Opening times

Cowbridge Health Centre	Llantwit Major Clinic	St Athan Surgery
The premises are open: 8.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday	The premises are open: 8.30am to 6.00pm Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8.30am to 1.00pm Wednesday	The premises are open: 8.30am to 1.00pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 2.00pm to 6.00pm Wednesday

Out of hours service

'Out of hours' is usually defined as 6.00pm-8.30am on weekdays plus all day at weekends, bank holidays and other public holidays. The out of hours service is for patients who need immediate medical attention outside normal surgery hours who cannot wait until their practice is next open.

If you require immediate medical attention outside normal surgery hours, please telephone the usual surgery number. Your call will automatically be diverted to Primecare out of hours service.

A trained health professional will answer your call and take some personal details and basic information about your health problem. If you need to be seen, you will be advised which primary care centre to attend. On arrival at the centre, you will be assessed by a nurse and referred to an appropriate health professional.

A home visit will only be made if considered necessary by a health care professional.

Life threatening medical emergencies will still be dealt with by the ambulance service. This includes loss of consciousness, severe chest pain, heavy blood loss and severe breathlessness. Please dial 999 and request an ambulance.

If you are in any doubt about whether emergency treatment is appropriate, please contact NHS Direct (0845 4647) for advice.