Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

19/09/2025

🫀 FREE Heart Health Event 🫀 **LIMITED SPACES LEFT**

We're delighted to invite you to our FREE Heart Health Event for Gwent Residents! Whether you're managing cardiovascular disease or caring for someone who is, this event is designed specifically for YOU.

📅 Monday, Sep 29th | 9am-4pm 📍 Llanhilleth Miners Institute, Meadow Street

💪 Ready to take charge of your heart health? Join us for an amazing day packed with:

✨ Expert talks from top cardiologists & health professionals ✨ Real stories from people living with heart conditions

✨ Information stands & Q&A sessions ✨ Optional Tai Chi session after lunch (wear comfy clothes!) ✨ Connect with others on their health journey

🎟️ FREE tickets here: https://orlo.uk/XG2Ps this event is for patients & carers with cardiovascular disease

Your heart matters. Your health matters. We can't wait to see you there! ❤️

19/09/2025

19/09/2025

"She was a bit groggy after the MMR jab, but was back to her normal self after a few hours. Measles is serious and a friend's baby just had it and was so poorly. It was so quick and easy, we were in and out within 20 minutes!"

Cerys brought 1 year old Elinor into our Vaccination Centre in Cwmbran to get her vital protection from Measles in the form of the MMR vaccination.

You can learn more about the MMR vaccination here: https://orlo.uk/bomrc

18/09/2025

Meet Alison, our incredible Myeloma Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).

Alison qualified as a nurse in 1990 and has spent most of her career in haematology. For the past five years, she’s been the dedicated CNS for Myeloma—and we’re thrilled that a second CNS will soon be joining her!

Her passion and commitment to cancer care were recognised nationally when she was awarded the British Empire Medal 👏

“Myeloma is an incurable but treatable cancer,” Alison explains. “I meet patients at diagnosis and support them throughout their journey. It’s a privilege to get to know them and their families, and to advocate for their needs.”

Alison works closely with three consultants, forming a small but mighty team that puts patients at the heart of everything they do. With treatment options evolving rapidly, Alison ensures patients are fully informed and empowered to make decisions alongside their care team.

“We recognise that people with Myeloma often have complex, lifelong needs. Our goal is to work in partnership with them for the best possible outcomes.”

Thank you, Alison, for your compassion, expertise, and dedication. You’re making a real difference every single day 💙

18/09/2025

18/09/2025

Did you know around £9.6 million is wasted every year in Gwent on unused or unnecessary repeat prescriptions? That’s money, medicines, and care going to waste and we need your help to change that.

Staying Well: Medicines can expire and may not work as they should. Stockpiling can lead to drug shortages, putting others at risk.
Staying Safe: Unused meds at home are a danger to children and pets. They’re prescribed just for you, never share them.
Staying Green: Once medicines leave the pharmacy, they can’t be reused. Hand unused meds back to your pharmacy and help protect our environment

Here’s how you can help:
✅ Check what you already have before ordering more.
✅ Open your prescription bag at the pharmacy and return anything you don’t need before leaving.
✅ Talk to your pharmacy team if your meds have changed or you're not taking something anymore.

Together, we can cut waste, protect our environment, and keep Gwent healthy.

Only order what you need 👉 https://orlo.uk/3pQ1i

17/09/2025

Please bear with us over the next few days as building work continues on the new waiting area extension at The Grange University Hospital Emergency Department.

During this time, there will be some temporary disruption to the current waiting room. However, our staff will be on hand to guide and support anyone who needs to attend for emergency care.

Once finished, the new space will offer more assessment areas and a larger, more comfortable waiting environment for our patients.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

17/09/2025

Secondhand smoke finds its way into hospital waiting rooms, wards and even the lungs of our most vulnerable patients, which is why it is against the law to smoke on hospital sites. 🚭

Get free help to STOP NOW and make a positive difference to your health and those around you. Visit: https://orlo.uk/kfh40

16/09/2025

From September 2025, if you are a patient within our Maternity or Neonatal Services and we have your mobile number on file, you may receive a text message with a link to a survey. These surveys are specific to your maternity or neonatal care and will be sent at certain points during pregnancy, after birth and if your baby has needed to be cared for within our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

If you are at the start of your pregnancy journey, you may be sent up to five surveys. Please note that each survey is different and asks questions specifically about your care at that time.

We want to hear about your experience of maternity and neonatal care! Your feedback is anonymous and will help us learn and improve.

While you're on-site, you can still share your thoughts by speaking to a member of staff or accessing our generic People’s Experience Survey via the feedback poster on display.

If you have any questions, need support, or would like to opt out of receiving these texts, please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS):
📞 01633 493753 📧 ABB.PALS@wales.nhs.uk

There is an option to opt out from the survey if you receive the text message. This will opt out of any future patient experience surveys.

Thank you for helping us make a difference! 🙌

15/09/2025

Meet Gracie-Mae! Born at just 27 weeks on 19th June, weighing only 741g (1lb 6oz), Gracie-Mae has faced a tough start - but she’s a little fighter 💪

Throughout her time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), she’s had a few setbacks, but her parents say the support from the nursing team has made all the difference.

Mum Paige shared: “We may have been here a long time but the nurses have been a massive help. We wouldn’t have got through this without them. They’re amazing and so supportive.”

On , we’re celebrating the incredible dedication, compassion and expertise of our neonatal nurses - thank you for everything you do. 💙

15/09/2025

Born at just 28 weeks and weighing only 1.1kg, this little one made an early entrance into the world - catching mum and dad completely by surprise. 👶

Mum initially thought she had a UTI and came to hospital to be checked, only to discover she was already 3-4cm dilated. Just hours later, their baby was born.

While the family has chosen to remain anonymous, they wanted to share their thanks and recognition to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team on .

Mum said: “There are no words to describe how amazing they are. As first-time parents with a premature baby, they’ve kept us really well informed and taught us so much - from changing nappies to expressing breastmilk.”

Dad added: “They’re like the Avengers - a super team! I don’t know how someone can be so professional and calm, yet have so much care and love to give. They’re always doing 110% and going the extra mile.”

Today, we celebrate our neonatal nurses for their compassion, expertise and unwavering dedication to families during their most vulnerable moments. 💙