Please be aware that we have been notified of a couple of instances within the borough where members of the public have received phone calls from a company calling themselves VIVIG and offering so called health benefits of a joint supplement.

Outside investigations into these calls have been made and the telephone number associated with these calls has been recognised as being a Medical scam.

We urge members of the public to be vigilant of such calls and not to disclose any personal information including bank details and payment information.

Please be aware that roadworks on Pontygwindy Road are scheduled to take place from Monday the 7th of October 2024 until the end of April 2025, and may cause delays.

We kindly ask patients to allow extra travelling time when attending the surgery for any appointments.

Thank you for your understanding while these essential works are carried out.

It has been brought to our attention that there is a problem when selecting option 2 for prescriptions when calling the surgery. Please bare with us while we try to resolve this.  For now, please use option 1 for appointments. Thanks for your patience.

On Wednesday, October 2nd, the surgery will be closed from 1pm-6.30pm for staff training. Apologies for any inconvenience.

In a medical emergency, please dial 999. If you are feeling unwell but the problem is not a medical emergency, please call 111 for the NHS 111 Wales service.

If you need dental advice please contact the out of hours dental helpline on 01633 744387.

If you require urgent social services care please contact the South Wales Emergency duty team on 0800 328 4432.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

On Thursday, Spetember 12th the surgery will be closed from 1pm-6pm for staff training. Apologies for any inconvenience.

In a medical emergency, please dial 999. If you are feeling unwell but the problem is not a medical emergency, please call 111 for the NHS 111 Wales service.

If you need dental advice please contact the out of hours dental helpline on 01633 744387.

If you require urgent social services care please contact the South Wales Emergency duty team on 0800 328 4432.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The surgery will be CLOSED on Monday the 26th of August for the Bank Holiday.

If you need to see a doctor urgently over this period call 111. In a medical emergency, please dial 999. If you are feeling unwell but the 

problem is not a medical emergency, please call 111 for the NHS 111 Wales service.

If you need dental advice please contact the out of hours dental helpline on 01633 744387.

If you require urgent social services care please contact the South Wales Emergency duty team on 0800 328 4432.

Please ensure to order all repeat medication to prevent running out whilst the surgery is closed.

PHARMACY AUGUST 26TH BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

BLAENAU GWENT BOROUGH

Well Pharmacy, Brynmawr Wellbeing Centre, Blaenavon Road, Brynmawr 12:00-13:00

Nelson’s Pharmacy, The Bevan Health and Wellbeing Centre, Park Row, Tredegar 16:00-18:00

CAERPHILLY BOROUGH

Asda Pharmacy, Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly 10:00-16:00

Mayberry Pharmacy, 175 High Street, Blackwood 11:30-13:30

Allied Pharmacy Ystrad Mynach, 12 Bedwlwyn Road, Ystrad Mynach 16:00-18:00

Mayberry Pharmacy, 15 Main Street, The Square, Crumlin 17:00-19:00

Vida Rogers Ltd Pharmacy, 18 Hanbury Road, Bargoed 17:00-19:00

MONMOUTHSHIRE BOROUGH

Boots Pharmacy, 60 Monnow Street, Monmouth 10:00-16:00

Richeld Pharmacy, 17 Newport Road, Caldicot 10:30-12:30

Boots Pharmacy, 2 Cross Street, Abergavenny 12:00-14:00

NEWPORT BOROUGH

Boots Pharmacy, Unit 1A Newport Retail Park Spytty Road, Spytty, Newport 09:00-18:00

Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Cardiff Road, Newport 10:00-16:00

Asda Pharmacy, Pencarn Way, Coedkernew, Newport 10:00-16:00

Boots Pharmacy, 155-156 Commercial Street, Newport 10:30-16:30

TORFAEN BOROUGH

Boots Pharmacy, 10-14 The Mall, Cwmbran 10:00-16:00

Layanson Pharmacy, 124-125 Osborne Road, Pontypool 12:00-14:00

Did you know? Improving your lung health can help you and the environment. Take your unused or unwanted inhalers back to your local pharmacy for disposal.

Asthma + Lung UK and NHS Wales are working in partnership to support you to live better with your lung condition and help the environment. For further information click the following link NHS 111 Wales - Health A-Z : Asthma

The surgery will be closed on Monday the 27th of May 2024 due to the bank holiday.

If you need to see a doctor urgently over this period call 111. In a medical emergency, please dial 999. If you are feeling unwell but the 

problem is not a medical emergency, please call 111 for the NHS 111 Wales service.

If you need dental advice please contact the out of hours dental helpline on 01633 744387.

If you require urgent social services care please contact the South Wales Emergency duty team on 0800 328 4432.

Please ensure to order all repeat medication to prevent running out whilst the surgery is closed.

Opening Times for Community Pharmacies during Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2024

All GP surgeries and the majority of community pharmacies will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 27th of May 2024. Please see below which 

pharmacies will be open on this day.

Pharmacies Opening Times

BLAENAU GWENT BOROUGH

John Williams Pharmacy, 41 Beaufort St, Brynmawr 12:00-13:00

TH Prichard & Son Ltd Pharmacy, Medical Hall, 31 Somerset St, Abertillery 12:00-13:00

Nelson’s Pharmacy, 4 Morgan St, Tredegar 16:00-18:00

CAERPHILLY BOROUGH

Asda Pharmacy, Pontygwindy Rd, Caerphilly 10:00-16:00

Mayberry Pharmacy, 175 High St, Blackwood 11:30-13:30

Allied Pharmacy, 12 Bedwlwyn Rd, Ystrad Mynach 16:00-18:00

Bargoed Pharmacy, 9 Under Cardiff Rd, Bargoed 17:00-19:00

MONMOUTHSHIRE BOROUGH

Boots Pharmacy, 60 Monnow St, Monmouth 10:00-16:00

Chappells Pharmacy, 28 Newport Rd, Caldicot 10:30-12:30

Allied Pharmacy, Waitrose Store, 17 Merthyr Rd, Llanfoist, Abergavenny12:00-14:00

NEWPORT BOROUGH

Boots Pharmacy, Unit 1A Newport Retail Park Spytty Rd, Spytty, Newport 09:00-18:00

Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Cardiff Rd, Newport 10:00-16:00

Asda Pharmacy, Pencarn Way, Coedkernew, Newport 10:00-16:00

Boots Pharmacy, 155-156 Commercial St, Newport 10:30-16:30

TORFAEN BOROUGH

Boots Pharmacy, 10-14 The Mall, Cwmbran 10:00-16:00

Mayberry Pharmacy, 21 Crane St, Pontypool 12:00-14:00

As from 1st June 2024 Repeat Prescriptions will take 3 working days to proces, this is due to increasing demand and volume of patients.

Please note emergency prescriptions can still be processed on the day via the form available at Reception- this will only apply for essential medication.

Prescriptions can be ordered via the NHS App, My Health Online, Registering with your chosen Pharmacy and via prescription request boxes in Reception.

From the 6th of May 2024, the opening hours of our Minor Injury Units will change to:

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Minor injury unit-Open: 7am-1am, 7 days a week

Nevill Hall Hospital Minor injury unit- Open: 7am-1am, 7 days a week

Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan Minor injury unit- Open: 9am-7pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) (unchanged)

Royal Gwent Hospital Minor injury unit- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week (unchanged)

For more information please click the following link Minor Injury Unit Changes - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (nhs.wales)

The surgery will be closed on Monday the 6th of May and Monday the 27th of May 2024 due to the bank holidays.

The Out of hours service is available outside the surgery opening hours on telephone number 111 for urgent care, information and advice when the concern is not life threatening. This number is not a replacement for 999 so those with life- threatening emergencies should continue to call 999 when it is necessary. Chest pain, shortness of breath and symptoms of a stroke constitute an emergency.

If you need dental advice please contact the out of hours dental helpline on 01633 744387.

If you require urgent social services care please contact the South Wales Emergency duty team on 0800 328 4432.

Please ensure to order all repeat medication to prevent running out whilst the surgery is closed

Dear Patients:
Time to call it a day! I am retiring at the end of February. I know, I look younger than I am!
I love my profession and the privilege of being allowed into so many patients’ lives, having been in some way part of your Health and Life journey. In the process, I feel I have been given much more than I have ever given. Having joined the Practice in 1991, I take pleasure on seeing families growing though the years, this is continuity of care, the essence of general practice.
It is a joy to be in a type of profession where the learning is constant and where one can share so many emotions and experiences, thousands of stories and laughter.
I am ever so grateful to all at the wonderful Team (past and present) of the Courthouse Medical Centre. We have shared happy and sad times and everything in between as a family would. At the Surgery, we all share a common aim, and it is our patients’ best interests. Dear patients, look after the Team at the Courthouse because they sure look after you!
I am looking forward to what the future has to offer and in the short term a bit of a break after nearly 40 years in General Practice so far!
I thank you for everything and wish you all the best.
Dr Judith Horner

Caerphilly Miners Centre’s Dementia Cafe is opening on Thursday 11th April. This relaxed group is open to those living with dementia and their carers; although both are welcome to attend independently. The cafe is open 10am-12pm on Thursday and you are welcome to drop in anytime during that slot. The cafe will have information leaflets; simple games like bingo and dominos, memory prompts such as old photos, tea and coffee and friendly volunteers to chat with. The sessions cost £3 per couple which includes tea, coffee and biscuits.

Mae Caffi Dementia Canolfan y Glowyr Caerffili yn agor ddydd Iau 11 Ebrill. Mae'r grŵp hamddenol hwn yn agored i'r rhai sy'n byw gyda dementia a'u gofalwyr; er bod croeso i'r ddau fynychu'n annibynnol. Mae'r caffi ar agor 10am-12pm ddydd Iau ac mae croeso i chi alw heibio unrhyw bryd yn ystod y slot hwnnw. Bydd gan y caffi daflenni gwybodaeth; gemau syml fel bingo a dominos, cymorth cof fel hen luniau, te a choffi a gwirfoddolwyr cyfeillgar i sgwrsio â nhw. Cost y sesiynau yw £3 y cwpl sy'n cynnwys te, coffi a bisgedi. 

The surgery will be CLOSED on Friday the 29th of March 2024 (Good Friday) and Monday the 1st of April 2024 (Bank holiday Easter Monday)

The Out of hours service is available outside the surgery opening hours on telephone number 111 for urgent care, information and advice when the concern is not life threatening. This number is not a replacement for 999 so those with life- threatening emergencies should continue to call 999 when it is necessary. Severe bleeding, chest pain, shortness of breath and symptoms of a stroke constitute an emergency.

If you need dental advice please contact the out of hours dental helpline on 01633 744387.

If you require urgent social services care please contact the South Wales Emergency duty team on 0800 328 4432.

Please ensure to order all repeat medication to prevent running out whilst the surgery is closed. Local pharmacy opening hours for the holiday period can be found below.

Local Pharmacy Easter Opening hours

Good Friday 29th March 2024

Morris Pharmacy, 19/21 Thomas St, Abertridwr -  09:00 -13:00

Boots Pharmacy, Unit 2 The Market Place Blackwood - 10:00-16:00

Asda Pharmacy, Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly - 10:00-16:00

Mayberry Pharmacy, 175 High St, Blackwood - 11:30-12:30

Evans Pharmacy. 1&2 Victoria Buildings, High St, Abercarn - 17:00-18:00

Lewis Pharmacy, 2/3 Trafalgar Buildings, Bargoed - 18:00-20:00

Easter Sunday 31st March 2024

Mayberry Pharmacy, 175 High St, Blackwood - 11:30-12:30

Superdrug Pharmacy, 6-12 Cardiff Rd, Caerphilly - 12:00-13:00

Allied Pharmacy Ystrad Mynach, 12 Bedwlwyn Rd, Ystrad Mynach - 14:00-15:00

Bargoed Pharmacy, 9 Under Cardiff Rd, Bargoed - 17:00-18:00

Vida Rogers Ltd, 18 Hanbury Rd, Bargoed - 18:00-20:00

Easter Monday 1st of April 2024

Asda Pharmacy, Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly - 10:00-16:00

Mayberry Pharmacy, 175 High St, Blackwood - 11:30-13:30

Allied Pharmacy, Ystrad Mynach, 12 Bedwlwyn Rd, Ystrad Mynach - 16:00-18:00

Mayberry Pharmacy, 15 Main St, The Square, Crumlin - 17:00-19:00

Vida Rogers Ltd, 18 Hanbury Rd, Bargoed - 17:00-19:00

Let’s Care Together is a mentoring programme run by Business in the Community (BITC) and supported by Simplyhealth focussing on supporting unpaid carers with their wellbeing by connecting them with a volunteer mentor. We know that unpaid Carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers, and are likely to be time-poor due to their caring responsibilities. The programme aims to support carers by streamlining access to resources and providing practical support across the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical, Mental, Social and Financial. This support will include helping Carers to connect with friends and family, community groups and wider support, find wellbeing information and gain financial confidence.

Please click on the following link LET'S CARE TOGETHER - Business in the Community (bitc.org.uk) to access the Let's Care together website where you will be able to find more information as well as being able to register to the programme. 

Please find below a link to access an anonymous patient survey questionnaire that we are kindly asking our patients to complete to allow us to gather information that will help us to share learning and continue to improve our services. 

Caerphilly South - Patient Access Survey 2023/2024 (surveymonkey.com)

We appreciate you taking the time to complete this patient survey as we value your feedback.

Many thanks.

The surgery will be closed on Monday the 25th of December 2023 (Christmas Day), Tuesday the 26th of December 2023 (Boxing Day) and Monday the 1st of January 2024 (New Year's Day). 

The Out of hours service is available outside the surgery opening hours on telephone number 111 for urgent care, information and advice when the concern is not life threatening. This number is not a replacement for 999 so those with life- threatening emergencies should continue to call 999 when it is necessary. Severe bleeding, chest pain, shortness of breath and symptoms of a stroke constitute an emergency.

If you need dental advice please contact the out of hours dental helpline on 01633 744387.

If you require urgent social services care please contact the South Wales Emergency duty team on 0800 328 4432.

Please ensure to order all repeat medication to prevent running out whilst the surgery is closed. Local pharmacy opening hours for the holiday period can be found below.

Local Pharmacy information

Sunday 24^th December

Asda Pharmacy, Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly – 10am – 4pm

Mayberry Pharmacy, 175 High St, Blackwood – 11.30am-12.30pm

Bargoed Pharmacy, 9 Under Cardiff Rd, Bargoed – 17.30-18.30pm

Machen Pharmacy, 36 Commercial Rd, Machen – 18.00-20.00pm

Monday 25^th December

Mayberry Pharmacy, 175 High St, Blackwood – 11.30am-12.30pm

Nelson’s Pharmacy, Nantgarw Road Medical Centre, 4 Beddau Way, Caerphilly – 16.00-18.00pm

Allied Pharmacy, Bedwlywyn Rd, 5 Bedwlywn Rd, Ystrad Mynach – 14.00-15.00pm

Evans Pharmacy, 1&2 Victoria Buildings, Hight St, Abercarn – 17.00-19.00

Bargoed Pharmacy, 9 Under Cardiff Rd, Bargoed – 17.30-18.30pm

Tuesday 26^th December

Asda Pharmacy, Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly – 10am – 16.00pm

Allied Pharmacy, 31 Tonyfelin Rd, Caerphilly 13.00-14.00pm

Mayberry Pharmacy, 175 High St, Blackwood – 11.30am-12.30pm

Lewis Pharmacy, 2/3 Trafalgar Buildings, Bargoed – 18.00-20.00

Sunday 31^st December

Asda Pharmacy, Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly – 10am – 16.00pm

Mayberry Pharmacy, 175 High St, Blackwood – 11.30am-12.30pm

Allied Pharmacy, Bedwlywyn Rd, 5 Bedwlywn Rd, Ystrad Mynach – 14.00-15.00pm

Mayberry Pharmacy, 15 Main St, The Square, Crumlin – 17.00-18.00pm

Vida Rogers, Pharmacy, 18 Hanbury Rd, Bargoed – 17.30-20.00pm

Monday 1^st January 2024

Asda Pharmacy, Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly – 10am – 16.00pm

Mayberry Pharmacy, 40 Cardiff Rd, Caerphilly – 13.00-14.00pm

Mayberry Pharmacy, 175 High St, Blackwood – 11.30am-12.30pm

Vida Rogers, Pharmacy, 18 Hanbury Rd, Bargoed – 17.30-19.30pm

We are adapting our opening times.

From Monday the 13th of November we will be closing the doors at 6pm however, our phone lines will remain available until 6:30pm.

Mae'r Rhaglen Gwasanaethau digidol i gleifion a'r cyhoedd yn cydnabod bod tua 7% o boblogareth Cymru wedi'u hallgau'n ddigidol, felly roedd ei grwp sicrwydd cleifion a'r Cyhoedd eisiau defnyddio sefydliadau presennol fel Llais Cymru, GIG Cymru, Cymunedau Digidol Cymru a sefydliadau trydyth sector eraill i gasglu gwybodaeth; y nod oedd hysbysu pobl am sut y gallant gael cymorth yn eu cymunedau i gael dyfeisiau digidol a'u defnyddio, gan gynnwys cyrchu AP GIG Cymru. 

This is a poster containing a QR code to a survey for patient's and the public relating to accessing digital health services.

 Digital Services for patients and the public programme recognises that about 7% of the population in Wales are digitally excluded, therefore its patient's and public assurance group wanted to use existing organisations such as Llais Cymru, NHS Wales, Digital communities Wales and other third sector organisatons to capture information: with the aim of informing people on how they can get help in their communities to obtain and use digital devices, including accessing the NHS Wales App.

All patients over the age of 65 years and those under the age of 65 years who fall within an at risk group are entitled to a free flu jab on the NHS- Please contact the surgery to book your appointment now.

Salaried GP position

6-8 sessions per week

Courthouse Medical Centre is a 4 Partner General Practice located in Caerphilly. We have approximately 10,600 patients and our practice boundary covers the Caerphilly area. We have a team of motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Doctors who meet informally daily for a general chat and catch up. We have an active Primary Health Care Team including a Prescribing Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses and 3 Health Care Assistants. We have an excellent and experienced Administration Team of 16. We are also an accredited training practice.

As a Practice we work effectively as a team, we have a very low turnover of staff and have great feedback to our patient surveys. We also receive excellent feedback from the training program for GP Registrars.

Please do not hesitate to contact the surgery if you are interested in becoming part of the team.

Call 02920 887316 or email enquiries.courthouse@wales.nhs.uk 

This is a video from the health board containing health messages, campaigns and service information. 

The surgery will be closed on Monday the 28th of August 2023 due to the bank holiday.

The Out of hours service is available outside the surgery opening hours on telephone number 111 for urgent care, information and advice when the concern is not life threatening. This number is not a replacement for 999 so those with life- threatening emergencies should continue to call 999 when it is necessary. Chest pain, shortness of breath and symptoms of a stroke constitute an emergency.

If you need dental advice please contact the out of hours dental helpline on 01633 744387.

If you require urgent social services care please contact the South Wales Emergency duty team on 0800 328 4432.

Please ensure to order all repeat medication to prevent running out whilst the surgery is closed

This is a course to help people who are dealing with life after cancer. If you think you would benefit from this course you can email epp@gavo.org.uk to book a place. See more info on attached poster.

The Surgery will be closed on 18th of July 2023 between 2pm and 6pm

This is for essential staff training provided by Aneurin Bevan Health Board

If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999

If you require urgent medical attention before we re-open, please call the surgery on 02920 887316 and we will then direct your call to urgent primary care

You can also access NHS 111 online for health advice and information

Community Pharmacies are also open and offer access to the Common Ailment Service offering free advice and medication for many common ailments

The Solihull Online Approach is a non-profit organisation focused on improving emotional health and wellbeing by supporting relationships. The courses are evidence based with an ongoing research programme. The Solihull Approach can be used for early intervention and prevention in the early years.

The courses that are available to parents and carers range from 0 to 19+ years and have been translated into 7 different languages with google translate available for all. New courses will be added to the licensing free of charge when developed and kept updated.

The Solihull courses that are available to parents and/or carers are:

• Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby (Welsh, Urdu, Modern Standard Arabic, Polish)
• Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby: for women’s couples
• Understanding your baby (Welsh, Urdu)
• Understanding your child (Welsh, Urdu, Modern Standard Arabic, Polish, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Somali)
• Understanding your child with additional needs
• Understanding you preterm or sick baby in hospital
• Understanding you preterm or sick baby now you’re home
• Understanding your teenager's brain (Welsh, Urdu, Modern Standard Arabic)
• Understanding your brain (for teenagers only)
• Understanding your feelings (for teenagers only)
• Understanding your child’s feelings (a taster course)
• Understanding your child’s mental health and wellbeing
• Understanding your relationships
• Understanding the impact of the pandemic on your child
• Understanding the impact of the pandemic on your teenager

GAVO (Gwent Assosiation of Voluntary Organiations) will be running courses through the summer. See the poster for more information about what they are offering.

It is Men’s Health Week and the Heaalth Board is raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer to look out for. Take a look at this poster on information on how to check for testicular cancer.

Please be aware we no longer prescribe hayfever medication that you can get over the counter. These include, Cetirizine and Loratadine. The following strengths of Fexodenadine 30mg and 120mg are also unavailable on prescription and you can now buy these over the counter. Nasal sprays and eye drops for hay fever are also now unavailable on prescription.

Some of these medications are also available on the common ailment scheme at the pharmacy. Please visit your pharmacy and ask for a consultation to discuss this.

Please note that we do still prescribe these medications if you are on them for allergies, long term. It is only for seasonal hayfever that we have stopped prescribing these items.

Polite Notice

If you order your monthly prescription from a chemist, please check they can supply EVERY item. Thank you.

If you need dental advice, please contact the Out of Hours Dental Helpline on 01633 744387.

If you require urgent Social Services Care, please contact the South Wales Emergency Duty Team on 0800 328 4432 

Welcome to our brand new website. We have created this in the hope we have made our services more user friendly and we hope you enjoy the functions available to you on this new site.

Like all new things, we are expecting to experience some teething problems, and so we ask for your patience as the new website comes into action. 

We hope you like the new page. Thank you all for your continued suppport.