Castle Surgery

20/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

17/03/2026

📢 Patient Notice – 17th March 2026

Our disabled toilet facilities are currently being refurbished. We expect this work to take approximately 10 working days, during which time these facilities will be unavailable.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you require access to alternative toilet facilities, please speak to a member of our reception team, who will be happy to assist and direct you to the staff toilets.

Thank you for your understanding.

16/03/2026

🚪 Notice to Patients 🚪

Our rear/side door is currently out of order, so please use the front door for entry and exit until further notice.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

09/03/2026

💉 Are you aged 13–14? Don’t miss your school vaccinations!

Young people aged 13–14 are offered the Teenage 3-in-1 booster and the MenACWY vaccine to help protect against serious diseases.

These vaccines help protect against:
• Tetanus
• Diphtheria
• Polio
• Meningitis and sepsis

Every year, over 500,000 young people in the UK receive these vaccines. The vaccination only takes a few seconds and is safe and effective.

❓ Missed your vaccine or have questions?
Speak to your school nurse, immunisation team, or GP surgery.

For more information about teenage vaccinations visit:
phw.nhs.wales/vaccines/Children-YoungPeople

09/03/2026

👶 Free Webinar for Parents & Carers: Infant Cow’s Milk Allergy

Join Allergy UK for a free online webinar designed to support parents and carers of babies diagnosed with cow’s milk allergy.

🗓 Thursday 26 March 2026
⏰ 7pm – 9pm

Hear from expert paediatric allergy dietitians about:
✔️ Symptoms and diagnosis
✔️ Allergy testing and other food allergens
✔️ Feeding, weaning, and safely reintroducing milk

There will also be a live Q&A with clinical experts.

👉 Register for free: bit.ly/AUKWebinarCMA

Please see the poster below for more details.

05/03/2026

02/03/2026

January 2026

20/02/2026

📢 Surgery Closure Notice 📢

Please note that the surgery will be closed on Wednesday 25th February from 1:30pm for staff training.

💊 Knights Pharmacy will remain open until 5:30pm, accessible via their outside service window.

🚨 If you have a life-threatening emergency, please attend A&E or dial 999.

☎️ For urgent care that cannot wait until the surgery reopens, please call 01656 523650.
📞 You can also contact NHS 111 for health advice and support.
If you have difficulty accessing 111, please call 0345 46 47.

🏥 Community pharmacies are also open and offer the Common Ailment Service, providing free advice and medication where appropriate for common conditions such as coughs, headaches, sore throats, and diarrhoea.

Thank you for your understanding 💙

Castle Surgery

11/02/2026

📢 Important Notice: Electronic Prescriptions (EPS)

EPS is going live soon!

From 10th March 2026 your prescriptions will be sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice.

👉 What do you need to do?
Please complete a Pharmacy Nomination Form to tell us which pharmacy you would like your prescriptions sent to.
• Forms are available at reception
• A member of staff can help if you have any questions
✅ Why nominate a pharmacy?
• Faster and more convenient prescription processing
• No need to collect paper prescriptions
• Your medication will be ready at your chosen pharmacy

Thank you for your cooperation
Please return your completed form to reception

Many thanks,
Castle Surgery

03/02/2026

Planned IT Maintenance – Wednesday 4th February

Please note that the surgery’s internet systems will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday 4th February, between 12:00pm and 2:00pm due to planned maintenance.

📞 Telephone lines will remain open, however there may be some delays during this time.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.

Castle Surgery.

02/02/2026

December 2025

05/01/2026

⚠️ Important Safety Notice ⚠️

Due to the current weather conditions we kindly ask all patients and visitors to take extra care when walking, wear suitable footwear, and allow extra time for your visit.

If you feel unsafe accessing the surgery, please contact us and we will do our best to help.

Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe ❄️