West Quay Medical Centre

30/10/2025

💉 It’s Flu Vaccine Season — Please Keep Your Appointment with the Surgery

If you’ve already booked your flu vaccination with us, please keep your appointment.

We’ve carefully planned our clinics — including staffing and vaccine supplies — to match the appointments we’ve made.

It can be tempting to get your vaccine done elsewhere if you’re offered, but by sticking with your scheduled appointment, you’re helping us manage resources efficiently and ensure everyone in our community gets protected on time.

Thank you for your support and for helping us keep our community healthy this winter 💙

30/10/2025

Limited flu jab slots left for this Saturday! With flu on the rise, make sure you’re protected—especially if you’re over 65 or have a long-term health condition. Book now using the NHS App or call our 24x7 appointment line on 01446 500578!

29/10/2025

Each year, the Welsh Government asks GP practices to gather feedback from patients about their experience of care. We’d be very grateful if you are a patient, could take a few minutes to complete a short, anonymous questionnaire about your most recent visit or contact with us here at West Quay Medical Centre.

Each year, the Welsh Government asks GP practices to gather feedback from patients about their experience of care. We’d be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete a short, anonymous questionnaire about your most recent visit or contact with us here at West Quay Medical Centre.

28/10/2025

We Want Your Views on Continuity of Care

At West Quay Medical Centre, we’re exploring how patients feel about continuity of care, that is, the experience of seeing the same doctor or a consistent group of doctors for your medical needs.

To help us understand what matters most to you, we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to complete a short questionnaire. It’s just three quick questions, and your feedback will help shape how we deliver care in the future.

Take questionnaire - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=uChWuyjjgkCoVkM8ntyPrrVSb-8_W99OsgpQuR95ty9UQUgzQU9HR1FaUlowREVIWktLRDM4OVJBMC4u&route=shorturl

Thank you for your time and support.

27/10/2025

‼️ Barry Minor Injuries Unit could be the best option for you NOT GP - especially for minor injuries or illnesses and where scans will most likely be needed.

These can include:
• Limb injuries (broken bones or fractures)
• Wounds, grazes and minor burns
• Head or face injuries provided there is no loss of consciousness

The Minor Injuries Unit is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4pm, including bank holidays. Call 111 to book an appointment.

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26/10/2025

🎉 Half-term is here! No school runs this week so time for some well-earned rest (for parents too! 😅).

While you’re taking a breather, don’t forget to protect your little ones this winter. 💪❄️

👉 Flu can sometimes cause serious problems for children. If your child is aged 2 to 3 years, call us to book an appointment for their free flu nasal spray vaccination.

It’s quick, safe, and helps keep your child healthy all season long. 🌈💉

📞 Give us a call to book after 10am each day.

26/10/2025

As well as spooky season, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Around 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK each year but breast cancer can affect anyone, at any age and any gender. So what can you do to protect yourself?

➡️Check your breasts regularly, so you know what’s normal for you. This will make it easier to notice any changes in size, look or feel of your breasts.

➡️Attend your breast screening appointment. Women aged 50 to 70 are invited for breast screening every 3 years which looks for breast cancer before symptoms show.

Screening can find cancer when it’s too small to see or feel. It gives you an opportunity to treat cancer early, giving you the best possible chance of survival.

Visit the website to read more about checking your breasts and details about breast screening in Wales.

25/10/2025

💉 Super Saturday Flu Clinic Success! 💉

A big thank you to everyone who attended our flu clinic today — we’re delighted to share that we successfully vaccinated around 500 patients against flu! 👏

Our Super Saturday flu clinics have been a great success, helping us protect our community and keep everyone healthy this winter.

Our final Saturday Flu Clinic will be held on Saturday 1st November, so if you’re eligible and haven’t yet had your flu jab, please make sure to book your appointment soon. Book through the NHS Wales App 📱 or call our automated appointment line 24x7 on 📞 01446 500578.

The practice can only offer flu vaccinations until the end of December, so don’t miss out — book your jab today to stay protected!

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe and healthy. 💙

24/10/2025

If you haven’t had yours we’ve got one last Super Saturday Flu Clinic on the 1st November. It’s easy to book, just call our 24x7 appointment line on 01446 500578, or book via the NHS Wales App. You can also book flu appointments at the reception desk if you are unable to use these options. However you must be in an eligible group. https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/fluvaccine/eligibility/

Have you had yours?

24/10/2025

💉 Flu Vaccination Clinic – Tomorrow 💉

If you’re attending our mass vaccination flu clinic tomorrow at West Quay (Sat 25th October) please remember:

💪 Wear loose, easily accessible clothing so our team can quickly access your arm.

🧥 On arrival, remove coats/jackets in advance to speed up the process.

🚶‍♂️ Access will be accessible via both doors - but please report to the reception desk to check in.

☁️ The weather forecast is cloudy/sunny.

📞 If you are unable to attend, please use the automated service to cancel and reschedule your appointment. 01446 500578.

Thank you for helping us run the clinic smoothly – we look forward to seeing you!

20/10/2025

🎯 Flu Vaccination Reminder – Don’t Miss Out!

If you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine, please make sure to book your appointment before the end of December.

After December, we’ll no longer be able to offer flu vaccinations — so it’s really important to come forward soon to protect yourself and others this winter. 💉❄️

You can book your flu jab easily by calling our 24x7 appointment line (500578) or our main number (722792). You can also book using the NHS App or via our website.

Next Super Saturday Flu Clinics:
📅 25th October
📅 01st November

Let’s keep our community healthy this winter — book today and stay protected! 💪

19/10/2025

Important information particularly this time of year. Often self-care by resting, drinking enough fluids and over the counter medication 💊 will help 👇

Coughs and colds are common at this time of year. There's usually no need to see a GP if you have a cough, it will usually clear up on its own within 3 to 4 weeks.

However, see a GP if:
➡️ you have had a cough for more than 3 weeks (persistent cough)
➡️ you're losing weight for no reason
➡️ you have a weakened immune system – for example, because of chemotherapy or diabetes