Vale Group Practice

16/07/2026

📢 PATIENT NOTICE 📢

From Thursday 23rd July 2026, Vale group Practice will be able to use EPS to send prescriptions electronically.

The Electronic Prescription Service, also known as EPS, is an NHS Wales digital service that helps prescriptions move securely from your GP surgery to your chosen pharmacy.

Instead of relying on paper prescriptions, EPS allows the prescription to be sent electronically, helping to make the process easier and more convenient for patients, GP practices and community pharmacies.

What this means for patients -

📩 More convenient - Your prescription can be sent directly to your chosen pharmacy, reducing the need to collect a paper prescription from the surgery.

🔒 More secure - Prescriptions are transferred electronically through NHS Wales systems, helping to reduce paper handling and lost prescriptions.

📝Easier for repeat prescriptions - EPS can help make the prescription process smoother, especially for patients who regularly use the same pharmacy.

What you need to do

📍Nominate a pharmacy - Tell us at the surgery when you next attend, OR ask your chosen pharmacy to set your nomination.

📝Order prescriptions as usual - The process for requesting repeat prescriptions does not change.

📵No digital device needed - You do not need a computer or smartphone to use EPS.

Animated video explaining Digital Medicines Programmes in Wales.

16/06/2026

📢 Patient Notice 📢

22/05/2026

🚨 REMINDER🚨

We will be closed on Monday 25th May for the Bank Holiday!
We will be back open as normal on Tuesday 26th May

📞 Need urgent help while we’re closed? 📞
Please contact the out-of-hours service by calling 111

For information on which Pharmacies are open during the Bank Holiday, please click on the following link https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/our-services/community-pharmacies/community-pharmacy-may-bank-holiday-opening-hours/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR9IHVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBYaGN3dFQycHNJc0NGTlo5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs85d8SQLNia0HBehk7RdkDU4P5AC4POLT2wRab0RdBwBOw3Pzwh9QaNtmIq_aem_-X_UuZLVsDRaj8k9IJAiRg

15/05/2026

📢 UPCOMING BANK HOLIDAY📢

Patient reminder that the surgery will be closed on the following date:

📅 Monday 25th May 2026

Repeat Prescriptions take 72hrs after 9am to process (not including weekends or bank holidays) so please check your medication and ensure you order ahead of time to avoid any delays.

If your medication is ordered through a nominated pharmacy, it is your responsibility to contact them and check your medication is ordered ahead of time

08/05/2026

If you are eligible for a COVID-19 or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination this spring, you will soon receive a letter to attend your appointment.

Please don’t miss this opportunity to get protected. If you have any questions or if you need to rearrange your appointment, please contact our call centre on 02921 841234.

08/05/2026

Parents and carers with children in Barry primary schools are urged to be extra vigilant with their handwashing due to an outbreak of hepatitis A in the town.

Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver and can make people feel unwell with a fever, sickness and cause yellowing around the skin or eyes. However, in most cases it is a mild illness that most people make a full recovery from without long-term health problems.

Public Health Wales is working with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Vale of Glamorgan Council to look into a small number of Hepatitis A cases of the same strain, which have been identified in three separate households in Barry. The information we have about this strain suggests the infection may be spreading locally.

A team of health experts has been brought together to better understand how the infection is spreading and make sure the right action is being taken. Those who have been unwell are receiving appropriate care and are recovering well.

As a precaution, vaccination has already been offered to people who have been in close contact with those infected. Public Health Wales has contacted everyone identified as needing a vaccine. You do not need to contact your GP to request a vaccine unless you need one for travel to a country where Hep A is very common.

Susan Mably, Consultant in Health Protection for Public Health Wales, said: "We would like to thank people in Barry for their support while we have been looking into these clusters of cases.

"We are now writing to parents who have children in primary schools in Barry to ask them to be vigilant with their children’s handwashing to prevent further spread of infection.

"The best way to prevent the spread of Hepatitis A is to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. This is important after going to the bathroom, changing nappies and before preparing or eating food.

"Some young children who are infected may not show any symptoms but can spread the infection to others who can then become unwell. Parents and carers should help and remind young children to wash their hands properly. If you or your child feels unwell and have symptoms such as a fever, feeling very tired, a loss of appetite, feeling sick or being sick or have yellow skin or eyes you should contact your GP or NHS 111 Wales.”

08/05/2026

Travel Clinic at High Street Pharmacy, Barry offering:

•Full comprehensive advice on all treatment needed
•Vaccinations (most are in stock so can be given on the day)
•Malaria prophylaxis and advice
•Altitude sickness treatment
•Tropical strength insect repellents
•Certification for Yellow Fever and Meningitis as needed

Book online at http://highstreetpharmacy.wales or ring us on 01446 733789

28/04/2026

🗣 Do you live in or near Cardiff? Don't forget that every Wednesday The Welsh Rugby Union Mental Health Hub is at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, in partnership with the Jac Lewis Foundation and The Royal Foundation.

🕙 10am – 3pm
📍 Entry via Gate 4, Westgate Street
👥 Open to over 18s

Get instant, confidential support for mental health & wellness, housing & finance, training & jobs, legal advice and a cuppa ☕

No barriers. No judgement. Just help when you need it 💚

🗣 Do live live in or near Cardiff? Don't forget that every Wednesday The Welsh Rugby Union Mental Health Hub is at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, in partnership with the Jac Lewis Foundation and The Royal Foundation.

🕙 10am – 3pm
📍 Entry via Gate 4, Westgate Street
👥 Open to over 18s

Get instant, confidential support for mental health & wellness, housing & finance, training & jobs, legal advice and a cuppa ☕

No barriers. No judgement. Just help when you need it 💚

27/04/2026

📢 PATIENT NOTICE - UPCOMING MAY BANK HOLIDAYS📢

The Surgery will be closed on the following dates:

📅 Monday 4th May 2026
📅 Monday 25th May 2026

Repeat Prescriptions take 72hrs after 9am to process (not including weekends or bank holidays) so please check your medication and ensure you order ahead of time to avoid any delays.

If your medication is ordered through a nominated pharmacy, it is your responsibility to contact them and check your medication is ordered ahead of time.