | Vaccine update week commencing 18th January 2021 |
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. |
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01/13/2021 | Online Nutrition Support Now Available for Cancer Patients | |
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01/13/2021 | New Initiative Introduced for Relatives to Enquire About Patients in our Hospitals |
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. |
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01/12/2021 | Vaccine update week commencing 11th January 2021 |
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. |
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01/11/2021 | NHS Wales Covid 19 vaccination team: returning healthcare professionals |
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. |
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01/11/2021 | Transforming Adult Mental Health Services in Gwent |
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. |
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01/08/2021 | Our winners at the South Wales Argus Health and Social Care Awards 2020 |
Monday 4th January 2021Take a look at the wonderful staff members that won awards at last week's South Wales Argus Health and Social Care awards.. |
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01/08/2021 | Scam Alert: Fake NHS COVID-19 Vaccine Text |
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. |
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01/06/2021 | Latest Weekly Covid-19 Vaccine Update |
Wednesday 6th January 2021Each 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: |
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12/31/2020 | New Year Honours List 2021 |
Congratulations to Professor Alka Surajprakash Ahuja and Professor Tamas Szakmany who have both received awards in the New Year Honours list 2021. |
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12/30/2020 | Covid Vaccination Update |
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 8th December and this new vaccine will help us accelerate our vaccination programme. |
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12/30/2020 | Wales plays key role in finding safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine |
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. |
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12/24/2020 | Help us return your loved ones safely back home from hospital this Christmas |
Thursday 24 December 2020We 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. |
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12/24/2020 | Nevill Hall Hospital receives Community Heroes Award |
Thursday 24 December 2020We 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 |
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12/23/2020 | COVID-19 Temporary Testing Units to Open in Newport for Christmas Period |
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. |
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12/23/2020 | Urgent changes to Shielding advice from Wales' Chief Medical Officer |
Wednesday 23 DecemberWere 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. |
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12/23/2020 | News from the 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 December 2020 'Virtual' Public Board meeting. |
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12/23/2020 | A message to our communities from Public Sector Organisations across Wales |
Wednesday 23 December 2020We’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. |
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12/22/2020 | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board makes a Christmas appeal to the residents of Gwent |
Tuesday 22 December 2020Due 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. |
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12/21/2020 | Collection of Patient Sharps Boxes and Clinical Waste Bags over the Christmas Period |
There will be changes to the collection of patient sharps boxes and clinical waste bags over the Christmas period |
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12/18/2020 | Proud of our partnership with Torfaen Leisure Trust! |
Friday 18th DecemberWe 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. |
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12/18/2020 | Monmouthshire's Got it in the Bag! |
A successful initiative by Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group to make the admission into hospital more efficient is being launched today in Monmouthshire. |
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12/17/2020 | We Want to Hear About Your Experience at The Grange University Hospital |
Thursday 17th December 2020Following 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. |
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12/17/2020 | Urgent Announcement Regarding Maternity Services at Our Hospitals |
Thursday 17th December 2020Please 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. |
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12/12/2020 | URGENT MESSAGE - The Grange University Hospital | |
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12/11/2020 | Changes to our Services from Monday 14th December 2020... |
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. |
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12/11/2020 | BSc (Hons) Nursing with the Open University | |
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12/08/2020 | Historic Day for Health Board as Wales starts COVID-19 Vaccinations |
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. |
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12/07/2020 | Text Messages to Newly Referred Patients |
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: |
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12/07/2020 | Supporting Welsh Language Rights Day |
Monday 7th DecemberToday, Monday 7th 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.
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12/07/2020 | COVID-19 - Steph's Story |
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. |
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12/04/2020 | Road Closure Notice | |
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12/04/2020 | Outpatient Referral & Booking Centre |
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. |
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12/03/2020 | Emergency Department at The Grange University Hospital |
The Emergency Department remains very busy at The Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran. |
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12/03/2020 | Pharmacy - your views? |
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. |
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12/02/2020 | Covid-19 Vaccine Deployment in Wales- Statement from MS Vaughan Gething |
Wednesday 2nd December 2020WRITTEN STATEMENT BY THE WELSH GOVERNMENT |
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12/01/2020 | Help Us to Name our Clinical Futures Bear! | |
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12/01/2020 | Graham's Story |
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, |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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11/23/2020 | Walled Garden Newsletter | |
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11/23/2020 | Text Messages to Patients | |
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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. |
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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. |
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11/20/2020 | Road Closure Notice |
A465 weekend road closure between Brynmawr & Gilwern: 20 - 23 November 2020 |
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11/20/2020 | New Arrival for Dr Ami Jones | |
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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. |
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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. |
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11/17/2020 | We Are Open! | |
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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. |
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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 |
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11/13/2020 | Let Us Take You Behind The Scenes This Weekend... |
Friday 13th November 2020As 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'. |
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11/13/2020 | 'Name the Bear' Competition Launched to Win a Real Steiff Bear |
Friday 13 November 2020Our 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. |
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11/10/2020 | One week to go until The Grange University Hospital transforms NHS healthcare services in Gwent | |
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11/09/2020 | Busy Morning at The Grange University Hospital | |
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11/09/2020 | Occupational Therapists celebrate #OTWEEK2020 |
Continuing Healthcare Occupational Therapists celebrate #OTWEEK2020 sharing their passion and dedication for the profession. |
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11/06/2020 | Gwent Partners Launch Healthy Travel Charter | |
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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. |
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11/06/2020 | New Temporary Covid-19 Testing Unit Opens in Tredegar | |
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11/06/2020 | Road Signs to our Hospitals | |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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10/27/2020 | Three weeks to go until The Grange University Hospital transforms NHS healthcare services in Gwent | |
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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 |
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10/27/2020 | Information About Your Appointment |
If you have Covid-19 symptoms, however mild, do not attend your appointment. |
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10/26/2020 | Food Support Available | |
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10/26/2020 | Your Carer Friendly Commitment | |
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10/23/2020 | Important Information about our Emergency Departments |
Friday 23rd October 2020We 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. |
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10/23/2020 | One Gloucestershire Consultation | |
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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. |
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10/20/2020 | New Temporary Testing Unit Opens in Senghenydd, Caerphilly | |
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10/20/2020 | The Future of Emergency Hospital Services in Gwent | |
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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. |
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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. |
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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: |
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10/15/2020 | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Supply Chain Engagement Event | |
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10/15/2020 | Llanfrechfa Grange Walled garden named as one of country's best green spaces... | |
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10/15/2020 | Meet our Welsh Language Champions on today's Shwmae Day! |
Thursday 15th OctoberToday, 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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10/12/2020 | COVID-19 Outbreak at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport |
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10/12/2020 | Queen's Birthday Honours | |
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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.
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10/08/2020 | Cwtsh Creative Well-being Festival for World Mental Health Day |
Thursday 8th October 2020Cwtsh Festival starts Thursday 8th October and runs through to World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October. |
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10/07/2020 | Temporary 'walk up' Coronavirus testing unit opens in Blaenavon |
Wednesday 7th October 2020A 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. |
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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... |
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10/05/2020 | Hypo Awareness Week | |
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10/05/2020 | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | |
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10/05/2020 | News from the Board | |
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10/05/2020 | Text Messages to Patients |
We are contacting patients on our waiting lists via text message asking questions about their condition.. |
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10/02/2020 | Cancer Attendance Message from Dr Mary Craig | |
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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. |
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10/01/2020 | Minority Ethnic Communities Health Fair | |
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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. |
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09/30/2020 | Covid Rehabilitation Programme |
Wednesday 30th September 2020This week ITV Wales joined the patients at the post Covid rehabilitation programme to talk to them about the longer term effects of Covid. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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09/11/2020 | Important- Requirement for Face Coverings in all Health Board Premises |
Friday 11th September 2020In 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. |
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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. |
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09/11/2020 | 'No Visiting' Policy to be Extended to the Whole of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Area | |
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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. |
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09/10/2020 | The Gwent Regional Partnership Team paves the way to put commitment to unpaid carers on the map | |
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09/10/2020 | Temporary Testing Centres Extended in Caerphilly – Drive Through is for Appointments Only | |
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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. |
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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: |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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09/08/2020 | Dr Sarah Aitken Warns Gwent to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus | |
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09/08/2020 | No hospital visiting for Caerphilly residents | |
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09/07/2020 | Caerphilly Local Lockdown - Statement from the Gwent Local Resilience Forum | |
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09/07/2020 | Temporary drive through testing centre opens in Caerphilly County Borough | |
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09/07/2020 | Do you know what our Minor Injury Units can offer you? | |
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09/04/2020 | Temporary Coronavirus testing centre opens in Caerphilly | |
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09/04/2020 | People in Caerphilly urged to social distance properly as clusters of coronavirus give cause for concern | |
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09/01/2020 | Emergency Department Service Changes |
You may have noticed that our Emergency departments (A and E) are once again very busy. |
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08/28/2020 | Welsh Blood Service coming to Newport | |
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08/28/2020 | Temporary Changes to Emergency Surgery and Trauma Services | |
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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.... |
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08/21/2020 | Newsletter of the Friends of Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden | |
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08/18/2020 | Torfaen Youth Forum Visits Grange University Hospital | |
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08/14/2020 | Welsh Government Shielding Scheme Paused |
Welsh Government are pausing shielding in Wales on Sunday 16th August 2020. |
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08/12/2020 | Work Underway on new Llanbradach Primary Care Centre |
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. |
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08/12/2020 | Post COVID Support Hub |
Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have teamed up to create a post COVID hub. |
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08/11/2020 | A465 Road Closure 14 - 17 August 2020 between Ebbw Vale to Brynmawr and Brynmawr to Gilwern | |
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08/10/2020 | Steps to Discovery | |
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08/07/2020 | Volunteer support at The Grange University Hospital |
Our Chief Executive, Judith Paget, recently met volunteer, Barry Carpenter, from Abergavenny. |
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08/05/2020 | #DistanceAware Campaign |
We are proud to be supporting the #DistanceAware campaign. |
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08/05/2020 | Former Covid-19 ICU Patients say 'Thank you' to Health Board Staff |
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. |
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08/05/2020 | Cycle to Work Day |
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is supporting the National Cycle to Work Day which returns on Thursday 6th August with a twist. |
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08/04/2020 | Test, Trace and Protect across Gwent | |
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07/31/2020 | If giving is in your blood, please help |
We are currently going through unprecedented times and we need to ensure that we have blood and platelet products to treat patients in need. |
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07/30/2020 | IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Changes to isolation period for Covid-19 - Updated 30 July 2020 |
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. |
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07/29/2020 | NHS Wales self-management apps for Asthma and COPD |
NHS Wales have launched three new self-management Apps for healthcare professionals and patients who suffer from Asthma and COPD. |
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07/05/2020 | The Health Board's 'THANK YOU' to you |
We want to thank YOU for thanking us and for your continued support during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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07/28/2020 | Facebook Live Q&A - Thursday 30th July 2020, 3.30p.m |
Join us on Thursday 30th July 2020 at 3.30p.m for our next Facebook Live Q&A.
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07/24/2020 | Making health and social care greener: our winners | |
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07/24/2020 | Delivering Property to Patients |
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 - |
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07/23/2020 | Hafan Deg Ward - Patients' Vegetable Discharge Packs |
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Hafan Deg staff and patients have discovered a love of gardening... |
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07/22/2020 | Vaughan Gething, Minister for Health and Social Care in Wales, pays tribute to Health Board staff |
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. |
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07/22/2020 | Nye's Board News - July 2020 |
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. |
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07/21/2020 | New NHS service enables people to sign up to be contacted for COVID-19 vaccine studies | |
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07/20/2020 | Next Live Facebook Q&A | |
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07/17/2020 | Updated Visiting Guidance from Monday 20th July 2020 |
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. |
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07/16/2020 | Health Board Energy Strategy Approved |
In the last decade, the Health Board has made consistent progress with reducing both energy consumption and Carbon Emissions... |
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07/15/2020 | Message from our School Nurses about Covid-19 |
Our school nurses have an important message for children about COVID-19, the importance of handwashing and how children keep themselves safe and well. |
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07/15/2020 | Support Young / Young Adult Carers | |
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07/15/2020 | Cancer Services |
Did you know our Cancer services have been continuing throughout the Covid-19 pandemic? |
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07/06/2020 | Is Giving in Your Blood? | |
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07/06/2020 | Help us to contact you | |
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07/03/2020 | Sunday we are saying a big Happy Birthday to the NHS | |
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07/03/2020 | Be thankful. Be together. Be there. | |
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07/01/2020 | A465 weekend road closure between Brynmawr & Gilwern |
Please note the following road closures on the A465 between Brynmawr & Gilwern from 10th-13th July, 13th-17th July (overnight) and 24th-27th July. |
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06/30/2020 | News from today's Board Meeting |
At today’s Board Meeting (Tuesday 30th June 2020), members supported a proposal for the early opening of The Grange University Hospital for November 2020, as part of our operational planning process and winter preparations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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06/29/2020 | Public Board Meeting – Watch Our Live Stream | |
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06/26/2020 | NHS Wales celebrates PRIDE |
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. |
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06/24/2020 | Celebrating Armed Forces Day |
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. |
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06/24/2020 | Wales' First Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation Programme |
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. |
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06/23/2020 | New drive-through testing centre in Cwm | |
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06/23/2020 | Good hydration guide |
There’s a heatwave on the way.... Why do we need to keep well hydrated? |
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06/22/2020 | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board win Go Awards Wales |
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 19th June 2020. |
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06/19/2020 | Rainbows to light up new hospital |
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. |
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06/18/2020 | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Liver Service First in Wales to Achieve Level 1 IQILS Standard | |
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06/18/2020 | A465 Weekend Road Closure 26th - 29th June 2020 | |
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06/18/2020 | Tribute to Mohammad Ashgar MS | |
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06/17/2020 | Public Health Wales screening programmes to restart |
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. |
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06/15/2020 | Learning Disabilities Awareness Week 2020 | |
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06/15/2020 | Loneliness Awareness Week 2020 | |
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06/12/2020 | All Wales COVID-19 Well-being Survey | |
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06/11/2020 | Test, Trace, Protect: Coronavirus | |
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06/11/2020 | Honours Nominations for Coronavirus-Related Work |
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. |
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06/10/2020 | Message for Looked After Children and Young People in the Gwent Area |
Are you a child or young person looked after by the Local Authority or Social Services in Gwent?
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06/10/2020 | Bike Week 2020 - 6th to 14th June |
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. |
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06/10/2020 | Hywel Dda Gardening Project |
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. |
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06/09/2020 | Visiting Restrictions |
We would like to remind you that our hospital visiting restrictions announced on 28th April are still in place. |
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06/09/2020 | Carers Week 8th - 14th June 2020 |
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK in January 2020, 4.5 million additional people become unpaid carers in a matter of weeks. |
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06/08/2020 | Welsh Blood Service coming to Pontypool |
We are currently going through unprecedented times and we need to ensure that we have blood and platelet products to treat patients in need.
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06/08/2020 | Diabetes Week 2020 #TheBigPicture | |
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06/05/2020 | Walled Garden Spring Newsletter | |
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06/02/2020 | Water demand soars as temperatures rise |
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. |
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06/02/2020 | Dietitians Week - 1st - 5th June 2020 |
This week (1st – 5th June) we celebrate Dietitians Week. This is our annual celebration of dietitians, dietetics and those that work to support them. |
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06/01/2020 | Contact Tracing starts in Gwent |
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. |
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06/01/2020 | Volunteers' Week 2020 |
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. |
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05/30/2020 | Clap for Carers |
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. |
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05/29/2020 | Integration of New Switchboard Telephony Service |
The second phase will be on Monday June 8th at 13:00 and will migrate calls inbound to the Royal Gwent. |
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05/27/2020 | Health Board Launches Covid-19 Time Capsule Campaign | |
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05/27/2020 | 600th Patient Now Recovered From Coronavirus |
Wednesday 27th May 2020We 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. |
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05/23/2020 | Wales to play major role in national trial for COVID-19 vaccine |
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 22nd. |
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05/22/2020 | Acts of Kindness for Mental Health Awareness Week |
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. |
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05/21/2020 | 5 Ways to Improve Your Well-being- Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 |
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. |
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05/20/2020 | Mental Health Awareness Week- 18th May to 24th May 2020 | |
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05/20/2020 | Mental Health Awareness Week- 18th May to 24th May 2020 | |
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05/19/2020 | Diabetes Patient Reference Group Newsletter | |
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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.. |
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05/14/2020 | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board are still here for you when you need us | |
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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 20th May 2020 at 9:30am, in the Meeting Room, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Headquarters, St Cadoc’s Hospital, Caerleon, NP18 3XQ. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.. |
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05/04/2020 | Donations for Vulnerable Families | |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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04/27/2020 | COVID-19 and Ramadan | |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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? |
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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. |
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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. |
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04/03/2020 | Second Series Of Intensive Care Documentary, 'Critical', To Air This Sunday, 5th April | |
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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. |
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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.
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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.. |
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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..
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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.. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.. |
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03/16/2020 | Are you feeling unwell? |
Try the NHS Direct Wales Online Symptom Checker.. |
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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).. |
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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 16th March we will be closing the Belle Vue entrance at the Royal Gwent Hospital. |
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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. |
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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..
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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. |
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03/02/2020 | Language partnership scheme piloted in Gwent to increase Welsh Language skills in the workplace | |
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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. |
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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.. |
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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. |
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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. |
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02/13/2020 | What is a Physician Associate? |
The Physician Associate (PA) is a rapidly growing healthcare role in the UK, working alongside doctors |
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02/12/2020 | Information about Coronavirus Outbreak |
See the latest, up-to-date information on Coronavirus from Public Health Wales. |
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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. |
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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? |
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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.
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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: |
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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. |
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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. |
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01/30/2020 | Walled Garden Newsletter |
Welcome to the Winter issue of our newsletter about the Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden project... |
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01/29/2020 | What is your view on taking Antibiotics? |
The Health Board would like to know your views on taking Antibiotics. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |