News

31/01/2023
Checking in Could Save a Life: The Winter period can be really isolating for a lot of us, but for those of us who are older, frail, vulnerable, or who live alone, it can be a particularly difficult, lonely and dangerous time.

27/01/2023
£86 million investment to improve cancer radiotherapy services for South Wales: Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today announced more than £86 million for new cancer treatment facilities, equipment, and software.

25/01/2023
Happy St Dwynwen's Day / Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus!: Today, on the day of the Welsh Patron Saint of Lovers, we’re celebrating our love for the NHS in Wales by honouring the people whose lives are centred around caring for and showing kindness to others.

09/01/2023
Patient Advice for Welsh Ambulance Service Strike Action- 23rd January 2023: This Wednesday, industrial action is being taken by a trade union representing staff in the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust. This action will have a significant impact on the ambulance service’s ability to respond to calls, and may also cause delays to some of our urgent care services.

18/01/2023
"Thank you to the team that saved me" - New Same Day Emergency Care units in Gwent receive positive patient feedback: Two new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) units at The Grange University Hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital are marking their first Winter open with praise from patients.

10/01/2023
Do You Have Asthma or COPD?: NHS Wales respiratory apps for patients to help you manage your respiratory condition.

09/01/2023
Patient Advice for Welsh Ambulance Service Strike Action- 19th January 2023: This Wednesday, industrial action is being taken by a trade union representing staff in the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust. This action will have a significant impact on the ambulance service’s ability to respond to calls, and may also cause delays to some of our urgent care services.

03/01/2023
Mass Vaccination Sites in Gwent to offer walk-in clinics for Children's Nasal Flu, General Flu, and Covid-19 Autumn Booster vaccinations as services see huge surges in cases across region: Flu and Covid-19 are circulating around Gwent especially in children and at levels never seen before- this is the first time we are being faced with both large outbreaks in both Covid-19 and Flu.

03/01/2023
CADR Hearing Loss and Dementia: It’s no secret that as we age, our ability to carry out everyday activities may decrease. A contributory factor may be a change in hearing. The impact of hearing loss is often underrated. When hearing loss occurs, some people may withdraw from everyday conversations, leading to the possibility of isolation. Our brains need stimulation from talking to others. Experts show that there can be a link between hearing loss and dementia. Research suggests that by managing hearing loss with hearing aids, the risk of dementia can be reduced.