Newtown Medical Practice

14/11/2025

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14/11/2025

🚨 New Feature in the NHS Wales App – Now Live! 🚨

From 31st October 2025, patients awaiting secondary care outpatient appointments can now see more of their journey in the NHS Wales App.

This new feature allows patients to:
✅ See when they’ve been added to a hospital waiting list
✅ View upcoming hospital appointment details
✅ Access links to typical waiting times and advice on staying well while they wait
✅ Find contact info for their local Health Board if they need to request a change or cancellation

Important:
❌ This does not include GP-held information or primary care appointments.
❌ Patients cannot change or cancel appointments directly in the App—they’ll be guided to contact the appropriate Health Board team.
❌ Referrals made entirely within English NHS systems won’t appear.

Who can use this feature:
• Patients registered with a Welsh GP and using the NHS Wales App
• Those with a referral or first outpatient appointment in an NHS Wales secondary care system (WPAS or C&V PMS) from 31st October 2025 onwards

Need help?
📱 Use the In-App Help & Support section https://apphelp.nhs.wales/help/appointments/
🎥 Watch the explainer video
📞 Health Board contact numbers are available in the App
📱Further help and support https://apphelp.nhs.wales/

DOWNLOAD the app here 🔽
https://app.nhs.wales/login

If your device is not compatible NHS App Team recommend you use your web browser to access the NHS Wales App. If you have any technical problems using the App, you can contact the NHS app Team within the App or https://nhswales.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0cY2Fy628q1TNae

14/11/2025

🎅🏻 Christmas Opening Hours 🎅🏻

We will be closed all day on the following dates:

🔸 Thursday 25th December – Christmas Day
🔸 Friday 26th December – Boxing Day
🔸 Thursday 1st January – New Year’s Day

💊 Please ensure you have enough medication to cover you over the festive period.

The NHS Wales App is the quickest and easiest way to order repeat prescriptions:
👉 Download here: https://www.newtownmedicalpractice.nhs.wales/news/1693-download-the-nhs-wales-app-to-access-online-services-and-make-use-of-the-welsh-identity-service

👉 If you're unable to use the app, you can register on the NHS website: https://app.nhs.wales/login

If you need help, please speak with a member of staff who will be happy to assist.

❗ For urgent care on these dates, please call 111, If you are calling from a mobile and unable to connect to 111, please ring 0345 46 47❗

Wishing all our patients a Merry Christmas from Newtown Medical Practice 🎄

10/11/2025

📆Activity Data for September2025📆

💻For further information please visit our website
https://www.newtownmedicalpractice.nhs.wales/

📢 Download Our Apps for Easy Access to NHS Services! 📢

Did you know you can manage your health from your phone or website? 📱💙

We have two essential apps to help you stay on top of your healthcare:

🔹 NHS Wales App
Manage your healthcare quickly and easily:
💊 Order repeat prescriptions
🗓️ Book GP appointments
🧫 Book cytology (smear) test appointments
❌ Cancel your appointments
📱 Download the NHS Wales App today to take control of your health.

If you're unable to use the NHS app, you can register on the NHS website
👉 https://app.nhs.wales/login

🔹 Primary Care App
Your health, your way:
📰 Get the latest news updates
📝 Make self-referrals
💼 Manage your health
➕ And much more!
📲 Apple: Download https://tinyurl.com/2jn97cjt
📲 Android: Download https://tinyurl.com/yau6yzj2

If you need help with any of the above please ask a member of staff

10/11/2025

📢 Important Notice
Our surgery will be closed from 12pm on Tuesday, 11th November for staff training organised by Powys Local Health Board.

If you need medical attention between 12pm and 6pm, please call 01743 455 364.
For minor injuries, please visit Welshpool Hospital (📞 01938 558919, open 8am–8pm).

💊 Please ensure you order your medication early to avoid any delays. 💊
✅ The quickest and easiest way to do this is via the NHS App or website: https://app.nhs.wales/login

📱 No ID? — just speak to our reception or dispensary staff and they’ll be happy to help.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding 💛

04/11/2025

🏥 Join Our Team as a Health Care Assistant!

Newtown Medical Practice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our professional healthcare team.

📱To apply click on the link below ⬇
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0044-25-0259?searchFormType=main&keyword=health%20care%20assistant&location=Powys&language=en

03/11/2025

29/10/2025

20/10/2025

Coughs and colds are common at this time of year. There's usually no need to see a GP if you have a cough, it will usually clear up on its own within 3 to 4 weeks.

However, see a GP if:
➡️ you have had a cough for more than 3 weeks (persistent cough)
➡️ you're losing weight for no reason
➡️ you have a weakened immune system – for example, because of chemotherapy or diabetes

16/10/2025

Did you know as a carer you are entitled to free flu jabs?

Contact your GP or local pharmacy and get your jab booked in!

For more information:
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/flu-jabs/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_sl847qaclj