THE ANEURIN Bevan University Health Board remains in a critical incident as pressure on their services continues to be high.
Late month, the health board announced it was under extreme pressures amid rising demand for their services.
The situation remains serious and many people are enduring long waits to receive care.
A spokesperson for the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board said: “Further to our public statement on Monday (13th January), we remain in a Critical Incident Escalation due to the sustained pressures on our hospital system.
“This decision allows us to focus on ensuring safe care for our patients during this exceptionally challenging time.”
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The spokesperson confirmed that their services are still under pressure, saying: “Our services continue to experience significant demand as a result of increased emergency attendances of very unwell patients, high levels of winter virus infections on our wards, and continuing high numbers of patients awaiting discharge.
“We would like to thank our staff, who are doing an incredible job ensuring they provide the best care they can for our patients.
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“We kindly ask for your continued support by only attending our hospitals if it is a life-threatening emergency or you have a very serious injury.
“For non-emergency medical needs, we encourage you to consider visiting your local pharmacy or GP, using online resources such as NHS 111 Wales for advice and guidance, or calling NHS 111 if you need urgent primary care outside of GP surgery hours.
“You can also find the details of alternative services by visiting our online Gwent Health Guide: online Gwent Health Guide.
The spokesperson said: “We are deeply grateful for your continuing patience and support as we work to manage these pressures and restore our services to normal levels. Thank you for helping us ensure that those most in need receive timely care.”