Waterfront Medical Centre

16/06/2026

📢 Patient Reminder 📢

The surgery will be closed tomorrow afternoon from 2pm-6pm for essential staff training. Any prescriptions will need to be picked up prior to closure at 2pm. The practice will re-open as normal on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 8am.

Please see the post for more information. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for support and understanding.

📢 Closed for Staff Training - Weds 17th June 2026 📢

On this date, the Waterfront Medical Centre will be closed between 2pm - 6.30pm for essential staff training therefore we will be EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS ONLY from 8am on this day. The doors to the surgery will close at 2pm meaning any prescriptions will need to be picked up prior to this.

In the case of an emergency (that’s not 999) please call 0300 102 5555 during this time. After 6.30pm, please call the usual surgery number 01446 734131 to be put through to the out of hours service.

The practice will re-open as normal on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 8am. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for support and understanding.

15/06/2026

⚠️ Public Health Wales - MenB Vaccination Update ⚠️

Please do not contact your GP surgery regarding this as this vaccination program is run by the health board. As stated in the post below, the health board will be inviting eligible individuals from July 6th onwards. Please see the post below for more information.

15/06/2026

📢 Closed for Staff Training - Weds 17th June 2026 📢

On this date, the Waterfront Medical Centre will be closed between 2pm - 6.30pm for essential staff training therefore we will be EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS ONLY from 8am on this day. The doors to the surgery will close at 2pm meaning any prescriptions will need to be picked up prior to this.

In the case of an emergency (that’s not 999) please call 0300 102 5555 during this time. After 6.30pm, please call the usual surgery number 01446 734131 to be put through to the out of hours service.

The practice will re-open as normal on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 8am. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for support and understanding.

12/06/2026

⭐️ Vale Flying Start Dad's Stay & Play
📅 10am - 11am on Tuesdays between 16th June - 14th July 2026
📍 Community Enterprise Centre, Barry

Join Flying Start's play sessions where they explore music and movement, walking and talking, stories and rhymes, treasure baskets and messy play.

For further information contact Flying Start on:
☎ 01446 732180
📧 [email protected]

10/06/2026

New SilverCloud Programme: Control Harmful Gambling

NHS Wales is now able to offer nationwide access to an online programme for people affected by gambling.

Use the link below to sign up to the free programme:
nhswales.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/

08/06/2026

Regular eye-health checks can help prevent and detect serious problems, and you should visit your local optometrist for an eye test every two years.

Click the link to find out about NHS optometry services in Wales:

How you can access urgent and routine eye health care with an NHS Wales optometrist

05/06/2026

💊 Get treated at your local community Pharmacy 💊

Did you know many pharmacies now offer the Welsh Common Ailments Service, including:

✔️ Sore Throat Test & Treat Service
They can assess your symptoms, carry out a throat swab test if needed, and provide treatment — without the need to take up a GP appointment.

✔️ UTI Service
For women aged 16–64 with uncomplicated urinary tract infection symptoms, they can assess and provide appropriate treatment quickly and confidentially.

Community Pharmacies and services offered:
https://111.wales.nhs.uk/localservices/pharmacyfaq/

03/06/2026

When suicidal thoughts are loud, it can seem like there’s no other way you’ll ever feel.
But that feeling comes from the pain you’re currently in. It’s not a fact about what’s ahead for you. Hold on - you won’t feel like this forever.

🌊 Call Samaritans free day or night on 116 123

01/06/2026

Exam season is with us, and it can be a tough time for children and young people. Here are some simple ways you can support your child and help them manage stress.

📝 For information on ways to help your child beat exam stress:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/help-your-child-beat-exam-stress/

📝 For more information and tips on preparing for exams:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/help-for-teenagers-young-adults-and-students/tips-on-preparing-for-exams/

28/05/2026

Warm weather can trigger asthma - are you prepared? 🌞

Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties, so please ensure you stay hydrated in the sun, avoid known triggers like pollen and pollution and always keep your inhaler with you.

For more tips, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/asthma/