Christmas Opening Hours
Please see our
Christmas Opening Hours and ensure you order your medication in plenty of time for the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays.
New Physiotherapy Service
Patients are now able to book in directly (without needing to see a GP first) with a Physiotherapist and be seen at Cowbridge Health Centre, or Llantwit Major & Coastal Vale Medical Practice (formerly Eryl). This service is for patients age 18+ with Soft tissue injuries, arthritis, joint pain, ligament or muscle injury, spinal pain and sciatica.
The physiotherapist can also make recommendations regarding pain relief and fit notes-where appropriate. Please ask one of the Reception Team for more information.
Flu Vaccinations
Book your appointment via the
Reception Team now. Not sure if you are eligible? See our
Flu Vaccinations page.
New Long Term (Chronic) Condition / Medication Review Process
We have rolled out a new system where patients have a single annual review in the month of their birthday, with the most appropriate member of our practice clinical team.
This “one stop shop” will include a review of any medicines prescribed, as well as any specific checks relating to any long term conditions you may have (eg diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, etc). Carried out by one of our Practice Pharmacists or Practice Nurses, it is a chance to check that your medicines are the best ones for you. It is also an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about your health or your medications. In the first year, this may result in some people being recalled slightly earlier than they were expecting to allow us to synchronise review dates with months of birth.
You will receive a letter in the month of your Birthday, advising you specifically on the appointment(s) that you need to make for your review and who these should be booked with. We hope that you will find this new process more efficient and convenient.
Practice Prescribing Policy for Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs
With immediate effect GPs, Nurses, and Pharmacists in Western Vale Family Practice will only prescribe hypnotics and anxiolytics (benzodiazepines and z-drugs) in line with national and locally developed guidelines. Please see our Practice Policy for more information:
Practice Prescribing Policy for Benzodiazepines and Zdrugs
Veterans
We’re calling on veterans to tell us that they’ve served in the armed forces so that we can best support their care needs. Please see our Veterans page on our website for more info
Veterans