Llandrindod Wells Medical Practice

22/01/2026

📣 Medical Receptionist - 16 hours

Job summary:
To Receive, assist and signpost patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person, via the telephone or over messages

📣 We have two positions available:

1) Medical Receptionist
- 16 hours
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Permanent

2) Medical Receptionist
- 16 Hours
- Monday and Thursday
- Fixed term for 10 Months

Application Form and Job Description: https://www.llandrindodsurgery.co.uk/news/3079-job-vacancies-medical-receptionist

Applications to: Danielle.bolton2@wales.nhs.uk

Closes Sunday 8th Feb 2026.

21/01/2026

21/01/2026

Free Managing Depression Course

Dates: Tuesday 27th January and 3rd February
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Facilitator: Janet

A supportive and informative course designed to help manage symptoms of depression, build coping strategies, and promote emotional wellbeing.

Cost: Free
Instructor: Janet

Booking essential on 01597 824411 or email admin@mnpmind.org.uk

21/01/2026

🚨 FREE First Aid Awareness Workshop with St John's Ambulance🚨
📅 Monday 2nd February | ⏰ 1pm–4pm
Learn skills that make a difference
For more information contact Caroline on 07506 114469 or email: caroline@mnpmind.org.uk

19/01/2026

*Weekly Update - 19th January *

This week the surgery will be open Monday- Friday 8am- 6:30pm.

We will be closing on Wednesday 28th Jan at 12pm for staff training.

📣 Please use our online form to make requests to the practice if you are able to do so. If you are unable to use the form or the internet then give us a call
FORM: https://florey.accurx.com/p/W96013

💊Duty chemist is LAKESIDE and will be open until 6:30pm. BOOTS Pharmacy will be open until 5:30pm. Please check with the chemist for their Christmas opening hours.

✅ To request repeat medication please drop off your request slip at the surgery, or order through your local chemist or the NHS Wales App. We do not take repeat prescription orders over the telephone.

** We still have flu jabs available **

19/01/2026

Did you know…?

Lakeside Pharmacy offers a free Sore Throat Test & Treat Service on the NHS.

After an evaluation of symptoms by a pharmacist, we may test for Strep A.

If positive, we can then offer antibiotics from the pharmacy directly without the need to see a GP. If negative, antibiotics will not be effective and we can advise on pain relief.

For more information, get in touch or come in and see us.

09/01/2026

Friday 9th Jan

We are open today but some staff have been unable to get to us. You will be contacted if we need rearrange your appointment.
This also means we will be short on reception so please bear with us.

Please let us know ASAP if you are unable to make your appointment today.

-Give us a call on 01597 824291
-Cancel via the NHS Wales App
-Cancel via the reminder text message
-Submit an Accurx online admin form to say you wish to cancel

06/01/2026

November 2025 Activity Data

05/01/2026

📣 Want help to quit smoking in 2026?

👉Smoking Cessation is available at the surgery as 1-1 appointments with a smoking cessation advisor. The confidential, free and personalised service includes free ni****ne replacement and free stop smoking medicines.

Smoking remains a major cause of mortality and ill health in Wales. Over the period 2020-22, an estimated 3,845 deaths per year amongst those aged 35 and over in Wales were due to smoking. This means that on average 10.7% of all deaths in Wales amongst those aged 35 and over in these years were attributable to smoking.

👉 These appointments are available to book via the NHS Wales App, or give us a call on 01597 824291, or submit a request via our online Accurx form.

05/01/2026

Monday 5th Jan

We are open as usual.
Please let us know if you cannot make your appointment today.

- Give us a call on 01597 824291
- Cancel via your reminder text message
- Submit an online Accurx form

31/12/2025

https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/changes-to-the-childhood-immunisation-schedule/

Introduction of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) vaccine

From 1 January 2026, a new vaccine called MMRV is introduced to the routine childhood immunisation schedule to help protect against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (varicella) infection.

The MMRV vaccine is given to babies free of charge by the NHS as part their routine childhood vaccinations. MMRV has been used successfully in other countries for many years.

The first dose is given to babies when they are 12 months old.

The second dose is given when they are 18 months old

If you would like more information, please contact us via our Accurx online form or give us a call and we can put you in contact with a nurse.