Nant Dowlais Health Centre

05/03/2026

📢 Practice Closure Notice📢

Due to mandatory Health Board training, the practice will be closed from 1:00pm on Wednesday 11th March.

We will reopen at 8:30am on Thursday 12th March.

If you require urgent medical care during this time that cannot wait until the following morning, please call the usual practice number. Your call will be diverted to a call handler who will take your details and pass them to the Urgent Primary Care Department.

They will triage your request and arrange any further care if needed.

Thank you for your understanding.

03/03/2026

It’s World Hearing Day! This year we’re shining a light on children’s hearing: “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all.”

You can check your child’s hearing by:
👂 Noticing if they respond to sound
👂 Watching for speech or listening difficulties
👂Watching how they react in noisy places
👂Checking if they turn the TV or tablet up loud

Ask your GP or Health Visitor for a hearing test if you’re concerned there may be a problem.

Let’s make hearing health a priority for every child. 💛

02/03/2026

Digital Appointment Letters Are Now Rolling Out.

We’re pleased to share that we have begun introducing digital hospital appointment letters across some of our services.

Patients will start receiving appointment letters digitally, which can be accessed on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. This secure and convenient service will make it easier to keep track of your appointments, wherever you are.

✅ No more waiting for letters to arrive by post
✅ Access your appointment details anytime, anywhere
✅ Supports our efforts to reduce paper use

Prefer a paper copy? That’s absolutely fine, you will still have the option to receive letters by post if you choose.

Please note: This will be a phased rollout, so not all clinics or services will move to digital letters straight away.

You can find out more about digital letters on our website: https://orlo.uk/o7GTx

13/02/2026

Due to system failure, no routine appointments will be able to be released today as we can’t access the system.

Please check back this afternoon or on the app later on today.

We will release more routine appointments on Monday.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

13/02/2026

Nike trainers found in our practice car park. We have put them behind the desk at FW, if these belong to you please collect them at your earliest convenience.

13/02/2026

The phone and computer system is down currently. We have been advised that the providers are working on this issue as a priority.

Please bear with us, as there will likely be a backlog of calls and requests.

Many thanks

04/02/2026

Final flu vaccines available for this season 💉

If you are eligible and haven’t yet had your flu jab, please contact the practice as soon as possible to book an appointment.

Thanks

27/01/2026

The phone lines are up and running, we ask for your patience whilst we try and catch up with the call queue.
Many thanks

21/01/2026

It's Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. The symptoms of cervical cancer aren’t always obvious, the most common symptoms are:

- Vaginal bleeding that's unusual for you - after menopause, between regular periods or after s*x
- Unexplained pain in your lower back or between your hip bones (pelvis)
- Pain or discomfort during s*x
- Changes to vaginal discharge like a change to smell

If you have any of these symptoms, it is important that you see your GP, even if you have recently had a clear cervical screening test. It’s usually something minor, but early checks give the best chance for successful treatment.

Knowing what to look out for is really important.

19/01/2026

16/01/2026

❗ With immediate effect, due to the significant number of Norovirus cases across patients and staff, we are now introducing visiting with a purpose at the Royal Gwent Hospital. ❗ We currently have 90 patients and 28 staff members affected.

Norovirus spreads very easily and can have a serious impact on vulnerable patients and the safe running of our services. We know Norovirus is circulating across our communities and we need everyone's support to keep our hospitals safe.

This decision to introduce visiting with a purpose has not been taken lightly, but it is necessary to protect the health of our patients and staff and to reduce further transmission of norovirus, which is circulating across Gwent.

We ask that everyone contact the ward before visiting. Visitors who arrive without prior contact may be turned away.
If you are visiting any of our sites, it is essential that you do not have any of the following symptoms:
- Sickness or diarrhoea
- A cough
- Cold or flu-like symptoms
If you have experienced any of the above symptoms, please do not visit any of our hospitals or sites until at least 48 hours after symptoms have fully resolved.

If visiting any site, it is important that you:
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water
- Wear a mask at all times

Visiting with a purpose includes essential wellbeing needs such as delivering fresh clothing and personal items, supporting mental wellbeing, and end-of-life care. If you are unsure whether your visit is appropriate, please speak to the ward team, who can advise you.

Anyone with an appointment should still attend unless they are displaying symptoms.

How you can help to ease the pressure on our local NHS services:

Choose the right service for your needs – our Emergency Department is for life-threatening emergencies only. For other care, please consider:
-Local pharmacies for expert advice and treatment
-NHS 111 online or by phone for urgent advice
-Minor Injury Units for broken bones, wounds, burns, and minor head injuries (find your nearest MIU: https://orlo.uk/nyRTE)

Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us keep our patients and staff safe during this challenging time.

14/01/2026

💉 Do you know about the HPV vaccine? 💉