Royal Gwent Hospital facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Royal Gwent Hospital |
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| Aneurin Bevan University Health Board | |
Cardiff Road entrance of the hospital
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 Location in Newport
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| Geography | |
| Location | Cardiff Road, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°34′48″N 2°59′53″W / 51.580°N 2.998°W |
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| Care system | NHS Wales |
| Hospital type | General |
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| Emergency department | Minor Injury Unit only - not a full Emergency Department |
| History | |
| Founded | 1836, moved 1901 |
The Royal Gwent Hospital (which is Ysbyty Brenhinol Gwent in Welsh) is a hospital in Newport. It helps people who are sick or hurt. The hospital is managed by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Since 2020, if someone has a very serious injury, they need to call 999. They might go to the Grange University Hospital instead. The Royal Gwent Hospital still has a special unit for smaller injuries. This unit is open all day and night.
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Hospital History
The Royal Gwent Hospital started a long time ago. It began as the Newport Dispensary in 1839. A dispensary is a place where people can get medicine. In 1867, it started taking patients who needed to stay overnight. It was then called the Newport Dispensary and Infirmary.
Moving to a New Location
The hospital moved to a new place in the early 1900s. Viscount Tredegar gave the land for the new hospital. It was officially opened in August 1901. At that time, it was known as the Newport and Monmouthshire Hospital. In 1913, its name changed to the Royal Gwent Hospital.
Joining the NHS
The hospital became part of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948. The NHS provides healthcare for everyone in the UK. In the early 1960s, the hospital was rebuilt. This made it a modern place to treat patients.
Helping During Tough Times
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital faced challenges. Many medical staff became unwell. Despite this, they continued to care for people.
Images for kids
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Cardiff Road entrance of the hospital
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Newport and Monmouthshire Hospital new buildings in 1905
