In an emergency call 999. Out-of-hours call 111. Church Surgery: 01970 624855
Who we are

About Church Surgery

Church Surgery provides comprehensive primary medical care to the residents of the university town of Aberystwyth and the surrounding area, from a beautiful converted church in the town centre.

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