GP data – September
News
Pharmacy Opening Times
Follow the link to view the scheduled opening hours for Pharmacies in Cardiff & The Vale during the Christmas break. Cardiff and Vale Christmas and New Year 2023-2024v1 FINAL
PPG – Secretary Wanted
Whitchurch Medical Centre are looking to recruit a secretary to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG). The PPG members are all volunteers and the overall aim of our group [PPG] … [continue] PPG – Secretary Wanted
Mental Health in 11 – 15 year-olds
We are looking for families to take part in our mental health trial which is looking at preventing anxiety and depression in young people aged 11-15. Depression and anxiety have … [continue] Mental Health in 11 – 15 year-olds
Sedative Prescribing for Fear of Flying Policy
Whitchurch Medical Centre has taken a policy decision to stop prescribing diazepam outside the terms of its licence, including as a sedative for aircraft flights. This policy decision has been … [continue] Sedative Prescribing for Fear of Flying Policy
Support for those living with cancer
Maggie’s Cardiff are a charity who work to support those living with cancer or with a family member/loved one going through cancer, they are for anyone who may be affected. … [continue] Support for those living with cancer
Patient Notice – Parking
We have been notified that from Monday 21st March onwards Whitchurch Hospital Grounds will be starting work on the roads to make it a two way system. We have noticed … [continue] Patient Notice – Parking
Registering Your Pregnancy
Click here to register your pregnancy with Cardiff and Vale UHB maternity
You may see information regarding your Covid vaccinations on your GP record. We have been made aware that the date of your COVID-19 vaccination will be different to the date it was given. This will not affect your COVID-19 Pass or booster recall.
Sexual Health Clinics
Test and Post – Home Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections People over the age of 16 can take a test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea and/or a test for HIV, Syphilis, … [continue] Sexual Health Clinics
Would you like to live a more active life?
Moving and being active has so many benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWGulLAa0O0 You may be wondering what the right level of activity is? This can vary from … [continue] Would you like to live a more active life?
Number of patient contacts in June 2021
Number of patient contacts in June 31-May to 4-June 456 telephone 157 face to face consultations 7-June to 11-June … [continue] Number of patient contacts in June 2021
NHS Covid vaccine pass
NHS COVID vaccine pass “Citizens who are registered with a GP in Wales will now be able to obtain their vaccination status via the digital NHS COVID Pass, after they … [continue] NHS Covid vaccine pass
Medical Photographs
PATIENT_GUIDE_TAKING_PHOTOGRAPHS_WITH_SMARTPHONE During the COVID-19 pandemic, the doctors may request that you forward photographs to them via text messages or emails. Here is a guide of how to take the … [continue] Medical Photographs
Prescribing of over the counter medicine is changing
Your GP, nurse or Pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns. Instead, over the counter medicines are … [continue] Prescribing of over the counter medicine is changing
Information to patients regarding referrals.
You agreed with your GP or Primary Care Clinician that your problem needs to be considered by a specialist or a member of their team. You have now been referred … [continue] Information to patients regarding referrals.
How to self-manage your condition while waiting to be seen at the hospital.
You have been referred to the hospital outpatient department by your GP. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic hospital services were only able to see those patients with the … [continue] How to self-manage your condition while waiting to be seen at the hospital.
Support for Carers
Do you care within Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan and are in search of help, advice and support. Cardiff and the Vale Carers Gateway can offer assistance during these … [continue] Support for Carers
24 HOUR LISTENING LINE OFFERING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH NEURODIVERGENT CONDITIONS
Twenty-four hour listening line now offering support to families living with neurodivergent conditions | GOV.WALES This is being delivered via an expansion of the Community Advice Listening Line (C.A.L.L), with … [continue] 24 HOUR LISTENING LINE OFFERING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH NEURODIVERGENT CONDITIONS
FOCUS GROUP INVITE FOR CARERS IN WALES
Dear all, Cardiff Council is working with carers charity Carers Wales, to review and reshape the support that is provided to unpaid carers, including Carers Needs Assessments. We are holding … [continue] FOCUS GROUP INVITE FOR CARERS IN WALES
CARER’S WEEK
CarersWeek 5th-11thJune2023 Activities Carer’s week Activities Carer’s week welsh edition
Bank Holiday Closures
The Surgery will be Closed over the Bank Holiday period on the following dates Monday 29th May 2023 Normal service will resume on Tuesday 30th of May at 8.00 a.m. … [continue] Bank Holiday Closures
UK-wide Veterans’ Survey
Hearing from our veteran community is vital and that is why the government has launched a UK-wide Veterans’ Survey. This is the first-ever exercise to collect feedback from the veterans’ … [continue] UK-wide Veterans’ Survey
Strep A, Scarlet Fever and Invasive Group A Streptococcal (IGAS) advice
Please follow the below link to view a video from Dr Ben Roper providing advice surrounding Strep A, Scarlet Fever and Invasive Group A Streptococcal (IGAS) Strep A – GP … [continue] Strep A, Scarlet Fever and Invasive Group A Streptococcal (IGAS) advice
Carers rights day
Childhood immunisations
Childhood Immunisations – Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (nhs.wales) Imiwneiddio Plentyndod – Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a’r Fro (gig.cymru)
Help us to help you
From pharmacists to minor injury units and mental health helplines to online consultations, there are many ways to access the NHS in Wales. Discover many ways to get the right … [continue] Help us to help you
Foodwise in Pregnancy
What is Cervical Screening?
CHAT health text service for young people
Physiotherapy
Did you know all adults 16 years and over with spinal, muscle, joint and tendon pain can see a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist WITHOUT THE NEED TO SEE A GP FIRST? … [continue] Physiotherapy
Dementia Connect
Dementia Connect, from Alzheimer’s Society, is a personalised dementia support service for anyone affected by dementia. The service offers people with dementia, their carers, families, and friends the support they … [continue] Dementia Connect
Veterans survery
Service Veterans Survey Service Veterans – Are you getting a fair deal? South Glamorgan Community Health Council are collecting your views. Follow the link below to take part in the … [continue] Veterans survery
The UK Veterans Family Study
Survey — The UK Veterans Family Study Who can take part? You are eligible to take part in this study if: 1. You are a relative (e.g. spouse/partner, now adult … [continue] The UK Veterans Family Study
Carers Wales Veterans Guide
Carers Wales Veterans Guide E
UK Veterans Family Study
Veterans poster