Roathwell Surgery

28/04/2026

The surgery will be closed tomorrow from 2pm for essential staff training. We will be back open as usual Thursday morning at 8am.
We apologise for any inconvenience.

26/03/2026

Following the success of last week’s MenACWY vaccine catch-up clinics, further sessions are being offered this Saturday (March 28).

Anyone from the ages of 13-14 (Year 9 of secondary school) up to the age of 25 can walk into one of our clinics to receive the vaccine without having to book an appointment.

They are being held in the following locations:
• Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH (Sat, March 28: 9am-4.30pm)
• Maelfa Wellbeing Hub, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9PN (Sat, March 28: 9am-4.30pm)

The MenACWY vaccine is offered to young people aged 13-14 as part of their routine schedule to protect against meningococcal disease. These catch-up sessions are for those who didn’t get the vaccine the first time around.

While rare, meningococcal disease can be very serious and require urgent hospital treatment. It can lead to life-changing disabilities such as amputations, hearing loss, brain damage and scars.

If parents of younger children would like information about their meningitis B and pneumococcal vaccination status - both of which are given to children as part of their routine vaccination schedule up to the age of 2 - please call the vaccination service on 02921 841234 (lines open Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). You can also book any missed doses with your GP.

19/03/2026

⚠️ Meningitis update ⚠️

We understand that many people are feeling concerned about the recent meningitis cases in England. While the risk to the general public remains low, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms and seek medical advice quickly if you’re worried.

Symptoms to look out for include:
▪️Fever
▪️Severe headaches
▪️Neck stiffness
▪️Sensitivity to light
▪️Nausea or vomiting
▪️A rash that doesn’t fade when pressed
▪️Cold hands, feet, drowsiness or confusion

These symptoms can appear in any order, and not everyone gets all of them.

Vaccination reminder - Anyone who has missed their MenACWY vaccine can still receive it up to the age of 25. Please contact the surgery to book an appointment with our practice nurse.
If you are not eligible for the vaccine on the NHS, it is also available privately.

If you are unsure about your vaccination status please contact the surgery.

18/03/2026

⚠️ It’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia as serious illness can take place quickly.

If you, your child, or a loved one, become unwell please contact your GP or 111 ☎️

05/03/2026

Did you know you can text a school nurse for confidential advice about your child?

Parentline is a text message service for parents and carers of children aged 5–16 (including home-educated children).

Text a school nurse on 07312 263178 to get support with a range of issues, from emotional wellbeing and healthy eating to behaviour and relationships.

Messages are monitored Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm and the team aim to reply within one working day.

Visit the website for more information.

02/03/2026

22/01/2026

If you have a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI, Cystitis, a water infection) your local community pharmacy can help under the NHS Common Ailments Service.

If you’re female, aged 16 to 64 and think you have a UTI, a pharmacist can assess you and may be able to offer treatment.

The pharmacist will see you in a private room, assess your symptoms and provide antibiotics if they’re needed.

You don’t always need an appointment, but it’s best to call ahead to check a pharmacist is available.

For more information and to see if your nearest pharmacy offers the service, visit the NHS 111 Wales website 🔗 ⬇️

21/01/2026

13/01/2026

If you’re aged 11-18 and need mental health support, The Hangout is here to help you.

Developed in partnership with Platfform, The Hangout is a welcoming and safe space for young people with sites in Cardiff and Barry.

If you need emotional wellbeing or mental health support, or just somebody to speak to, you’re always welcome at The Hangout.

📍 26-28 Churchill Way, CF10 2DY
📍 3A Tynewydd Road, CF62 8HB
🕙3pm – 9pm Monday to Friday, 12pm – 6pm at the weekends & bank holidays.

Visit the website to find out more.

21/10/2025

We are having issues with our phone lines. We are working to rectify this as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have an urgent medical issue please contact 111 for advice.

26/09/2025

Update: This issue has now been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

Please be aware that Roathwell Surgery are experiencing problems with their phone lines which means it could take longer for your call to be answered.

We ask for your patience and understanding while the practice is working to get the issue resolved.

25/09/2025

We are having problems with our phone lines this afternoon. Please bare with us whilst we get this fixed.