Uwchaled Medical Practice

Reception phone line: 8:00am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday

Dispensary phone line: 10.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Clinics and Services

We provide a wide range of services and clinics for patients at our practice.

You can find out more by clicking on the links below.

Admin request form

Fill in the form below to submit an administrative request.

Appointments

Making an appointment Our surgeries operate on an appointment-only system, and we do not offer walk-in services. Appointments can be booked in a number of ways On-line via NHS Wales...

Babies and Children

Children with an acute (sudden or severe) condition If your child is under 16 and becomes unwell with a sudden or severe problem, we will offer a same‑day appointment. You...

Complaints

Listening to People: Raising Your Concerns Your Right to Complain You have the right to raise a concern or complaint about the care you receive, or that received by someone...

Dental Problems

GPs cannot treat dental problems because they do not have the training, equipment, or legal cover needed to do so.   If you need urgent dental treatment outside of your...

District Nurses

The District Nurse’s work is aimed at those people who are housebound and unable to leave their home to travel to their GP surgey. If you require a District Nurses,...

Minor Injuries

We offer a minor injury service during our normal opening hours for both adults and children. If you have a minor injury, please call the practice for advice before attending....

Minor Surgery

As of April 2026, we no longer carry out minor surgery procedures for problems such as removing skin tags, warts etc. Joint Injections Joint injections are quick, minimally invasive procedures...

NHS Wales App

We encourage all patients with internet access to sign up for our online services. It’s helpful for us, but it also makes things easier for you. You can view, book,...

Physiotherapy

A First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) is a highly trained physiotherapist who is the first specialist you can see for muscle, joint, or soft‑tissue problems, without needing to see a GP...

Prescriptions

How do I request my repeat prescription? You can request your repeat prescription in a number of ways: Online: NHS Wales App (our preferred option) Using the paper slip provided...

Referrals

If the GP or Practice nurse wants you to see another medical professional about your condition or health problem, they will make a referral to a service at the hospital....

Screening

What is screening? Screening is a process of identifying apparently healthy people who may be at increased risk of a disease or condition. They can then be offered information, further...

Sexual Health / Contraception

Contraception If you would like advice or guidance about contraception, please arrange an appointment with Dr Nicola Murphy or one of our Practice Nurses. As well as the traditional ‘pill’...

Sick Note

A Doctor’s Note or Sick Note is now called a ‘Fit Note‘ Illness for less than 7 days If you are unwell and absent from work for 7 days or...

Smoking

Help Me Quit offers free, expert support to give you the best chance of stopping smoking for good. Patients benefit from personalised advice, access to proven treatments like nicotine‑replacement therapy,...

SMS and E-mail Communication

Uwchaled Medical Practice uses SMS text message to contact patients for purposes related to their healthcare and the services offered by the practice. This includes: Providing health information relevant to...

Specimens/Samples

Samples We can only accept samples that have been specifically requested by a clinician.   We will reject any samples which have simply been ‘dropped off’. Our courier collects samples at...

Test Results

If you’ve had blood tests, X‑rays or scans arranged by the practice, it’s very important that you contact us for your results. This is your responsibility, so please don’t assume...

Travel Advice and Immunisations

If you are planning to travel or work abroad, it is very important that you look after yourself and take all the necessary precautions to protect your healthy while you’re...

Who Should I See?

When you are unwell, the first thing to ask is…”can I take care of myself?” There are many ways to access services and it is also important to remember that...

Clinics

Our clinics are run by the Practice Nursesand Healthcare Assistant. We have a flexible approach to clinics and as such they are not held on particular days or times.  We...

Date published: 28th August, 2014
Date last updated: 1st February, 2023