Eglwysbach Medical Practice

05/12/2025

🌟 Take Control of Your Diabetes Journey! 🌟



Are you living with Type 2 Diabetes or caring for someone who is? Join our Education Programme for Patients (EPP) courses designed to empower you with the knowledge, confidence, and support to manage your condition and improve your wellbeing.



🩺 EPP Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Programme (DSMP)

📅 Duration: 6 weeks

🕒 Sessions: 2.5 hours each

💬 Learn practical skills to manage your diabetes, improve your lifestyle, and connect with others who understand your journey.



🦶 STANCE Diabetic Footcare Programme

📅 Duration: 1 session (1hr 45min)

🦶 Focused on foot health for people with diabetes — learn how to prevent complications and keep your feet healthy and safe.



💻 All sessions are delivered virtually, led by trained tutors who have lived experience with long-term health conditions.



✅ Open to anyone aged 18+

📲 Register now via our self-referral form: https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/wise-ctm/wise-registration-form/or call the WISE team on 01685 351451

20/11/2025

GP Training afternoon - 20 November 2025


Protected Learning time for all Cwm Taff Morgannwg GP Surgeries
Thursday 20th November 2025

We will be closed from 1:00pm on the above date.

If you require urgent medical care between 1:00pm and 6:30pm

Please call the surgery number to obtain the ‘On Call service number’

If you require general health advice

Please ring 111

Our Local Pharmacies can offer advice under the common Ailments Scheme

Usual out of hours will take over from 6:30pm

17/11/2025

TEMPORARY HOLD ON BOOKING ROUTINE APPOINTMENTS


Due to our computer system migration this week , we are not booking routine appointments until the afternoon on Wednesday, 19 November .

At this time, we are only able to book urgent, on-the-day appointments.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this transition.

11/11/2025

******Our computer system will be down at 12 noon today in preparation for our new clinical system on the 19th of November 2025 ***.

As a result, we will not be able to access ANY aspect of your medical records.

This means that we will be running at a significantly reduced service and will have the capacity to deal with urgent matters only.

If your matter is not urgent, please contact us from 8am tomorrow morning when the computers will be back up and running.

Thank you for your patience!

03/11/2025

Notice: Temporary Delay in Processing Subject Access Requests


We are currently in the process of changing our computer systems to improve the way we manage patient information and deliver care.

During this transition, there may be a temporary delay in processing Subject Access Requests (SARs) — requests for copies of your medical records.

Please be assured that we are working hard to keep any delay to a minimum. We will continue to process all requests as promptly as possible and, where required, we will inform you if an extension to the usual one-month response time is needed in line with UK GDPR.



Please be assured that we are working hard to minimise any delays, and all requests will be processed as soon as possible.

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

06/10/2025

****Important Notice: Clinical System Migration***

The practice will be switching to a new clinical system on the 19th of November 2025

As a result, we will not be able to access ANY aspect of your medical records from 12 noon on Monday 10th November.

This means that we will be running at a significantly reduced service and will have the capacity to deal with urgent matters only.

Our online functions such as the NHS Wales App will also be unavailable during this period.

PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS

If your repeat medication is due during this time, we ask that you put your request in week commencing 27th October. If you do have enough medication to last you, please order after 21st November.

Please note we will not be able to access your notes and issue routine repeat medication during this downtime.

Ahead of the system downtime we will be issuing double prescriptions for eligible patients in the month of October.

APPOINTMENTS

We will be operating an on the day Emergency only Surgery during these dates.

Please be aware we will not be able to access your clinical record for test results, therapy or medical history record during the period 10th to 19th November.

NEW PATIENT REGISTRATION REQUESTS

Whilst we will still be accepting patients to register with us, we will not be able to enter your details onto our clinical system during the period 10thto 19th November.

Please be patient with us as this transition will cause extra upheaval for all staff and patients, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please contact the surgery if you are taken ill during this downtime in the normal manner. Alternatively, please use your local Pharmacy or ring 111 for advice.

Please pass this information on to your families, friends and neighbours

26/09/2025

Saturday 4 October appointments available . Please contact the surgery to book.

14/09/2025

Flu vaccination appointments - available to book

People sometimes think a bad cold is flu, but having flu can often be much worse than a cold and you may need to stay in bed for a few days. In the worst cases, flu can result in a stay in hospital, or even death. Some people are more susceptible to the effects of flu.

For them, it can increase the risk of developing more serious illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia, or can make existing conditions worse.

You should consider having the vaccine if you have any long-term health condition listed above, or you are:
aged 65 years or over
pregnant
children of a certain age
living in a residential or nursing home
the main carer of an older or disabled person
living with someone who has lowered immunity due to disease or treatment.

Give us a call today to book your vaccination appointment.

15/07/2025

HALF DAY CLOSURE
Protected Learning Time
Thursday 17 July 2025

Along with other practices in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board we will be closed from 13:00 hrs on the above date.

If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999. If you need urgent care that cannot wait until the surgery is open, please ring 01443 406811 for details of the “out of hours service”.
Alternatively, you can phone 111 if you need health information and advice.

Community Pharmacies are also open and offer access to the Common Ailment Service offering free advice and medication if required for common ailments such as coughs, headaches, sore throat, diarrhoea etc.

Thank you.

15/05/2025

Do you or a loved one have lived experience of inherited conditions or genetic testing?
Be part of a community that’s helping to improve these experiences in future.
Genomics Partnership Wales are seeking interest from individuals to join their Patient and Public Sounding Board in 2025!
This is an exciting opportunity for a range of individuals to join the conversation on the future of genomics in Wales. They are committed to working with patients and members of the public, to explain things in a clear and simple way, empowering the citizens of Wales to understand more about what genomics can mean for them.
Expressions of interest are welcome from individuals who:
• Have personal (or care for someone who has) experience of genetic testing / genomics / precision medicine / clinical trials / inherited cancer / rare diseases / developmental delay disorders
• Have good communication skills
• Can represent under-served from groups
• Do not have professional experience of working in the field of genomics
• Are available to attend (virtual) induction training on 2 July and the first meeting
on 3 July 2025
Applications are open until 31st May, if you feel that you or anyone you know may be interested then please see their website or role description for further information or register your interest here.
https://healthandcareresearchwales.org/inherited-or-rare-disease-or-experience-genetic-testing
https://genomicspartnership.wales/join-our-sounding-board/
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A oes gennych chi neu anwylyd brofiad bywyd o gyflyrau etifeddol neu brofion genetig?
Byddwch yn rhan o gymuned sy'n helpu i wella'r profiadau hyn yn y dyfodol.
Mae ceisiadau i ymuno â’n Bwrdd Seinio Cleifion a’r Cyhoedd bellach ar agor ar gyfer 2025!
Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i ystod o unigolion ymuno â'r sgwrs ar ddyfodol genomeg yng Nghymru. Maent wedi ymrwymo i weithio gyda phasyddion a chleientiaid y cyhoedd, i esbonio pethau mewn ffordd glir a syml, gan roi pŵer i dinasyddion Cymru ddeall mwy am
beth gall genomigau ei olygu iddynt.
Pwy sy’n cael cymryd rhan?
Pobl:
• sydd â phrofiad personol (neu’n gofalu am rywun sydd â phrofiad) o brofion genetig / genomeg / meddygaeth fanwl / treialon clinigol / canser etifeddol / clefydau prin / anhwylderau oedi mewn datblygiad
• sy’n meddu ar sgiliau cyfathrebu da
• sy’n gallu cynrychioli grwpiau sydd heb eu gwasanaethu’n ddigonol
• nad oes ganddyn nhw brofiad proffesiynol o weithio ym maes genomeg
• sydd ar gael i fynychu hyfforddiant cynefino (rhithwir) ddydd Mawrth 2 Gorffennaf a’r cyfarfod cyntaf ddydd Mercher 3 Gorffennaf
Mae ceisiadau ar agor tan 31 Mai, os yw hyn yn apelio atoch chi neu unrhyw un rydych chi'n ei adnabod, yna edrychwch ar eu gwefan neu ddisgrifiad rôl am ragor o wybodaeth neu cofrestrwch eich diddordeb yma.
https://ymchwiliechydagofalcymru.org/clefyd-etifeddol-neu-brin-neu-brofiad-o-brofion-genetig
https://genomicspartnership.wales/cy/ymunwch-ar-bwrdd-seinio/

Ymunwch â’r Bwrdd Seinio LAWRLWYTHWCH Y DISGRIFIAD SWYDD YMGEISIWCH NAWR Sut I Gymryd Rhan Rydyn ni’n ymrwymedig i weithio gyda chleifion ac aelodau o’r cyhoedd i egluro pethau mewn ffo…

12/05/2025

HALF DAY CLOSURE - Thursday 15 May 2025
Protected Learning Time

Along with other practices in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board we will be closed from 13:00 hrs on the above date.

If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999. If you need urgent care that cannot wait until the surgery is open, please ring 01443 406811 for details of the “out of hours service”.

Alternatively, you can phone 111 if you need health information and advice.

Community Pharmacies are also open and offer access to the Common Ailment Service offering free advice and medication if required for common ailments such as coughs, headaches, sore throat, diarrhoea etc.

Thank you.

24/04/2025

The Surgery will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday, 05 May 2025.

Should you have a medical emergency when the surgery is closed please call 111 or visit 111.wales.nhs.uk/ for advice and to check your symptoms.