Dinas Powys Medical Centre

25/03/2026

We are currently having issues with our phone system - it is a national problem but our service providers are working on this. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

24/03/2026

Practice News

After 25 years looking after the patients of Dinas Powys - Wendy Grant will be retiring on the 27th March. Please join with us in wishing Wendy a long and happy retirement, enjoy all the adventures you have planned - from all your friends at the Practice 🥳🍰🥂🥰✈️xx

20/03/2026

Walk-in meningitis vaccines for teenagers and young people.

Catch-up clinics are being held for teenagers and young adults who have not had an important meningitis vaccination.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is holding walk-in clinics for young people in Year 9 and up to the age of 25 who have previously missed their MenACWY vaccination appointment.

Walk-in clinics are being held every Saturday (starting March 21) until further notice at the following locations:

Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH (9am-4.30pm)
Maelfa Wellbeing Hub, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9PN (9am-4.30pm)
Young people aged 13-14 (school Year 9) are invited by GPs in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to receive this vaccine as part of their routine schedule but sometimes these appointments can get missed.

The MenACWY vaccine protects against meningococcal disease type A, C, W and Y.

While rare, meningococcal disease can be very serious and require urgent hospital treatment. It can lead to life-changing disabilities such as amputations, hearing loss, brain damage and scars.

If parents of younger children would like information about their meningitis B and pneumococcal vaccination status - both of which are given to children as part of their routine vaccination schedule up to the age of 2 - please call the vaccination service on 02921 841234 (lines open Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). You can also book any missed doses with your GP.

18/03/2026

MENINGITIS CONCERNS

We have received a number of queries and questions following reports of a meningitis outbreak in Kent, particularly regarding the MenB (Meningitis vaccine).

The MenB vaccine was only introduced into the routine UK childhood vaccination schedule in 2015. It is currently offered to babies at:
• 8 weeks
• 12 weeks
• 12–13 months

There is no other NHS vaccination programme for children over the age of 2 or for adults. However the MenB vaccine may be available privately.

For further information, please refer to the Public Health Wales website (link attached).

https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/meningococcal-group-b-menb/

https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/meningitis-and-meningococcal-disease/

- General Information - Epidemiology - Sources of surveillance data for Wales - Rates of meningitis and meningococcal disease in Wales - Guidance for the public health management of meningococcal disease - Immunisation against meningitis - Requests for further surveillance data - ....

18/03/2026

⚠️ It’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia as serious illness can take place quickly.

If you, your child, or a loved one, become unwell please contact your GP or 111 ☎️

13/03/2026

Patient Information

We are changing our clinical IT system between the dates of
20th April, 2026 and 4th May, 2026.

Please ensure you have ordered your prescriptions ahead of these dates and note there will be limited appointments available during this time. We will keep you updated regarding progress.

We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

DPMC

11/03/2026

No smoking day today - 11th March. If you are thinking of quitting - free support is available locally through Help Me Quit Wales. 🤗. https://www.helpmequit.wales/✨

10/03/2026

Activity Data for February 2026

01/03/2026

20/02/2026

Patient notice
We are having a problem with our phone lines, if you require urgent care please call 111. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding.

18/02/2026

Free Heart Screening for 16-26 year olds and Subsidised Screening for Ages 27 and Over

Sudden cardiac arrest in young people is uncommon but can occur without prior symptoms.
To support early detection, Calon Hearts UK is hosting a cardiac screening event over the weekend of 28th February and 1st March at Sully Sports and Social Club. Screenings for those aged 16-26 will be free and for those 27 and they offer subsidised screening for £299.

16/02/2026