Cwm Garw Practice

03/05/2026

We will be closed on Monday 4th May for the Bank Holiday.
As always please call 111 for any enquiries you may have when we are closed and 999 for any Emergencies.

27/04/2026

NOTICE
We have had a minor glitch with the Phone System when they initially opened but the lines are now open and working correctly.

20/04/2026

As the holiday season approaches we would like to remind our patients that medication to delay menstruation in female patients needs to be booked in advance, please plan ahead if you have any trips booked.

Pharmacies are also able to offer this medication privately should you require it more urgently.

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Unfortunately a GP has been taken ill today so we have limited availability. Please we ask only to call if urgent issue that cannot wait. Please where possible use the Pharmacy minor ailment scheme or 111 for advice. Thank you Cwm Garw Practice

24/03/2026

HALF DAY CLOSURE - STAFF TRAINING
Due to staff training the Practice will be closed on Tuesday 24th March from 1pm onwards (Llangeinor and Bettws 12.30pm). We will reopen at 8.00am on Wednesday 25th March.
During closure time if you have a medical emergency, please call 999. If you have a medical concern that cannot wait until Wednesday 25th March, please call the usual surgery number and an alternative number will be available to our GP cover. You can call GP out of hours from 6.30pm on 111. Please remember you can use any pharmacy for access to advice for common ailments. Please note this service will not have access to your medical records and will not be able to issue repeat prescriptions.
Many thanks
Cwm Garw Practice

20/03/2026

Unfortunately a GP has been taken ill today so we have limited availability. Please we ask only to call if urgent issue that cannot wait. Please where possible use the Pharmacy minor ailment scheme or 111 for advice.

09/03/2026

‼️ We have been made aware of an urgent recall of Ramipril 5mg capsules made by Crescent pharma ‼️

Batch number GR164099
Exp date 10/2026
Pack size 28

These packs may contain the drug Amlodopine instead of Ramipril
If you have recently collected a prescription for Ramipril 5mg please check your package and return to the pharmacy for an alternative.

05/03/2026

We have been notified that the X-Ray department at Maesteg hospital will be closed from 16/3/26 to 20/3/26

23/02/2026

HALF DAY CLOSURE - STAFF TRAINING
Due to staff training the Practice will be closed on Tuesday 24th February from 1pm onwards (Llangeinor and Bettws 12.30pm). We will reopen at 8.00am on Wednesday 25th February.
During closure time if you have a medical emergency, please call 999. If you have a medical concern that cannot wait until Wednesday 25th February, please call the usual surgery number and an alternative number will be available to our GP cover. You can call GP out of hours from 6.30pm on 111. Please remember you can use any pharmacy for access to advice for common ailments. Please note this service will not have access to your medical records and will not be able to issue repeat prescriptions.
Many thanks
Cwm Garw Practice

12/02/2026

*** Urgent ***
Due to GP illnesses in the practice, tomorrow Friday 13th Feb we will only be able to deal with the most Urgent cases. Please if possible only call the practice if an Emergency.
You can use Pharmacy service for Minor ailments and 111 for help and support.
We have already made plans for next week for cover so please bear with us.
Thank you.

09/02/2026

❗️ Repeat Prescription Ordering Hub Closure – Important Patient Update ❗️

Repeat Prescription Ordering Hub Closure

Important: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have made the decision to decommission the Repeat Prescription Ordering Hub. The planned date of closure is 30th April 2026.
We are strongly advising patients to ensure they are aware of other ways to order their repeat prescriptions before the anticipated closure.

How to order your repeat prescription

Option 1: Email the request (recommended method) please include your name, DOB and the items you require to-

Pontycymmer.prescriptions@wales.nhs.uk
Llangeinor.dispensary@wales.nhs.uk
Bettws.dispensary@wales.nhs.uk

Option 2: Repeat slip (paper request)

If you cannot use the internet (or someone cannot set this up on your behalf), then please;

Drop a repeat slip into the boxes in branch, or
Please speak to your local pharmacy team to find out if they offer any services that may support you, please note local
Pharmacies are not obliged to offer this service.

All repeat prescription requests currently take 72 hours to process.

We will not be able to take any repeat prescription requests over the telephone.