Tynewydd Pharmacy

22/02/2026

⚠️Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting) is currently circulating in Cwm Taf Morgannwg hospital sites.

👉 Advice: “Please do not visit any of our hospitals if you have had diarrhoea and or vomiting in the last 48 hours, or have been caring for someone with these symptoms during the last 72 hours.”

🚰 Norovirus can be treated at home with hydration and rest. If you have symptoms of norovirus, stay home for 48 hours after they clear.
Electrolytes can help and are available from your pharmacy

💡Follow these simple steps to avoid spreading the infection:
• Stay home for 48 hours after symptoms clear
• Wash hands with soap and warm water. Alcohol-based gels are ineffective against norovirus.
• Don't prepare food for others

Please visit the NHS 111 Wales webpage where you can get advice on how to manage norovirus at home.👇
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus/

11/02/2026

📣 Availability of Co-codamol 30/500 tablets:

There is a current shortage of this medication nationally, however at Tynewydd Pharmacy we have worked hard to source sufficient supplies that there will not be any short term supply issues for our patients.

We will keep you updated of any changes. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Take care,
Gareth

There is currently a national shortage of co codamol 30/500 tablets, affecting supplies across Wales and the rest of the UK. Our healthcare teams have been advised on how to manage this so that patients continue to receive safe and appropriate pain relief.

To help us manage supply safely, we are asking patients to:
• Only request your medication when it is due – please do not order early or ask for extra supplies.
• Use up any tablets you already have at home before requesting more.
• Be aware that your prescriber may make changes to your prescription so that your treatment can continue safely.
• Check the instructions on your medication, as your dose or product may change.
• Let your healthcare team know if you have recently changed what you take for pain relief.

Stockpiling reduces availability for people who need treatment now. Thank you for helping us to use medicines responsibly during this disruption.

If you have concerns about your pain management or your prescription, please speak with your healthcare team.

28/01/2026

🙏 We wanted to say a big 🤗 thank you 🤗 to everyone that has so kindly responded with their feedback!

✍️ We received 112 responses in less the two days with an overwhelmingly positive response and more than 50 lovely comments 😊

Over 96% of you stated that you are “Very Likely” to recommend Tynewydd Pharmacy 😊 Thank you so much; we’re very proud.

We’re incredibly pleased that you like the work to modernise the pharmacy - and we’re always looking to improve!

“Comfort of the waiting area” was our lowest scoring section at 4.6/5. We addressed this last week by purchasing 4 new chairs for the waiting area - hopefully this will help :)

We’re always happy to receive your feedback to provide the best experience that we can 😊

Diolch o galon i bawb 💚

25/01/2026

Hi everyone.
We’re gathering patient experience feedback for Welsh Government as part of the Welsh Government Grant contribution towards the funding of our new and improved Pharmacy Premises at Tynewydd Pharmacy! 🏥🩺😊

Please help us if you have a couple of minutes by filling in our short survey about your thoughts on the pharmacy since September 2025 - we are very grateful, thank you 🙏🤗

Survey link 👇

https://forms.office.com/r/5TwpY6iFHp

21/01/2026

🩺 Respiratory illnesses - consultations available at Tynewydd Pharmacy with our Pharmacist Gareth

You can help 👇

🦠 Germs are everywhere - washing your hands can keep them at bay!
Did you know 4 in 5 winter illnesses like colds and flu can spread through hands?

Wash with soap and water for 15-20 seconds, especially:
🧼 Before eating
🚽 After using the toilet
🤧 After sneezing or coughing
🚪 After being in public places

08/01/2026

Supporting someone with Type 2 Diabetes or living with it yourself?

A free 7-week Rhondda Education Programme starts 21 January, 10:00–12:30 PM at Cambrian Health & Wellbeing Centre, Clydach Vale.

The Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Programme includes:
📅 Weekly sessions over 7 weeks
🕒 2.5-hour workshops
💬 Practical guidance on managing symptoms, lifestyle changes and emotional wellbeing

👥 Delivered in person by tutors with real lived experience
✅ Open to anyone aged 18+

Register today:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3aXH3MA
📞 01685 351451

02/01/2026

🗓️ New Year. Better You.

🧘 Restart. Reset. Refocus.

📋✅ Begin with the end in mind. Set your goals and work towards them every single day.

Stay focused. Don’t give up 💪

✨ You are your own greatest project ✨

🩺 Join Tynewydd Pharmacy’s Weight Loss and Health Improvement service and have Gareth and the team support you at every step

📲 Call 01443 771782 or book:
https://tynewyddpharmacy.setmore.com

02/01/2026

Launching NEW Men’s Wellbeing Group – Treorchy (Drop-In) 9th Jan 2026

📅 Every Friday
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Treorchy Wellbeing Hub, Old Calfaria Surgery, 6 Regent Street, Treorchy, CF42 6TR

🗓 Runs from Friday 9 January to Friday 27 March 2026

A free, informal drop-in wellbeing group for adult men, delivered by Mental Health Matters Wales.

This group provides a calm, welcoming space to:

Talk openly or just listen

Connect with other men locally

Share experiences at your own pace

Take time out in a supportive environment

There is no pressure to talk. You can come along regularly or just drop in when you feel it would help.

✔ Free
✔ Drop-in
✔ Adults (18+)

🎤 Occasional guest speakers with lived experience (to be confirmed – details shared on our socials)

📧 treorci@mhmwales.org

🌐 www.mhmwales.org.uk

Register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mens-wellbeing-group-treorchy-drop-in-tickets-1978823091134?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mental Health Matters Wales
Charity number: 1123842

01/01/2026

𝘽𝙡𝙬𝙮𝙙𝙙𝙮𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙮𝙙𝙙 𝘿𝙙𝙖/𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 🎉

Diolch/Thank you

🎇What a year 2025 has been!

💚 From the bottom of our hearts, the whole team at Tynewydd Pharmacy want to send out huge love and appreciation to our wonderful patients, the local community, and our amazing colleagues across healthcare. Your support, kindness and trust in us has truly made this year something special.

Not your average year with an ambitious extension and refit project!

🙏 🏡 Thank you for bearing with us through the dust, noise, and working upside down! We are pretty much there and hope you’ll agree it has been worth it for the new brighter, spacious pharmacy.

We can’t wait for all 4 of our consultation rooms to be fully operational! 😊

✨ We have delivered over 5,000 healthcare consultations across minor ailments, Pharmacist Prescribing, and private services - we love being there for you!

What was new for 2025:
⭐️ Ear Wax Removal Service
⭐️ Travel Health & Vaccination
⭐️ New prescribing conditions
⭐️ More pharmacy technician led services
⭐️ More health screening
⭐️ More student training places

We couldn’t have have done it without your support!

Thank you to:
💜 All our patients and customers for choosing us and believing in what we do
🤝 Local healthcare professionals — your collaboration makes care seamless
👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Our incredible team — for your passion, dedication and determination

🚀📆 We’re already excited for 2026! We can’t wait to continue serving our brilliant and bringing even more health services closer to home!