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Two hospitals under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have been given a national award. 

The Royal Gwent and Nevill Hall have both received the Myeloma UK Clinical Service Excellence Programme (CSEP) Award for their commitment to patients living with incurable blood cancer. 

The award, handed out by blood cancer charity Myeloma UK, recognises hospitals’ commitment to high levels of treatment and care. 

The accolade is awarded every four years and this is the second time the Royal Gwent has received it. 

Each year in the UK, approximately 3,000 lives are lost to myeloma.

Alison Pugh, Macmillan Myeloma Clinical Nurse Specialist, said: “The last few years have been difficult for our patients and our staff, navigating numerous clinic moves and ensuring we provide the best care possible has been a challenge.

“I am so proud of the team, who have worked together to ensure the upheavals have not affected the care our patients receive – care that is reflected in being awarded the CSEP award.”

Jess Turner, Clinical Practice Services Programme Manager at Myeloma UK, said: “Myeloma is a complex cancer which can be challenging to manage so we were extremely impressed by both hospitals’ willingness to adapt and offer bespoke care. 

“Staff truly go the extra mile to build trust with patients, understand their needs and take their feedback on board.

“For example, patients get to choose whether to have their appointments at Nevill Hall or Royal Gwent Hospital, which not only has financial and logistical benefits in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis but gives them a much-needed sense of control, however seemingly small, over their myeloma journey.”