Vale Group Practice

15/05/2026

📢 UPCOMING BANK HOLIDAY📢

Patient reminder that the surgery will be closed on the following date:

📅 Monday 25th May 2026

Repeat Prescriptions take 72hrs after 9am to process (not including weekends or bank holidays) so please check your medication and ensure you order ahead of time to avoid any delays.

If your medication is ordered through a nominated pharmacy, it is your responsibility to contact them and check your medication is ordered ahead of time

08/05/2026

If you are eligible for a COVID-19 or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination this spring, you will soon receive a letter to attend your appointment.

Please don’t miss this opportunity to get protected. If you have any questions or if you need to rearrange your appointment, please contact our call centre on 02921 841234.

08/05/2026

Parents and carers with children in Barry primary schools are urged to be extra vigilant with their handwashing due to an outbreak of hepatitis A in the town.

Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver and can make people feel unwell with a fever, sickness and cause yellowing around the skin or eyes. However, in most cases it is a mild illness that most people make a full recovery from without long-term health problems.

Public Health Wales is working with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Vale of Glamorgan Council to look into a small number of Hepatitis A cases of the same strain, which have been identified in three separate households in Barry. The information we have about this strain suggests the infection may be spreading locally.

A team of health experts has been brought together to better understand how the infection is spreading and make sure the right action is being taken. Those who have been unwell are receiving appropriate care and are recovering well.

As a precaution, vaccination has already been offered to people who have been in close contact with those infected. Public Health Wales has contacted everyone identified as needing a vaccine. You do not need to contact your GP to request a vaccine unless you need one for travel to a country where Hep A is very common.

Susan Mably, Consultant in Health Protection for Public Health Wales, said: "We would like to thank people in Barry for their support while we have been looking into these clusters of cases.

"We are now writing to parents who have children in primary schools in Barry to ask them to be vigilant with their children’s handwashing to prevent further spread of infection.

"The best way to prevent the spread of Hepatitis A is to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. This is important after going to the bathroom, changing nappies and before preparing or eating food.

"Some young children who are infected may not show any symptoms but can spread the infection to others who can then become unwell. Parents and carers should help and remind young children to wash their hands properly. If you or your child feels unwell and have symptoms such as a fever, feeling very tired, a loss of appetite, feeling sick or being sick or have yellow skin or eyes you should contact your GP or NHS 111 Wales.”

08/05/2026

Travel Clinic at High Street Pharmacy, Barry offering:

•Full comprehensive advice on all treatment needed
•Vaccinations (most are in stock so can be given on the day)
•Malaria prophylaxis and advice
•Altitude sickness treatment
•Tropical strength insect repellents
•Certification for Yellow Fever and Meningitis as needed

Book online at http://highstreetpharmacy.wales or ring us on 01446 733789

28/04/2026

🗣 Do you live in or near Cardiff? Don't forget that every Wednesday The Welsh Rugby Union Mental Health Hub is at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, in partnership with the Jac Lewis Foundation and The Royal Foundation.

🕙 10am – 3pm
📍 Entry via Gate 4, Westgate Street
👥 Open to over 18s

Get instant, confidential support for mental health & wellness, housing & finance, training & jobs, legal advice and a cuppa ☕

No barriers. No judgement. Just help when you need it 💚

🗣 Do live live in or near Cardiff? Don't forget that every Wednesday The Welsh Rugby Union Mental Health Hub is at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, in partnership with the Jac Lewis Foundation and The Royal Foundation.

🕙 10am – 3pm
📍 Entry via Gate 4, Westgate Street
👥 Open to over 18s

Get instant, confidential support for mental health & wellness, housing & finance, training & jobs, legal advice and a cuppa ☕

No barriers. No judgement. Just help when you need it 💚

27/04/2026

📢 PATIENT NOTICE - UPCOMING MAY BANK HOLIDAYS📢

The Surgery will be closed on the following dates:

📅 Monday 4th May 2026
📅 Monday 25th May 2026

Repeat Prescriptions take 72hrs after 9am to process (not including weekends or bank holidays) so please check your medication and ensure you order ahead of time to avoid any delays.

If your medication is ordered through a nominated pharmacy, it is your responsibility to contact them and check your medication is ordered ahead of time.

27/04/2026

📢 Patient Information 📢

02/04/2026

26/02/2026

⚠️ We are changing clinical IT systems between Thursday 26th February – Thursday 5th March 2026 ⚠️

From 12pm 26th February - 8am Friday 27th February 2026 our IT system will be down and we will be operating an emergency only system.

During this time we will be unable to do the following:
❎ Unable to accept and issue repeat prescriptions.
❎ Unable to issue Med3 Sicknotes or Referral Requests.
❎ Unable to access test results or hospital correspondence.
❎ Unable to process New Patient Registrations.
❎ Unable to update personal details i.e name and address.

What you can do during our downtime:
✅ Utilise Local Pharmacies for common conditions and ailments.
✅ For advice on symptoms call 111 or visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/
✅ For urgent mental health support, contact NHS 111 and press 2.
✅ Contact your opticians for anything eye related.
✅ Contact your dentist for anything related to teeth/gums.
✅ For recent hospital correspondence or test results, call us after

From Friday 27th February - Thursday 5th March 2026 we will be running a limited service and may be unable to assist with routine queries.

During this time we will be unable to do the following:
❎ Unable to access hospital correspondence.
❎ Unable to process New Patient Registrations.
❎ Unable to update personal details i.e name and address.

For recent hospital correspondence and test results, please call us after the week commencing 16th March 2026 to allow us the time to process the backlog of data.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this time.

26/02/2026

03/02/2026

Your Place Your Health Event🤸

This half term, drop in to the Your Place Wellbeing Family Day and chat to a range of friendly healthcare and wellbeing professionals, all under one roof.

From vaccinations to first aid demos and advice, it’s a great chance to ask questions, learn something new, and get support, with no booking needed!

And don’t worry… it’s not all serious! There will be fun, hands-on activities for young people too, including face painting and sports, making it an enjoyable day out for the whole family.

✨ Free to attend
📅 Monday 16 February (Half Term)
🕘 10.30am – 3pm
📍 Pencoedtre High School Main Hall , CF62 9YQ