MIU

Royal Gwent Hospital (Newport) MIU Waiting Times

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Reported by visitors, not the hospital. Waits shown here are typical for non-urgent cases. Patients are seen in order of clinical priority, so the most seriously ill are always seen first no matter how busy the department is.
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Past NHS Data

This hospital previously had a live data feed. The averages below are based on 100 past readings. Last live update: 03 Jul 15:19.

1 hr 52 min
overall average
3 hr 45 min
longest recorded
Nearby A&E & urgent care
Burnham On Sea MIU
23.6 mi away
Long wait
Bridgwater Urgent Treatment Centre
30.4 mi away
Short wait
West Mendip (Glastonbury) Urgent Treatment Centre
31.7 mi away
Short wait
Shepton Mallet Urgent Treatment Centre
32.9 mi away
Short wait
Minehead Urgent Treatment Centre
33.0 mi away
Long wait

There are also other nearby A&Es which collect wait times from the community, including The Grange University Hospital, University Hospital Of Wales and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.

Contact & location
Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2UB
Switchboard: 01633 234234
Opening times
Monday TodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
Getting here
Train stations
Newport (S Wales) Rail Station13 min walk to MIU
Bus stops
13 routes·3 operators·5 stops within walking distance
Royal Gwent Hospital (opp, south-west)2 min walk to MIU
30Newport Transport LtdNewport ↔ Cardiff Bus Station
30Cardiff BusNewport ↔ Cardiff Bus Station
31ANewport Transport LtdNewport
31CNewport Transport LtdNewport
32Newport Transport LtdNewport
33Newport Transport LtdNewport
37Newport Transport LtdNewport ↔ Pentre-poeth
41Newport Transport LtdNewport
50AStagecoachNewport ↔ Caerphilly
JF2Newport Transport LtdNewport ↔ Duffryn
SJ11Newport Transport LtdNewport ↔ Duffryn
X15StagecoachNewport ↔ Brynmawr
Royal Gwent Hospital Grounds (in, south-east)2 min walk to MIU
Belle Vue Park (after, north-east)2 min walk to MIU
30Newport Transport LtdCardiff Bus Station ↔ Newport
30Cardiff BusCardiff Bus Station ↔ Newport
31ANewport Transport LtdNewport
31CNewport Transport LtdNewport
32Newport Transport LtdNewport
33Newport Transport LtdNewport
37Newport Transport LtdPentre-poeth ↔ Newport
40Newport Transport LtdNewport
50AStagecoachCaerphilly ↔ Newport
JF2Newport Transport LtdDuffryn ↔ Newport
SJ11Newport Transport LtdDuffryn ↔ Newport
X15StagecoachBrynmawr ↔ Newport
Royal Gwent Hospital (tu allan, north-east)2 min walk to MIU
30Newport Transport LtdCardiff Bus Station ↔ Newport
30Cardiff BusCardiff Bus Station ↔ Newport
31ANewport Transport LtdNewport
31CNewport Transport LtdNewport
32Newport Transport LtdNewport
33Newport Transport LtdNewport
37Newport Transport LtdPentre-poeth ↔ Newport
40Newport Transport LtdNewport
50AStagecoachCaerphilly ↔ Newport
JF2Newport Transport LtdDuffryn ↔ Newport
SJ11Newport Transport LtdDuffryn ↔ Newport
X15StagecoachBrynmawr ↔ Newport
Belle Vue Park (before, westbound)4 min walk to MIU
30Newport Transport LtdNewport ↔ Cardiff Bus Station
30Cardiff BusNewport ↔ Cardiff Bus Station
33Newport Transport LtdNewport
37Newport Transport LtdNewport ↔ Pentre-poeth
41Newport Transport LtdNewport
50AStagecoachNewport ↔ Caerphilly
JF2Newport Transport LtdNewport ↔ Duffryn
SJ11Newport Transport LtdNewport ↔ Duffryn
X15StagecoachNewport ↔ Brynmawr
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What’s available here
Parking
Limited Free Parking Including Blue Badge Spaces
Cafe
Costa Coffee And Belle Vue Restaurant
Chapel
Hospital Chaplains Available
Shop
Shop For Newspapers And Sundries
Recent visitor feedbackreported by visitors
Staff
Not always kept informed about wait times
Facilities
Enough seating in the waiting area
Food and drink available nearby
No free WiFi
Parking
Parking often requires parking elsewhere
Based on 1 visitor response in the last 6 months. This information is collected through a short anonymous survey shown to visitors on this page.

About Royal Gwent Hospital

Royal Gwent Hospital runs a 24-hour walk-in minor injuries unit (no appointment needed), open to adults and children over one year old, on Cardiff Road in Newport, Gwent, part of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. 24/7 nurse-led Minor Injury Unit for minor injuries; no Emergency Department. The wider site runs 13 listed departments and services, from Audiology to Urology.

Official NHS Wales performance

94.7%seen within 4 hours
3,443attendances in August 2026
96.7%Wales average for minor injury units

Digital Health and Care Wales publishes these figures monthly; this is the site's own return for August 2026. That is below the Wales average of 96.7% for minor injury units over the same month. Wales also reports longer thresholds: 99.7% of patients here were seen within 8 hours and 100.0% within 12 hours.

Attendances by year

NHS yearAttendancesMonthly averageWithin 4 hours
2020-21 (3 months)5,7981,93397.9%
2021-2233,7452,81292.6%
2022-2334,9222,91094.1%
2023-2438,0933,17495.6%
2024-2538,0093,16796.8%
2025-2638,8873,24196.4%
2026-27 (5 months)17,8283,56694.1%

Frequently asked questions

How do I check the current MIU wait time at Royal Gwent Hospital?

The live waiting time for the MIU at Royal Gwent Hospital is shown at the top of this page, together with when it was last updated. Times are reported by recent visitors and carry a community badge - after your own visit you can submit your wait time in a few seconds to help the next person.

When is the MIU at Royal Gwent Hospital quietest?

Patterns vary by hospital, but across UK urgent and emergency care the quietest window is usually the early morning, roughly 4am to 7am, with demand building through the afternoon and peaking in the evening. Friday and Saturday nights and Monday mornings are typically the busiest periods. See our guide to the best time to visit for more detail.

How long will I wait at Royal Gwent Hospital MIU?

MIUs treat urgent but non-life-threatening problems, and most patients are seen more quickly than at a full A&E. You will be assessed on arrival and the most urgent cases go first. For chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty or major trauma, call 999 instead of attending. The most recent official figure for this site (August 2026) is 94.7% of patients seen within four hours.

How often are the waiting times on this page updated?

This page updates whenever a visitor submits a new wait time, so freshness depends on recent reports - each entry shows when that person visited. If you have been to Royal Gwent Hospital recently, submitting your wait takes a few seconds and helps others plan.

Is the MIU at Royal Gwent Hospital open 24 hours?

Yes - the MIU at Royal Gwent Hospital is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. In a life-threatening emergency always call 999.

Where is Royal Gwent Hospital and how do I get there?

Royal Gwent Hospital is at Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2UB. For general enquiries call 01633 234234. Enter your postcode in the Getting here section for a door-to-door route.

Can children be treated at Royal Gwent Hospital MIU?

This MIU serves: Adults and children over one year old. If your child's age group is not treated here, the nearby section on this page lists alternatives - or call NHS 111 for urgent advice and 999 in an emergency.
About this data
This hospital previously had a live data feed but is no longer being updated. Historical averages from past NHS data are shown below. Current waiting times are reported by visitors and may not reflect actual conditions. You can see how we source data for every hospital on our data sources page. Department labels shown (e.g. A&E, MIU, UTC) are our interpretation of the source data and may not match the hospital’s own terminology. If any information is incorrect, please let us know.
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