Newtown Medical Practice

12/12/2025

This week, Newtown Medical Practice proudly took part in Christmas Jumper Day! 🎄✨
This year, we were delighted to support the Newtown Salvation Army by donating food to help families in our community this Christmas.

A huge thank-you to everyone who contributed — your generosity will make a real difference. ❤️

Newtown Salvation Army Corps

11/12/2025

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Masks now mandatory when visiting our hospitals.

As we move through the winter months, we are seeing a sharp increase in respiratory illnesses, including colds, flu and other winter viruses, as well as cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in our community.

To help protect our patients, visitors, and staff, masks are mandatory when visiting our hospitals effective immediately.

We understand how important it is to see your loved ones, but by staying home if you're unwell, you are helping to reduce the spread of infections and protect those who are most at risk.

If you are eligible for flu, COVID-19 or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination this winter, please attend your appointment. Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you from serious illness.

Read more here ➡ https://pthb.nhs.wales/news/health-board-news/think-before-visiting-our-hospitals/

Thank you for helping to protect our patients and our community this winter.

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‼️RHANNWCH‼️

Mae masgiau bellach yn orfodol wrth ymweld â'n hysbytai.

Wrth i ni symyd mewn I fisoedd y gaeaf, rydym yn gweld cynnydd mewn afiechydon anadal, gan gynnwys annwyd, ffliw ac feirysau gaeaf eraill, yn ogystal ag achosion o ddolur rhydd a chwydu yn ein cymuned.

Er mwyn helpu amddiffyn ein cleifion, ymwelwyr a staff, mae masgiau yn orfodol wrth ymweld â'n hysbytai ar unwaith.

Rydym yn deall pa mor bwysig yw hi i weld eich anwyliaid, ond drwy aros gartref os ydych yn teimlo’n sấl, rydych yn helpu I leihau lladaeniad heintiau ac i ddiogelu’r rhai sydd fwyaf mewn perygl.

Os ydych yn gymwys I gael y brechlyn ffliw, COVID-19 neur feirws Syncytial Anadlol (RSV) y gaeaf hwn, gwnewch yn siwr eich bod yn mynychu’r apwyntiad os gwelwch yn dda. Mae brechu yn un o’r ffyrdd mwyaf effeithiol o ddiogelu eich hun a’r rhai o’ch cwmpas o’r salwch difrifol.

Darllenwch fwy yma ➡ https://biap.gig.cymru/newyddion/newyddion-y-bwrdd-iechyd/meddyliwch-cyn-ymweld-an-hysbytai/

Diolch i chi am helpu i ddiogelu ein cleifion a’n cymuned y gaeaf hwn.

09/12/2025

📢 Limited Flu Appointments Available!

We still have a small number of flu vaccinations available for eligible patients.

We are contacting patients via telephone and text who have not yet had their flu vaccination. Please contact the surgery on ☎️ 01686 611611 to book your appointment.

If you don’t want the vaccine or have had it elsewhere, please use the link in the text message to let us know so we can update our records.

Thank you! 💙

Flu can be serious for those at higher risk — like young children, older adults and people with long-term conditions.

Help keep Christmas on track with the free NHS flu vaccine.

Book through your GP, local pharmacy or the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/fluvaccine

08/12/2025

30/11/2025

Newtown - Serving & Ex-Service Personnel Meet Up ***This Tuesday 02 December at Platform1*** Come and support older Powys ex-service personnel, new members and volunteers welcome

29/11/2025

Feeling unwell and not sure where to go? Start with NHS 111 Wales.
NHS 111 Wales is a free, 24/7 service offering expert health advice and guidance, helping you get the right care, in the right place, first time.

Use NHS 111 Wales when:
- Feeling unwell and not sure what to do or where to go
-Your GP surgery is closed, and you need advice or an emergency prescription
-You need urgent mental health support
-You have a minor illness like a toothache, earache, or rash

🌐Visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/
📞Call 111
🚨 If it’s a serious or life-threatening emergency, always call 999

14/11/2025

This we encourage anyone with to sign-up to FREE digital education.

Sign up & read the feedback here www.mydesmond.wales

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hwn rydyn ni’n annog unrhyw un sydd â i gofrestru am addysg ddigidol AM DDIM.

Gallwch gofrestru a darllen yr adborth yma www.mydesmond.wales

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 💛