Health Advice & News

Reliable health information, practical advice and news from Tynewydd Pharmacy.

Our articles are designed to help patients make informed decisions about their health, understand the services available from community pharmacy and keep up to date with developments at Tynewydd Pharmacy.

We serve patients in Tynewydd, Treherbert, Treorchy and communities across the Rhondda Valley, but our health information is available to everyone.

Featured story

Members of the Tynewydd Pharmacy team receiving the 2025 Welsh Pharmacy Award for Improvements in Service Delivery.
Our Story

From a traditional local pharmacy to award-winning healthcare close to home

Discover how Tynewydd Pharmacy developed its premises, team and clinical services to provide more accessible healthcare for the Rhondda Valley.

Photo: HJB Photography.

Read our story

Latest articles

An adult receiving a vaccination in the upper arm
Seasonal Health

Who can have a free NHS flu vaccination in Wales in 2026?

Check the 2026–27 NHS flu-vaccine eligibility groups, programme start dates and how eligible adults can book at Tynewydd Pharmacy.

Check flu vaccine eligibility
A healthcare professional in dark scrubs speaking with a patient across a consultation desk
NHS Pharmacy Services

Common ailments you can ask your pharmacist about without seeing a GP

Find out which common ailments your pharmacist can assess and treat free through NHS Wales, who can use the service and how to access help locally.

Read about the Common Ailments Service