NHS Services For You and Your Family 2022

Advice to residents of the area when they need medical help but are unsure where to go:

The booklet has also been printed in 10 most commonly used languages in Gwent: Bengali, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, Slovak, Romanian, Hungarian, Chinese- Mandarin, Turkish, Czech.  Audio files in the 12 languages, Easy Read and sign language versions have also been produced. Click here for all these options.

Following the opening of The Grange University Hospital almost 18 months ago, the Health Board is keen to make sure local people understand what different services can offer them, depending on their needs.  With Pharmacies and GP Surgeries able to offer an expanded range of services and treatments, getting expert care closer to home is now easier than ever, but it’s important for residents to understand these changes so that they can access the right service when they need it.

The booklet also offers advice on staying healthy by eating well, exercising and looking after mental well-being, in the hope that leading a healthier lifestyle will see fewer residents needing hospital services, and in turn, ease pressure on local NHS services.