Surgery closed? Use the right Newport route instead of guessing
The most useful thing to know about St Julians after hours is simple: NHS 111 Wales is the route into urgent GP out-of-hours care. The telephone service itself is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
NHS 111 Wales lists GP out-of-hours cover in the Aneurin Bevan area from 6:30pm to 8:00am on weeknights and throughout weekends and bank holidays. Call 999 instead for a life-threatening emergency.
When St Julians Is Closed: 111, 999 or Wait for the Surgery?
Out-of-hours care is not simply a second reception desk. NHS 111 Wales first works out what sort of help is appropriate and can route you into urgent primary care when required.
| Situation | Use this route | What it is for | Do not do this |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening or critical emergency | 999 | Emergency ambulance / emergency-care response. | Do not wait for GP opening hours or an online form. |
| Urgent problem when St Julians is closed | NHS 111 Wales | Urgent advice and access to GP out-of-hours where appropriate. | Do not assume you should travel directly to an out-of-hours GP site. |
| Unsure which service is appropriate | 111 Wales symptom checker or telephone 111 | Helps identify an appropriate NHS route. | Do not use a random search result as a substitute for NHS triage. |
| Routine appointment or admin request | St Julians during normal practice access | Routine GP booking, forms, registration and normal administration. | 111 says it cannot arrange normal weekday GP appointments. |
| Routine repeat prescription | NHS Wales App / practice prescription route | Normal repeat-medicine processing. | Do not leave routine ordering until the surgery is already closed. |
How the Weekend Route Changes From Friday Evening
NHS 111 Wales describes the GP out-of-hours period as 6:30pm to 8:00am on weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays. For the Aneurin Bevan area, the health board also tells patients to call 111 when they think they need an out-of-hours GP appointment.
DAY Before 6:30pm
Use the practice’s normal route where available.
18:30 Out-of-hours begins
Urgent GP problems that cannot wait move to the 111 route.
SUN Weekend
The practice is listed as closed; urgent GP access is through 111.
08:00 Normal GP access resumes
Check the practice’s live opening information after bank holidays.
For another Wales-specific example of how normal surgery hours and the 111 out-of-hours period can differ, see our Cwmfelin Medical Centre NHS Wales out-of-hours guide .
What Happens After You Call NHS 111 Wales?
Calling 111 does not automatically mean you will be booked with an out-of-hours GP. The service first assesses what type of help is needed.
You speak to a trained call handler
The call handler asks for information about the problem and works through the appropriate 111 process.
Your issue may be dealt with at that stage
If the call handler can give the appropriate service information, you may not need a clinical callback.
A clinical adviser may call you back
When a clinical assessment is needed, NHS 111 Wales says a clinical adviser will call back as soon as one is available.
You are directed to the appropriate service
Depending on the assessment, the route may involve advice, pharmacy, urgent primary care, another local NHS service or emergency escalation.
Current Public Opening-Hours Information
The current NHS 111 Wales service listing and St Julians’ current mobile practice listing show 8:00am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday, with the weekend closed.
| Day | Current public listing | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Routine and urgent practice routes operate according to availability. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Check live practice notices before travelling. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Consultation sessions are not the same as reception opening. |
| Thursday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Use your actual appointment time if you have a booking. |
| Friday | 8:00am–6:30pm | GP out-of-hours cover starts from 6:30pm. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use 111 for urgent non-emergency help that cannot wait. |
| Sunday | Closed | Check the local pharmacy rota if medicine advice is the real need. |
During the Week, Use the Practice Before Using Out-of-Hours Care
Urgent same-day problem
The practice appointment page says patients with a problem that feels urgent and cannot wait for a routine appointment should telephone the surgery.
Reception asks about the problem so the request can be directed to the appropriate clinician.
Routine appointment
St Julians currently says routine appointments can be requested by telephone or in person after 10:00am and can be booked ahead, subject to availability.
Home-visit request
The practice says home visits are for patients who are too ill or too infirm to attend and asks that requests are made before 10:00am where possible.
Do Not Leave Repeat Medication Until the Weekend
St Julians currently warns that repeat prescriptions have a 72-hour turnaround time and says it cannot guarantee that medication can be authorised sooner simply because a patient has run out.
Count working time, not just calendar days, especially before weekends and bank holidays.
St Julians says repeat prescriptions can be ordered through the NHS Wales App after the account has been set up.
NHS 111 Wales provides an Accessing Medicines route and advises that a pharmacist may be able to help in some circumstances.
For a more detailed Wales-focused explanation of NHS Wales App repeat prescribing, see our Crwys Medical Centre repeat-prescription guide .
My Health Online Has Been Replaced by the NHS Wales App
St Julians’ current homepage states that My Health Online is no longer in service and has been replaced with the NHS Wales App.
Routine appointments
The practice says qualifying patients can use the NHS Wales App for routine appointment booking where the required appointment type is enabled.
Repeat prescriptions
The NHS Wales App can display and request repeat medicines where the practice and medicine are enabled for online ordering.
Health-record access
The practice describes access to a brief record summary; wider GP-record information depends on practice settings and your account permissions.
Weekend Help Is Not Always an Out-of-Hours GP
The fastest appropriate service may be pharmacy, dental care or a different NHS route rather than an out-of-hours doctor.
Pharmacy
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board publishes Newport out-of-hours pharmacy rotas for 2026–27, including a Sunday evening rota.
Check the current rota rather than assuming your usual pharmacy is open.
Urgent dental problem
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board lists the Dental Helpline as 01633 744387. Weekend and bank-holiday arrangements include advice and a limited number of urgent dental appointments.
Urgent mental-health support
NHS 111 Wales says urgent mental-health support is available by calling 111 and selecting option 2. The route operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Parking, Wheelchair Access and Communication Support
St Julians publishes several practical facility details that are useful before a first visit or when accompanying someone who needs extra support.
Patient parking
The practice says it has a small designated parking area for patients. A listed facility does not guarantee that a space will be free.
Wheelchair and pushchair access
The practice says the building has wheelchair/pushchair access and a lift from the main entrance hall to the second floor.
Hearing and language support
St Julians says a hearing loop is available and that Language Line can be used for patients whose first language is not English.
NHS 111 Wales also lists disabled access as Yes for St Julians Medical Centre. If a specific access feature is essential, call before travelling so reception can confirm the current arrangement.
Who Regulates and Oversees the Practice?
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales
HIW lists St Julians Medical Centre as an NHS GP surgery providing GP services.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
HIW and NHS 111 Wales place the practice under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
NHS practice code
StatsWales identifies St Julians Medical Centre as W93049 within Newport East.
Phone, Email and Address
| Contact | Verified detail | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Main phone | 01633 251304 | Reception, appointment support and practice queries during normal access. |
| enquiries.w93049@wales.nhs.uk | The practice lists this for enquiries/contact details. Do not use email for emergencies. | |
| Address | 13A Stafford Road, Newport, NP19 7DQ | Appointments, forms and planned visits. |
| Out of hours | 111 | Urgent non-emergency advice and GP out-of-hours access when appropriate. |
St Julians also states that it no longer has a fax machine. Use the current official contact methods instead of fax details from old directories.
If St Julians Is Not Your Registered GP
Do not assume that a Newport address automatically falls within this practice’s registration area. If you are moving house or trying to find the correct Welsh GP, use our UK medical-centre and NHS GP finder guide to check the official Wales search route and then confirm coverage with the surgery.
St Julians’ own registration page currently asks new patients to complete practice forms and follow its local registration process, so use that page rather than assuming rules from an English GP surgery apply.
Why “Weekend GP” Does Not Mean the Same Thing Everywhere
St Julians patients are in Wales and should follow NHS 111 Wales and Aneurin Bevan routes. GP practices elsewhere in the UK can use different extended-access systems, hubs and booking rules.
Our Saxonbrook Medical Centre weekend and out-of-hours guide is a useful comparison, but it covers an English practice. Do not copy an English weekend-booking instruction for a Newport, Wales patient.
Map and Directions to Stafford Road
St Julians Medical Centre
13A Stafford Road
Newport
NP19 7DQ
Wales
The embedded Google map is a directions aid only. It is not an official NHS Wales or St Julians map.
Weekend and Out-of-Hours Route Planner
This tool does not diagnose symptoms. It simply points to the administrative or NHS route explained above.
Choose the task and timing above.
Official Sources for Live Action
Opening arrangements, rotas and online features can change. Use these official pages when you are ready to act.
St Julians Out-of-Hours and Weekend FAQs
What number should St Julians patients call when the surgery is closed?
Call NHS 111 Wales on 111 for urgent medical help that cannot wait until the surgery reopens. Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.
Is St Julians Medical Centre open on Saturday or Sunday?
Current NHS 111 Wales and practice listings show the surgery as closed on Saturday and Sunday. Urgent GP out-of-hours access is through NHS 111 Wales.
What time does GP out-of-hours cover start on weekdays?
NHS 111 Wales lists the normal GP out-of-hours period as 6:30pm to 8:00am on weekdays. Weekend and bank-holiday out-of-hours cover applies throughout the day.
Is NHS 111 Wales available only when the GP is closed?
No. The NHS 111 Wales telephone service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for urgent health advice. GP out-of-hours access is one of the services it can route patients to.
What happens after I call NHS 111 Wales?
A trained call handler takes relevant details. If a clinical assessment is needed, a clinical adviser may call you back. You are then directed to the appropriate NHS service based on the assessment.
What are St Julians Medical Centre’s current listed weekday hours?
The current NHS 111 Wales listing and current practice mobile listing show Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm. An older practice subpage has shown an 18:00 close, so confirm the live arrangement before travelling after 6:00pm.
How early should I order a repeat prescription before a weekend?
St Julians currently asks patients to allow 72 hours for repeat prescription processing and warns that an earlier issue cannot be guaranteed. Plan ahead before weekends and bank holidays.
Has My Health Online been replaced at St Julians?
Yes. The practice’s current homepage says My Health Online is no longer in service and has been replaced by the NHS Wales App. The practice lists routine appointment booking, repeat prescriptions and a brief health-record summary among its app functions.
Does St Julians Medical Centre have disabled access and patient parking?
The practice says it has a small designated patient parking area, wheelchair and pushchair access, a lift to the second floor, a hearing loop and Language Line support. NHS 111 Wales also lists disabled access as available.
Has Healthcare Inspectorate Wales inspected St Julians Medical Centre?
The current HIW listing says St Julians Medical Centre has not yet been inspected by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales. HIW lists it as an NHS GP surgery under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.