Vale Group Practice

18/11/2025

If type 1 diabetes is left undiagnosed, it can get really serious, really quickly. But knowing the signs can avoid a medical emergency and save lives.

Our 4Ts campaign is all about helping you spot the four most common signs of type 1 diabetes in both adults and children, and they’re really easy to remember.

Toilet – Going for a wee more often.
Thirsty – Non-stop thirst and drinking more than usual.
Tired – Feeling more tired and having less energy than usual.
Thinner – Unexplained weight loss.
Download your posters today and help us raise awareness of the 4Ts of type 1 diabetes.

You can find out more about the 4Ts at www.diabetes.org.uk/the4Ts.

18/11/2025

📢 PATIENT INFORMATION 📢

For patients who have not yet had their Flu Jab, we will be holding a further Flu Clinic on:

🗓️ Monday 1st December
in
📌Highlight Park Surgery

Please contact the surgery to book your appointment

03/11/2025

03/11/2025

24/09/2025

📢 Important Patient Notice 📢

Our team will be taking part in essential staff training today

🕐 Practice Closure:
• The surgeries will be closed between 1.30pm - 5.30pm, unless you are attending for an emergency or pre-booked appointment
• We will be running EMERGENCIES ONLY from 8.00am

💊 Prescriptions:
• Please ensure any prescriptions are collected before 1.30pm, unless you have nominated a pharmacy

📞 Telephone Lines:
• Our phone lines will remain open for URGENT CLINICAL CALLS ONLY during this time - by calling 01446 733515

🩺For non-urgent healthcare advice and information, you can visit the NHS 111 Wales website on 111.wales.nhs.uk or attend your local pharmacy

🏥 Normal service will resume at 8.00am on Thursday 25th September 2025

Thank you for your understanding as we dedicate this time to training, helping us continue to provide you with the best possible care

23/09/2025

📢IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION REGARDING FLU CLINICS📢

Any patients that have received a text message advising them to make an appointment for a flu jab, we are currently having technical issues with the system, please call again tomorrow and it will be up and running as usual

Thank you

21/08/2025

With the August Bank Holiday fast approaching we would like to remind patients of the Surgery opening hours around this time.

The surgery will be closed on:
🗓️Monday 25th August

Normal surgery hours will resume on Tuesday 26th August

Please plan ahead, check your medication

With the closure for the Bank Holiday, we anticipate being very busy following this (26th August)

Please:
- check your symptoms online via https://111.wales.nhs.uk
- visit your local community pharmacy for minor illnesses, which do not require an appointment
- see https://www.gov.wales/help-us-help-you for lots of useful advice & guidance on available services
- order your repeat prescription in advance of the Easter Bank Holiday
- contact NHS 111 Wales by telephone ☎️ particularly when we are closed

We hope you have a lovely bank holiday weekend

19/08/2025

📢 Important Update from the Department of Sexual Health (DOSH)

From 10th September, DOSH services will be relocating from Broad Street Clinic to Barry Hospital.

The new location will run the following clinics every Wednesday:
• 🚶‍♀️ Walk-in clinic for Depo Provera contraceptive injection
• 🧒 Dedicated under-18s clinic offering contraception, testing, treatment and advice

For more information about our Barry Hospital clinic, please visit the website: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/our-services/sexual-health/finding-us-in-barry-hospital1/

Please note: The main hub clinic continues to operate at Cardiff Royal Infirmary offering contraception and sexual health services.

Please visit the website for more information: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/our-services/sexual-health/

19/08/2025

📢EXCITING OPPORTUNITY📢

We are excited to announce that we have an opportunity for a new member of Reception Staff to join our busy Medical Practice!

Are you a friendly, organised and compassionate individual looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare sector? We have a fantastic opening for a Receptionist/Call Handler at our surgery.

🔎 Positions: GP Receptionist/Call Handler x2
💼 Location: Vale Group Practice
🕒 Hours: 30 hours per week, shift pattern
🛠️ Experience: Ideally, but not necessary as full training given

If you are ready to join our team we would love to hear from you!
Send your CV to Helen.McauleySadler2@wales.nhs.uk
or drop in your CV to the Surgery for the attention of the Practice Manager

🌟 Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to be part of a caring and dedicated team.

Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting career in healthcare

25/07/2025

📞 The Obstetric Assessment Unit at the University Hospital of Wales is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 029 20744658 Please give us a call any time that you are worried or unsure!

25/07/2025

Have Your Say on Health & Social Care in Barry!

We’re from Llais – the voice of the people for health and care in Wales – and we’re coming to town!

We want to hear YOUR views on health and care services in the area. What’s working? What’s not? What needs to change?

We’ll be at:

📅24.07.2025 - Ty Dyfan Care Home, Barry
30.07.2025 – Waterfront GP Practice
31.07.2025 – Buttrills Community Centre

📅04.08.2025 – Warm Space: Barry Library
05.08.2025 – It’s a Knockout (Youth Event)
06.08.2025 - New Horizons Day Centre
07.08.2025 - Buttrills Community Centre
12.08.2025 – West Quay Medical Centre
13.08.2025 – Vale Show
13.08.2025 – Castleland Community Centre
15.08.2025 – Coffee club: Barry Library
18.08.2025 – FAN Group: Barry Library
19.08.2025 – Rondell House Day Service
20.08.2025 – Vale Carers Group
20.08.2025 – Castleland Community Centre

This is your chance to help shape the future of services in your community.

Whether it’s a quick chat or a detailed suggestion, we’d love to hear from you!

Every voice matters!

You can contact us in different ways -
📝https://forms.office.com/e/bu2M4iyX9a

✉️cardiffandvaleenquiries@llaiscymru.org
📞0290750112

16/06/2025

It's Myeloma Awareness Week. Here’s what you need to know about this type of cancer 👇

Myeloma is a type of cancer that develops from plasma cells in the bone marrow.

Symptoms can include bone pain, lots of infections or infections that don't go away, feeling thirstier than usual and feeling more tired or breathless than what's normal for you.

If you’ve noticed anything unusual for you, or any changes that haven’t gone away, talk to your doctor. In most cases, it won’t be cancer, but if it is, diagnosing it early can make a real difference.

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