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10/29/2024 Monthly Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Support Group

Join us at our Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Support Group that is held every 1st Wednesday of the month, held at the Congress Theatre.

10/29/2024 Halloween Fun for C7 East Patients!

Our patients on Ward C7 East at the Royal Gwent Hospital had a fantastic time getting into the Halloween spirit with a pumpkin carving session!

10/28/2024 Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) available in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Some patients in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) are benefitting from a convenient digital service which allows GP practices to send prescriptions electronically to the community pharmacy or dispenser of their choice.

10/28/2024 Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden Autumn 2024 Newsletter

Take a look at the Newsletter of the Friends of Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden, which looks back on our summer season and features a quick tour of the garden, top tips for composting and much more.

10/25/2024 Dedicated Team at the Heart of Ystrad Mynach Breast Unit are Here for Patients 'Every Step of the Way'

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr’s Breast Care Unit has seen a staggering 7430 patients to date since its opening in February this year, and its committed team of caring staff are more passionate than ever about supporting patients throughout their breast cancer journey.

10/25/2024 Professor Claire Anderson, President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Visits Award-Winning Pharmacy Team at The Grange University Hospital

Professor Claire Anderson, President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, paid a visit to The Grange University Hospital’s Pharmacy Team on Friday 18th October.

10/17/2024 #NationalHCAW #WeStandTogether #NoPlaceForHate #SafePlaceForAll

National Hate Crime Awareness Week is a week of action that takes place in the UK to encourage public bodies, key partners and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle local hate crime. 

10/17/2024 The Big Conversation: Future Care Planning

At different points in our lives, we may want to consider what is important to us should there be changes in our health and wellbeing.

Urgent Same Day Care Survey

Dear all,

We are reaching out to ask for your support in circulating our latest survey with your networks. The aim of our survey is to find out people's experiences of accessing emergency care in a hospital.

Our survey is live from 30th September - 27th October. Additionally, we are hosting an online feedback session on Wednesday 23rd October, from 6pm - 7pm.

10/15/2024 Bereavement Midwife Celebrates the Impact of Memory Boxes for Families Experiencing Baby Loss

As Baby Loss Awareness Week comes to a close, Louise Howells, Lead Bereavement Midwife for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, has discussed the importance of helping families treasure their precious memories when experiencing the heartache of baby loss.

10/14/2024 'Living Saint' Ugandan Neonatal Nurse to Retire After 41 Years

Geraldine Bukirwa, Neonatal Nurse at The Grange University Hospital, will retire this week after working for 41 years as a midwife and neonatal nurse – but she has no plans to slow down.

10/14/2024 Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Day

Today is Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Day.

10/10/2024 Sport in Mind

We’ve seen the incredible impact that physical activity can have on improving mental health. That's why we're working with Sport in Mind,

10/10/2024 World Mental Health Awareness Day

Today is World Mental Health Day and our Child and Adolesent Mental Health Service team (CAMHS) would like to send a message to you as parents / carers who are concerned about your child’s mental health, to self-refer through our Gwent  SPACE Wellbeing.

10/10/2024 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Switches to Electric Vans to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has taken a significant step towards sustainability by replacing its fleet of diesel maintenance vehicles with electric vans. This transition comes following a need to renew the current fleet and achievable saving both financially and environmentally.

10/04/2024 Gwent Liver Unit - Meeting October 14th 2024
10/02/2024 Health Board Vacancies - Vice Chair and Independent Member (Third Sector)
10/01/2024 "Get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 this autumn", Director of Public Health urges communities

Flu can be life threatening for people with certain health conditions. That’s why public health experts in Wales are encouraging those who are clinically at risk to ensure they get vaccinated against the flu as well as COVID-19 this autumn. It will help protect them from getting secondary infections.