New vaccination centre launched to enhance healthcare for residents across Gwent
The new Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Vaccination Centre, located in Cwmbran town centre, will enhance and support existing services to enable better access for the people of Gwent to receive a number of life-saving vaccinations.
Nicola Prygodzicz, Chief Executive Officer for the Health Board said, “Vaccination remains one of the most effective and vital measures in the prevention of infectious diseases and keeping our communities safe. The launch of our new vaccination centre in Cwmbran marks a significant step forward in enhancing our community’s resilience to vaccine-preventable illnesses.
This investment in public health reaffirms our commitment to equitable healthcare by ensuring that all residents have accessible opportunities to receive a number of different vaccinations. Additionally, by providing trusted information and support from our experienced healthcare professionals, we are also enabling people to make informed, confident decisions about the health and the well-being of themselves and their loved ones. Although the centre will offer a walk-in service, we do ask our residents to keep any pre-existing vaccination appointment they might have been given.”
The new centre, open six days a week, will host a number of experienced immunisation nurses and practitioners who can administer a wide range of vaccinations for all age groups including; Covid-19 Boosters, Flu Vaccines, HPV and many others. They can also answer any questions or concerns about vaccination. Residents will also be able to check their vaccine status and get help with eligibility guidance.
The centre’s services do not replace already established services such as GPs or pharmacies- it is a support and boost to the local vaccine delivery with the goal to keep our communities safe and healthy by making vaccines more accessible and convenient to people across Gwent.
More information about the new vaccination centre can be found here: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/vaccinations/vaccination-pop-up-clinics