Dedicated menopause hub launches for women in East Cardiff

26 February 2026

Women experiencing menopause and perimenopause living in East Cardiff can now access tailored support at a new specialist clinic.

The East Cardiff Menopause Hub, based in the Wellbeing Hub at Maelfa, Llanedeyrn, is a new service designed to provide patient-centred advice, treatment, and community support all in one place.

The clinic offers structured menopause care from experienced clinicians, helping patients feel informed, supported and confident in managing their symptoms.

The service is available to all women aged 40 to 65 years old and registered with one of the East Cardiff GP Cluster practices, including:

• Brynderwen/Minster surgery
• Llan Healthcare
• Rumney Primary Care Centre
• Willowbrook Surgery

Patients attending the East Cardiff Menopause Hub can expect appointments with GPs who have experience in menopause care, and practice nurses will offer additional support including blood pressure checks, lifestyle advice, and guidance on hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

The extended 20-minute consultations can be carried out either face-to-face, by telephone, or online, allowing patients to fully discuss symptoms and treatment options.

A Menopause Café, open to women of any age, will also be on site, providing a welcoming space to meet others, share experiences, and ask questions. Patients will also be put in touch with other East Cardiff Cluster services to ensure holistic and ongoing support.

This is the first Women’s Health Hub developed by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as part of its implementation of the Women’s Health Plan for Wales, with the expansion of these hubs expected during 2026 and 2027.

Sheila Williams, Cluster Project Development Manager, said: “Even if your symptoms feel confusing or overwhelming, the clinic is here to listen, support and guide you safely through menopause.

“If you have questions or would like a referral, please contact your registered GP practice. They can provide information and help with next steps.”

Dr Claire Beynon, Executive Director of Public Health at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, said: “Too many women feel unsupported or unheard when seeking help for the symptoms of menopause.

“The East Cardiff Menopause Hub is a really positive step in bringing high-quality, compassionate care closer to home, with longer appointments and specialist expertise focused on women’s health needs.

“By combining clinical care with community support, this service helps women feel informed, confident and in control of their health. It also reflects our wider commitment to reducing health inequalities.”

Similar hubs dedicated to women’s health are being created in every health board in Wales as part the Women’s Health Plan for Wales that was published in 2024. The plan sets out how NHS organisations in Wales will close the gender health gap by providing better health services for women, ensuring they are listened to, and their health needs are met.

Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sarah Murphy, visited the East Cardiff Menopause Hub on Wednesday, February 25 to hear more about the new service, which will provide patient-centred advice, treatment, and community support in one place.

She said: "It was fantastic to visit the Maelfa hub and see first-hand how Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is bringing high-quality, compassionate care closer to home for women in East Cardiff.

"Women's health hubs will make it easier for women in Wales to get care when they need it.

"As the pathfinder hubs are rolled out, we'll be listening to women's feedback and adapting to make sure we are building a health service which meets the needs of women and girls, now and for generations to come."