Pontcae Medical Practice

We are a GP training practice in Merthyr Tydfil on edge of Brecon Beacons National Park. We have 5 Partners 3 Salaried GP's and 12,500 patients.

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Please contact 999 for medical emergencies or 111 for NHS health advice. The Surgery will open as normal from 8:00am Friday 22/5

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The Surgery will be closed on Thursday 21/5/2026 from 1:00pm for GP / staff training. If you have an urgent medical problem please telephone the practice for information on the OOH cover

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Need help with a non-medical issue? Citizens Advice Merthyr Tydfil is here to help at Pontcae Medical Practice (at the following times)

● Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday:
9:00am – 1:00pm
● Thursday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Or contact them directly: 01685 700 215
@citizenadvicemt

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Pleased to announce that we have signed a new contract to continue to provide @econsult_thinks for at least another 12 months.

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Please contact 999 for medical emergencies or 111 for NHS health advice. The Surgery will open as normal from 8:00am Friday 20/3

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The Surgery will be closed on Thursday 19/3/2026 from 1:00pm for GP / staff training. If you have an urgent medical problem please telephone the practice for information on the OOH cover

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cymraeg: Look out for new signage identifying our Welsh-speaking staff!

🛋️ Refurb: A waiting room refresh is coming in 2026!

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We’ve reviewed your feedback from the last 144 days. You rated us 8.83/10—thank you! Here’s what we’re doing next:

📞 New Phones: Moving toward a "Call Back" system to end long queues.

📱 Online Booking: Expanding "Self-Book" links and bookings via the NHS Wales App.

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If your problem is not urgent, please call any time of the day. Test results, administrative tasks, and pre-booking appointments will be quicker and easier if you avoid calling at 8am. You can pre-book appointments up to 6 weeks ahead, so there’s no need to call at 8am.

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Please contact 999 for medical emergencies or 111 for NHS health advice. The Surgery will open as normal from 8:00am Friday 16/1

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The Surgery will be closed on Thursday 15/1/2026 from 1:00pm for GP / staff training. If you have an urgent medical problem please telephone the practice for information on the OOH cover

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Latest data shows that between April - November 2025 over 92% of our consultations are face to face.

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Activity data for November 2025

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Our car park and the surrounding pavements are very slippery due snow and the overnight temperatures - please take extreme care if you are attending the practice today.

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Please contact 999 for medical emergencies or 111 for NHS health advice. The Surgery will open as normal from 8:00am Friday 21/11

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The Surgery will be closed on Thursday 20/11/25 from 1:00pm for GP / staff training. If you have an urgent medical problem please telephone the practice for information on the OOH cover

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Please protect yourself & others by receiving a flu vaccine , we have limited vaccines available for patients over 65 & at risk please contact us today …

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Please contact 999 for medical emergencies or 111 for NHS health advice. The Surgery will open as normal from 8:00am Friday 12/9

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The Surgery will be closed on Thursday 11/9/25 from 1:00pm for GP / staff training. If you have an urgent medical problem please telephone the practice for information on the OOH cover

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We're expanding our team! We're looking for an additional Nurse to join our friendly GP practice. If you have a passion for patient care and want to work in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.