North Cardiff Medical Centre

27/01/2026

📢 CHANGES TO WOUND CARE SERVICES 📢

North Cardiff Medical Centre has always strived to deliver high quality care to its patient population. Over several years, as you may be aware, wider GP funding continues to be reduced with all surgeries feeling this impact. NCMC is no exception to this.

One service provision we have continued to deliver despite these funding issues has been wound care. Unfortunately, the demand for wound care from our surgery has grown significantly and disproportionately to the funding provided, to the detriment of other core services we want to provide for you.

- Wound care in 2025 required 50% of our nursing appointments and was supported by a funding stream that represents only 6% of our annual nursing budget. As you can imagine the situation is sadly no longer sustainable.

As a result, the partnership has made the very difficult decision to hand back all wound care services to CAV UHB with effect from 2nd February 2026. This will now be provided by the health board in specialist treatment rooms with the district nursing team. Should you need to access wound care moving forward you can book this by contacting the booking line on 02920444501.

We understand this may be disappointing to some patients, but please can we remind everyone to treat our staff with kindness and respect whilst they deal with any queries you may have related to this change.

The Partners
NCMC

19/01/2026

Your local Pharmacist should be your first port of call, and your Primary Choice, for healthcare advice and treatment for minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, headaches and diarrhoea.

16/01/2026

Norovirus (aka the winter vomiting bug) causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It’s unpleasant, but usually clears up in about 2 days.

Help protect yourself and others with these simple steps:

Do:
🧼 Wash your hands regularly with soap and water
🧽 Keep household surfaces clean
Don’t:
🚫 Share towels, flannels or toothbrushes
🚫 Eat raw or unwashed food

If you have symptoms of Norovirus, it’s important to stay home for 48 hours after they clear.

17/12/2025

🟣 Rubella: What You Need to Know 🟣

Rubella is a contagious viral infection that is often mild—but it can be extremely serious during pregnancy.

The short explainer uses the 4Ts framework to highlight the key facts:
✔️ Type – what rubella is and common symptoms, including mild fever, sore throat, swollen glands, and a rash that starts on the face
✔️ Transmission – how it spreads through coughs, sneezes, and close contact, often before symptoms appear
✔️ Threat – why rubella is dangerous in pregnancy, with risks such as miscarriage, stillbirth, and serious birth defects
✔️ Treatment & Prevention – why there’s no specific treatment and how the MMR vaccine provides the best protection

💉 Vaccination is essential to protect individuals and prevent outbreaks.
Rubella may be mild for some—but the risks in pregnancy are too serious to ignore.

Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral infection that typically causes mild symptoms—but it can be extremely serious during pregnancy.I...

16/12/2025

🔵 Mumps: What You Need to Know 🔵

Mumps is a contagious viral infection that affects the salivary glands, causing painful swelling of the cheeks and jaw. Thanks to vaccination, it’s now much less common—but cases still occur.

The short video breaks mumps down using the 4Ts framework:
✔️ Type – what mumps is, early flu-like symptoms, and typical facial swelling
✔️ Transmission – how it spreads through coughs, sneezes, close contact, and contaminated objects
✔️ Threat – who’s most at risk, particularly unvaccinated teenagers and young adults, and possible complications
✔️ Treatment & Prevention – how symptoms are managed and why the MMR vaccine offers the best protection

💉 Keeping vaccinations up to date is the most effective way to protect yourself and those around you.

Mumps is an acute and contagious viral infection that affects the salivary glands, causing swelling and discomfort. While once common, cases have significant...

15/12/2025

🔴 Measles: Know the Facts, Protect Your Community 🔴

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses—but it’s entirely preventable with vaccination. Outbreaks still occur, making awareness more important than ever.

This short video explains measles using the 4Ts framework:
✔️ Type – what measles is and the symptoms to look out for
✔️ Transmission – how easily it spreads through coughs, sneezes, and the air
✔️ Threat – who’s most at risk, including young children, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems
✔️ Treatment & Prevention – why the MMR vaccine is essential in preventing measles

💉 Check your immunisations are up to date and help protect yourself and others.

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses, yet it’s entirely preventable with vaccination. Despite decades of medical advancement, measles outbreaks stil...

04/12/2025

Please check that your next of kin details are up to date with the practice.

A quick update can make a big difference in an emergency.

📍Visit our website to update your contact details.

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25/11/2025

Please take a moment to make sure we have the correct next of kin details on your record.

If you've recently changed phone numbers, moved house or your emergency contact has changed, just visit our website where you can update your contact details - it only takes a minute.

Keeping your information up to date helps us to reach the right person quickly when it matters most.

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17/11/2025

Cruse Bereavement Support is available for any patients who are coping with the loss of a loved one.

If you or someone you know could benefit from bereavement support, please contact Cruse via the details below or visit Cruse's website to find out more about how to access help.

13/11/2025

Pedal Power are currently running a great new project funded by C3SC, offering free cycling opportunities for unpaid carers; people who support a family member, friend, or loved one in an informal capacity.

11/11/2025

🩺 Help Shape the Future of Your Care at North Cardiff Medical Centre 🩺
As part of the Welsh Government’s plans for General Practice, all GP surgeries are working to improve continuity of care over the next five years.
Why does this matter?
✅ Better clinical outcomes
✅ Higher patient satisfaction
✅ Stronger relationships with your healthcare team
We’re currently reviewing how we deliver continuity of care and want to understand what it means to you as a patient.
📋 Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey – your feedback will help us plan and improve services over the next four years.
👉 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uChWuyjjgkCoVkM8ntyPrpwhSnZo8C5PiE6tUuZ3GOlURTc1T0VXUkRXWk1VU1JKMkYyODJRVVNZSC4u
Thank you for helping us provide the best possible care for our community!

11/11/2025

As of 17th November, you will be able to access your test results via the NHS Wales App. 📱

For more information on how to sign up to access the app visit the link - https://app.nhs.wales/login

The NHS Wales app will give you access to order your repeat prescription, make routine appointments and access your test results.