Llantwit Major & Coastal Vale Medical Practice

17/04/2026

**Tuesday 21 April 2026**
Please note we will be closed for clinician & staff training 14.00-18.30

During this time, please use:
📲NHS Wales 111 Symptom Checker
https://111.wales.nhs.uk/selfassessments/default.aspx

💊Community Pharmacies for minor Illnesses

🚨For Urgent care, telephone the Out of Hours Service on 0300 102 5555

🚑For Emergency care, telephone 999.

Thank you for your understanding

Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.

31/03/2026

🐣 PATIENT NOTICE – UPCOMING EASTER BANK HOLIDAY 🐣
Please be advised that the surgery will be closed on the following dates:
📅 Friday 3rd April 2026
📅 Monday 6th April 2026

💊 Repeat Prescriptions
Please note that repeat prescriptions take up to 72 hours to process (excluding weekends and bank holidays). We kindly ask that you check your medication and order in advance to avoid delays - using the NHS App makes this more efficient https://app.nhs.wales/login

Pharmacies are able to provide emergency supply of medication.

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31/03/2026

Thank you for all your feedback on our Patient Survey this year.

We were delighted with the response we received, with 93% of patients saying they would recommend our Surgery to Family and Friends.

We will work on the improvement areas over the next 12 months

21/03/2026

Barry Minor Injuries Unit could be the best option for you. 🚑

The Minor Injuries Unit at Barry Hospital is an appointment-only service designed to treat a range of minor injuries or illnesses.

These can include:
• Limb injuries (broken bones or fractures)
• Wounds, grazes and minor burns
• Head or face injuries provided there is no loss of consciousness

The Minor Injuries Unit is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4pm, including bank holidays. Call 111 to book an appointment.

Get seen by the right person, in the right place, first time.

20/03/2026

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.

19/03/2026

Important Patient Update: Meningitis Awareness
We are aware of a current meningitis outbreak and would like to remind patients about vaccination and what steps to take.
💉 Vaccination is the best protection:
Men B vaccine is part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule for babies and young children. Your child will be invited for these as eligible between 8 weeks and 13 months.
Pneumococcal vaccine also provides protection against some types of meningitis.
Men ACWY vaccine is routinely offered from school year 9 up to age 25.

📅 Missed a vaccine?
To check if you or your child has missed any of the above vaccinations, please 📞02921841234

⚠️ Important to know:
Meningitis B and Meningitis ACWY vaccine are not routinely available on the NHS for older age groups. Private providers may offer it, but there is currently limited availability nationwide.
📱 Concerned about exposure?
If you are worried about possible exposure related to the outbreak, please seek guidance via the Public Health Wales. https://phw.nhs.wales
🩺 Know the symptoms:
Early symptoms can include fever, headache, vomiting, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, and a rash. If you are concerned about meningitis, seek medical attention.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/symptoms/

Read about the main symptoms of meningitis, including the meningitis rash, and find out when and where to get medical advice if you have any concerns.

10/03/2026

Practice Activity Data

05/03/2026

Hayfever season will soon be upon us.

Your local community pharmacy can provide free treatment for patients aged 2 years and over.
This includes:
• Antihistamines – Tablets or Liquid including Fexofenadine.
• Nasal sprays.
• Eye drops.
A 6-month supply can be issued free of charge.

Advice with symptoms can be found on the Hay Fever and Allergic Rhinitis | Allergy UK | National Charity.
Predicted pollen counts are shown on Pollen forecast - Met Office

18/02/2026

30/01/2026

NEW Appointment Booking System - coming Monday 2nd February 2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Virtual Care Navigator that will be available on our phone line between 8am and 11am for Same Day Requests and after 11am for Prebookable Nurse and GP appointments

This will allow patients to skip the 8am queue and request appointments using the new automated system. Your request will then be dealt with by the Reception Team and allocated to a clinician as appropriate.

You do not have to use this feature and can opt to wait and speak to a Receptionist.

Please bear with us while we navigate this new system and make adjustments as needed to provide the best experience for patients

14/01/2026

Electronic Prescribing Service is launching NEXT WEEK on Wednesday 21st January 2026

Prescriptions will now be sent electronically from our surgery to the nominated pharmacy of your choice - this means you can use any pharmacy that is signed up for EPS
All you need to do is tell your chosen pharmacy you would like to use EPS and we will take care of the rest

***IMPORTANT***
Medication must still be requested. This can be done in 3 ways:
- Order via the NHS Wales app https://app.nhs.wales/login – this is our preferred method, it is available for patients to access whenever is convenient to them and the request comes straight to the prescription team.
- Tick your white repeat slip and place in the post box at the surgery (including branches).
- Order via your preferred pharmacy if they offer this service.
PLEASE NOTE - as part of our preparations for the Electronic Prescribing Service, we will be closing the Repeat Request Ordering Form on our website on Friday 12th December at 17:00. Medications must be ordered after this time using one of the 3 methods above