Cwm Garw Practice

09/10/2026

Due to the power outage in Pontycymmer just now our systems have gone off line so we have no access to patient details. The issue has been raised with Digital Health Care Wales and they are looking at it as a priority.

06/10/2026

Be sure to stop Kelly and Ceri to ask for their autograph! ✍️
Our flu parties were a huge success 🥳
We hope the little ones had lots of fun ❤️

03/10/2026

**Friendly reminder**
Saturday 03/10/26 is Pontycymmer flu clinic, if you have made an appointment then please do your best attend. The team at Cwm Garw Practice look forward to seeing you all there.

30/09/2026

🍂 ❄️💉 It’s time to roll up your sleeves - this year's annual flu vaccination programme has begun!

Remember: Flu isn’t a heavy cold, it’s a highly infectious disease. For some, flu can lead to hospitalisation, permanent disability or even death.

Last year’s vaccine won’t protect you now – the flu virus keeps changing, so the vaccine must too. Getting the flu vaccination is the best way to ensure you remain fit and well this winter while protecting those around you.

❓ Who gets it?
• children aged two and three years on 31 August 2026 (with a date of birth on or after 1 September 2022 and on or before 31 August 2024)
• school aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive)
• people aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group
• people aged 65 years and older (age on 31 March 2027)
• pregnant women
• carers of a person whose health or welfare may be at risk if the carer falls ill

📅 When will I receive a vaccine?
For adults the autumn/winter flu programme will run from Thursday 1st October 2026 until the end of February 2027.

With the exception of pregnant women who could receive their vaccine from September.

The vaccination programme for children also began in September 2026.

📨 How and when will I hear?
Those eligible for the flu vaccination will be contacted by your GP surgery.

The appointment being offered is for this year's flu vaccination.

You may hear from us towards the early part of October.

But don’t worry if you don’t hear from us straight away, appointments will be given as we work through the eligibility groups.

Ideally, you should receive your vaccine before the end of November, however if you become pregnant after this time, or are diagnosed with a condition making you eligible for a flu vaccine, you can still receive your vaccine up until March 2027.

If you are a resident in a care home, or housebound, your vaccination will be offered either by primary care providers or the immunisation team.

🚸 How will children and young people be offered the vaccine?

Children and young people aged 2-3 years old, and those in reception class all the way to year 11, will be offered the fluenz nasal spray.

Eligible children aged 2 and 3 years old will primarily receive their vaccine from their GP surgery.

The school nursing team will offer the vaccine to all children attending primary and secondary school.

This year's annual flu vaccination programme for adults will begin on Thursday 1st October 2026, with the exception of pregnant women who could receive their vaccine from September. The vaccination programme for children also began in September 2026.

30/09/2026

🕷️Spidey and Belle🌹 cannot wait to meet the girls and boys at today’s flu party! We have spaces available for 2-3 year olds this afternoon, bring your little one along for lots of fun, face painting, glitter tattoos, arts and crafts and take home gifts 🎁

The nasal flu vaccine is a painless nasal spray, no needles! Protect your little ones this flu season and have lots of fun doing so!

29/09/2026

Unfortunately we have a GP taken ill, today will be emergency appointments only, thank you for your co-operation today!

23/09/2026

🌹 Belle 🌹 + 🕷️Spidey🕷️had so much fun meeting all the brave girls and boys at our first flu vaccination party today!
Lots of face painting, glitter tattoos, crafts and gifts, maybe a few sweeties 🍬 (shhhhhh don’t tell the tooth fairy! 🦷)
We still have spaces for our last party on September 30th! Book now to reserve your space 🫶🏻
Children aged 2-3 are eligible for the nasal flu vaccine at our surgery.

‼️ Influenza (flu) in children is a contagious viral respiratory infection that usually lasts less than a week but can require extra care or medical attention in severe case, protect your little ones today with a painless nasal vaccine (no stingy needles) ‼️

22/09/2026

⭐ Reminder-the flu party for our Bettws branch is happening tomorrow, will still have slots available if you would like to book your little one in ⭐

09/09/2026

HALF DAY CLOSURE - STAFF TRAINING
Due to staff training the Practice will be closed on Thursday 10th September from 1pm onwards (Llangeinor and Bettws 12.30pm). We will reopen at 8.00am on Friday 11th September.
During closure time if you have a medical emergency, please call 999. If you have a medical concern that cannot wait until Friday 11th September , please call the usual surgery number and an alternative number will be available to our GP cover. You can call GP out of hours from 6.30pm on 111. Please remember you can use any pharmacy for access to advice for common ailments. Please note this service will not have access to your medical records and will not be able to issue repeat prescriptions.
Many thanks
Cwm Garw Practice

07/09/2026

Hello. Due to sickness in our Dispensary in Bettws there will be delays in some prescriptions being ready. Thank you for your understanding at this time. Cwm Garw Practice.