GWENT'S health board remains one of just two in Wales deemed not to require any intervention from Welsh Government or expert bodies to address problems with quality, service performance and financial management.

All of Wales' seven health boards, along with three NHS Trusts - Public Health Wales, Velindre and Welsh Ambulance Services - are subject to a four-stage joint escalation and intervention process, designed to ensure that those with emerging or ongoing problems regarding the aforementioned subjects are provided with extra support to overcome them.

The Welsh Government, Wales Audit Office and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales meet twice a year to discuss the overall position of each health board and NHS trust, with each assessed against the four stages.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has retained its 'routine arrangements' status - the best rating on the four-stage process - following the most recent assessments. This means it does not require any more support other than that normally supplied by the Welsh Government or other expert organisations.

Of Wales' seven health boards, only Powys currently has the same rating. Two - Cardiff & Vale and Cwm Taf - are currently subject to enhanced monitoring, while Abertawe Bro Morgannwg and Hywel Dda are receiving targeted intervention, and Betsi Cadwaladr is in special measures, the worse rating, and has been for some time.

The three NHS trusts have also retained their 'routine arrangements' status.