We are a friendly, caring and forward thinking Practice. We provide healthcare to a patient population of over 12,800 patients across the Western Vale of Glamorgan. We also undertake the vocational training of General Practitioners, Pharmacists and Medical Students.

Our main site, which is also our administration centre, is in the purpose- developed Health Centre in Cowbridge, and we have branch surgeries in Llantwit Major Health Centre and St Athan surgery (see Practice locations).

Partnership
Western Vale Family Practice is a non-limited Partnership owned by Drs McGovern, Wilkinson, Coleman, Cleland and Morris.

For information about our mutidisciplinary team see our team

Contract
We are contracted to provide Primary Medical Services by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Further details about Primary Medical Services in the area can be obtained from:
www.cardiffandvaleuhb.wales.nhs.uk

We Care

As a practice we have much to be proud of in terms of the services we offer to local community:

• We won South Wales GP Practice of the Year 2023
• We support patients to live independently at home for as long as possible through our Care@Home scheme working with District Nurses, community support and social services.
• We offer a specialist Community Memory Clinic and are active participants in community initiatives such as Dementia Friendly communities.
• We have been given silver accreditation via the Vale Local Authority for the support we provide to unpaid Carers.
• We actively support children’s wellbeing in the local community, through sponsorship of football and rugby kits and training equipment.
• We actively promote health & wellbeing via our Website Health Advice & Support - Western Vale Family Practice (cowbridgedoctors.com) and social media see  Facebook

Western Vale Family Practice were blown away to win GP Practice of the Year, in September 2023.

Held in association with the University of South Wales, the awards recognise those in the community whose efforts in the health and care industry have gone above and beyond.

We won GP Practice of the Year and were finalinsts in two other categories:

GP of the Year - Dr Dominic McGovern
Excellence in Nursing - Sister Emma Tanner

This means so much to our team, some you know, some who work behind the scenes, everyone plays an integral part.

This award was made even more special knowing we were nominated directly by our patients!

Thank you to all at Western Vale Family Practice for all you do every day, to make that difference to our patients and each other.