St Davids Court Surgery

06/06/2026

05/06/2026

Did you see this diabetes feature on BBC News?

We are proud to share the full video, which was filmed at our practice and features Dr Amir Ghanghro discussing diabetes awareness, the importance of recognising symptoms, and seeking advice early.

We hope you find the information helpful. If you have any concerns about diabetes or your risk of developing it, please contact the practice for advice.

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Applications for nursery places starting in 2027 are now open!

If your child was born between 1 Sept 2023 – 31 December 2023 and you are applying for a nursery place from Spring 2027 you will get your offer on 5 October 2026.

If your child was born between 1 Jan 2024 – 31 March 2024 and you are applying for a nursery place to start in Summer 2027 you will get your offer on 8 Jan 2027! The application process closes on 29 June 2026.

https://orlo.uk/ViK5i

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Two major concerts are coming to Principality Stadium this summer:

📅 Take That – Tuesday 16 June
📅 Metallica – Sunday 28 June

To keep everyone safe, there will be a full road closure around the stadium from 3pm to midnight on both dates.

The full travel advice is available here: https://orlo.uk/W1e88

Key Travel Advice
• The M4 is expected to be very busy – please plan ahead.
• Arrive early to avoid delays.
• Consider using the Park & Ride instead of driving into the city centre.
• Check traffic updates via Traffic Wales or Traffic Wales South - Traffig Cymru De

Road Closures
• City centre roads will close from 3pm to midnight, including St Mary Street, Wood Street, Westgate Street and surrounding areas.
• Scott Road and Park Street will close from 7am.
• Additional closures will affect access near the train station and Civic Centre.
• Penarth Road will close shortly before and after the concerts finish.

Trains
• Extra trains will run, but services are expected to be very busy.
• A queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central and Queen Street stations from around 9:45pm.
• Buy your ticket before joining queues.

Park & Ride
• Take That (16 June): Cardiff City Stadium (Leckwith) – £15 per car
• Metallica (28 June): Sports Village (Cardiff Bay) – £15 per car
• First buses from 10:30am, last return buses at midnight.

Event Parking
• Event parking is available at both the Civic Centre and Sophia Gardens
• Cost: £20 payable on the day for cars and £30 for coaches.

04/06/2026

📢 ADVANCE NOTICE TO PATIENTS 📢

🏥 The Practice will be CLOSED from 2:00pm on Wednesday 17th June for Protected Educational Time (CPET) staff training.

This dedicated training time allows our clinical and administrative teams to attend essential updates and development sessions, helping us continue to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care for our patients.

❗ We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

💊 Need help while we're closed?

🩺 For urgent medical advice that cannot wait until the practice reopens:
📞 Call NHS 111 Wales on 111
💻 Visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/?locale=en&term=A

💊 Community pharmacies can help with many common illnesses, minor ailments, medication advice and urgent medication needs.
🔎 Find an open pharmacy: https://111.wales.nhs.uk/localservices/pharmacy/

🚨 For medical emergencies only (such as chest pain, signs of a stroke, severe breathing difficulties or heavy bleeding), please call 999 immediately.

🕘 The Practice will reopen as normal on Thursday 18th June.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. 💙

03/06/2026

When life feels busy or difficult, taking small moments throughout your day to focus on your wellbeing really can make a difference.✨

Whether it’s a lunchtime walk, curling up with a cup of tea and a good book, or catching up with friends, it’s the small things that can have a big impact ☕📖🌿

Follow Hapus - For our mental wellbeing for everyday tips to support your wellbeing 💚

03/06/2026

A new diabetic eye screening video is now available. 🎥

Knowing what to expect can make all the difference. This new video walks you through the diabetic eye screening appointment step-by-step, helping you feel informed and confident ahead of your visit.

Diabetic eye screening helps protect your sight by finding changes early, often before you notice any symptoms. 💙

The video is available in Welsh, English and BSL.

For more information, visit: https://phw.nhs.wales/resources/diabetic-eye-screening-what-to-expect/