Dinas Powys Medical Centre

24/12/2025

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

Please see attached our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period 2025.

Thursday 25th December - Closed
Friday 26th December - Closed
Thursday 1st January 2026 - Closed

If you need to access medical care during this period, NHS 111 is available 24/7 for advice on urgent health concerns and can direct you to the right service. NHS 111 press 2 for Mental Health Support is available during the holiday period - please reach out if you are struggling. For pharmacy opening over Christmas see below.

29th, 30th and 31st December - Emergency GP Appointments only
2nd January, 2026 - Emergency GP Appointments only

Note - Emergency GP appointments only means GP appointments on these days will be acute emergencies only. We are still open to ring for test results, nurse appointments or if you have a general query.

The Doctors and Staff at Dinas Powys Medical Centre with all our patients a happy and health Christmas and New Year.

22/12/2025

Christmas can be magical, but it’s not always easy for everyone 🎄

This year, make sure you look after you. Take that walk for some fresh air, grab a quiet moment, or reach out for a chat. Whatever helps you feel better is worth the time 🫶

Need a little extra support? Follow Hapus - For our mental wellbeing for simple wellbeing tips 🩵

22/12/2025

Make sure your fun is not spoiled this Christmas and New Year by running out of your medicine 🎄

by checking your prescription medication today and planning ahead 💊

To find your nearest pharmacy and its opening hours, head to https://111.wales.nhs.uk

19/12/2025

If you take prescription medicine, make sure you have enough to see you through the long weekend.

By ordering and collecting your prescriptions before the festive Bank Holiday, you are helping relieve the strain on NHS services across Wales.

It’s also always good to have a well-stocked first aid box at home for any minor illness or injury.

17/12/2025

Activity Data for November 2025.

15/12/2025

If you have asthma, COPD or diabetes, winter infections can hit harder.

Visit the website for trusted guidance on:
✅ Preventing infections
✅ Recognising symptoms early
✅ Knowing when and where to get help

When you feel unwell and aren’t sure where to go, start with NHS 111 Wales. It’s a free, 24/7 service offering expert health advice.

🌐 Visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/
📞 Call 111

15/12/2025

Repeat Prescription Medication requests ahead of Christmas.

Please note any repeat prescription requests received at the surgery after 1pm on Monday 22nd December, will not be ready to pick up from the surgery until after 2pm on Monday 29th December.

If your prescription normally goes to a preferred pharmacy, please speak to the pharmacy with regards to when they will have your medication ready for collection.

Many thanks
DPMC

13/12/2025

⚠️ Face masks now required

To help keep our patients and staff safe this winter, the wearing of face masks is now required across our sites.

This step is being taken because cases of winter viruses, including flu, coronavirus, norovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are rising across south Wales. Even mild infections can cause harm.

Wearing a mask is a simple and effective way we can protect and support each other through the winter months.

Thank you for your support and understanding. 💚

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

PATIENT NOTICE
We are experiencing a high volume of calls from patients with flu like symptoms, please seek advice from the pharmacy or NHS direct -111 to help self medicate.
We are operating on an emergency basis only due to extreme staff sickness.
We appreciate your co-operation
Many thanks
DPMC

10/12/2025

News from Surgery

As flu cases are rising rapidly, we are requesting all patients and staff to wear a mask when attending the surgery. Masks will be provided on entry to the surgery.

This action is being taken to protect services, patients and staff.

Thank you
Dinas Powys Medical Centre

08/12/2025

Stroller Event – Dinas Powys
5th January 2026

Join us for a friendly and gentle Stroller Walk in Dinas Powys.
Everyone welcome – perfect for a steady sociable outing.
The walk will last for approximately one hour and will be followed by coffee and a quiz in the Cross Keys Pub.
Meet-up details:
• Time: 10:00am
• Starting point: Cross Keys Pub Elm Grove Road
• Contact: Paul Hawkins paul@valeways.org.uk

This is a joint initiative with the Community as shown on the attached photograph.
If you would be interested in becoming a Walk Leader for this Stroller Group please contact Paul Hawkins on the email address above.