Welcome to Cathays Surgery
With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.
Get Well, Keep Well
Of course we’re not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.
Cathays Surgery Updates
NEW CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANT CLINIC - Update: 18/10/2021
We are starting a new contraceptive implant clinic! If you would like to book in, please call us on 02920 353020. For more information about the implant, visit
https://www.sexwise.org.uk/contraception/contraceptive-implant,
NEXPLANON® Official Site, or give us a call and ask to book an appointment with the nurse to discuss contraception options.
We have an inter-practice agreement with The City Surgery and Albany Road Surgery; if you are a patient registered to City or Albany and would like to self-refer to the implant clinic here at Cathays Surgery, please complete the following form and send it to us: Self-referral Form
NHS COVID PASS - Update: 01/10/2021
Visit the Welsh Gov website to find information about the NHS Covid pass (
Click here).
Please do not contact the surgery with regards to obtaining an NHS COVID Pass;
we are unable to assist you with this. 
NOTICE TO ALL PATIENTS REGARDING BLOOD TESTS - Update: 26/08/2021
We have been informed by the Welsh Government that there is a UK-wide shortage of blood bottles due to a problem with the manufacturer.
ONLY ESSENTIAL blood tests will be booked for the foreseeable future. Please note if you have a blood test already the GP will be reviewing whether these are essential. We will be in touch to cancel your appointment if it is not deemed an essential. This shortage is temporary and expected to last up to 3 months. This does mean some tests will be postponed until national stocks recover. Those patients with the highest risk or need will still receive the blood tests they need, however routine blood tests will have to wait.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused by this, and please bear with us as the work to provide the best health care we can for our patients.
Community Health Services Updates
CARDIFF AND VALE LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH TEAM SEXUAL HEALTH BULLETIN FOR AUTUMN 2021 - Update: 04/10/2021
Click here to read CAV Sexual Health Bulletin Autumn 2021
UNDER 18s SEXUAL HEALTH DROP-IN CLINIC - Update: 04/10/2021
Cardiff Royal Infirmary's Department of Sexual Health have a drop-in clinic for Under 18's. The clinic runs on Tuesdays 2 pm to 5 pm.
STUDENT GUIDE TO SEXUAL HEALTH - Update: 28/09/2021
Fast Track Cardiff and Vale have created a guide for new and current students to find out where you can get free and confidential sexual health support and services are available in Cardiff and the Vale. Click here.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY UNIVERSITIES - Update: 27/09/2021
Please check out the student services page for information on support services provided by your universities. (Click here then scroll to end of page).
NEW MIND COMMUNITY CONNECTORS PROJECT - Update: 13/09/2021
Community Connectors is a new project in Cardiff designed to help people access community groups and services to improve their well-being needs. Mind's experienced Community Connectors will offer a confidential, non-judgemental space to listen and help you access the support you need. Please see the leaflet for further information.Mind Community Connectors Leaflet
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COVID-19 Updates
Please do not attend your GP surgery, community pharmacy or A&E department if you have any symptoms of Coronavirus to stop the spread of infection.
AppointmentsThere are currently no routine face-to-face appointments available to book with clinical staff. We are booking routine telephone appointments only. You will not need to attend the surgery unless you have been asked to.
Some appointments will require face-to-face appointments, such as smear tests etc; you will be told by staff if you need to attend in person.
If you think that you need to be seen by a medical practitioner or nurse please call the surgery on 02920 353020. You will be placed on a telephone triage list and the clinician will call you back.
Please do not come to the surgery unless you have been invited to attend.
If you are attending the surgery, please wear a mask unless you have an exemption.
Repeat prescription requestsRepeat prescription requests can now be taken over the telephone, or posted through the STAFF ENTRANCE DOOR of the surgery along with sick notes or any other administrative requests.
If you have chosen a preferred pharmacy, we will send the prescription requests to one of our local pharmacies Crwys Pharmacy (Tel No: 02920 373631) and Woodville Pharmacy (Tel No: 02920 227835). Repeat prescriptions can be collected from the surgery if you have not chosen a preferred pharmacy.
**Please telephone the pharmacy to ensure your prescription is ready before collecting from the pharmacy. If you are coming to collect a prescription from the surgery, please call us to check it is ready**
Coronavirus – Advice for Patients
The latest advice is to self-isolate for 10 days if you have a new continuous cough or high temperature (fever) or loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, or if you have tested positive for Covid-19. Please see the NHS website for information, advice and support. If you are worried about symptoms of Coronavirus you should use the NHS Direct Wales online symptom checker at www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/COVID19. You should only call 111 if the symptom checker advises you to.
You can help stop the spread of Coronavirus by ensuring you practise good hygiene. Cough and sneeze into a tissue, bin it and immediately wash your hands with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds. When out in public places, remember to use hand sanitiser regularly and stay socially distanced from others.
For up to date advice please visit phw.nhs.wales/coronavirus
Covid-19 Forms
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/covid-19/cavuhb-covid-19-mass-vaccination-programme/covid-19-forms/?fbclid=IwAR0QDENGlvFlHlZpB7iUx20FQYrfXWm4BZwivnADW8XMLDQlAICTCkJXgZE
Patient Survey 
An NHS GP Patient Satisfaction survey is being carried out across all GP Practices in Cardiff & Vale to gather feedback from patients on all practices across Cardiff & Vale simultaneously. The survey asks questions regarding your recent experiences interacting with your GP practice and whether or not you are satisfied with your experiences. If you would like to complete the survey, please click the link below.
English Survey Link | Welsh Survey Link
Please note, the answers are not sent directly to our practice. If you would like to share feedback directly with Cathays Surgery, please contact us directly.
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My Health Online
PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING THE CURRENT COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) PANDEMIC WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO OFFER ONLINE APPOINTMENTS. PLEASE CALL THE SURGERY TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT. MY HEALTH ONLINE CAN STILL BE USED FOR REPEAT PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS.
Did you know that you can use a mobile phone, tablet or computer to book or cancel an appointment with your GP, or request a repeat prescription? All you need to do is sign up to use My Health Online services.
Just like online banking you can sign up for a range of online services from your GP. Although these will vary from practice to practice and will depend on what your practice is offering.
Advantages of online services include:
- No hanging on the phone, waiting to get through to the GP surgery
- Convenient access to GP services from home or work — or anywhere with internet access
- Reduced administration for the GP practice
How do I get it?
You need to call into your GP practice or print off the document here to sign up. You will then need to drop the completed form into the surgery (Cathays Terrace). Your GP will issue you with a registration letter, you will need to have proof of identity on you to enable them to do this.
Choose Pharmacy
Do you need to see the doctor today? You can now get FREE NHS ADVICE and FREE TREATMENT for a range of common ailments from our local community pharmacists without having to make an appointment with a GP. The introduction of this service will increase the NHS appointments available to our patients. Local pharmacies providing this service are listed below:
- Woodville Pharmacy (Woodville Road) are now offering the Choose Pharmacy service Monday – Friday.
- Crwys Pharmacy (Crwys Road) are now offering the Choose Pharmacy service Monday – Saturday.
Click here for more information and for the full list of conditions covered under this scheme.
Access & Facilities
A front door bell at wheelchair height is available to call for assistance with the main entrance doors. Once in the building, wheelchair users will gain access to all services with comparative ease. Patients with mobility and breathing difficulties can arrange to be seen downstairs. If you would like to check anything or if you would like to remind us of your accessibility requirements prior to attending your appointment, please give us a call on 02920 353020.
Practice Leaflet
(Site updated 20/10/2021)