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
Newly Pregnant
If you are newly pregnant please email [email protected] (this replaces the paper forms that are completed in the GP surgeries).
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.
Patient letter – Receipt of your referral in secondary care – ACCEPTED
“We have received a referral from your GP/Optician, because they would like us to provide a specialist opinion regarding your clinical symptoms. DR/MR\Mrs XXXXXX has reviewed the information provided by … [continue] Patient letter – Receipt of your referral in secondary care – ACCEPTED
Patient letter – Receipt of your referral in secondary care – ACCEPTED
“We have received a referral from your GP/Optician, because they would like us to provide a specialist opinion regarding your clinical symptoms. DR/MR\Mrs XXXX has reviewed the information provided by … [continue] Patient letter – Receipt of your referral in secondary care – ACCEPTED
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. Due to COVID-19 the hospital services will only be seeing those patients with the most urgent need to … [continue] How to self-manage your condition while waiting to be seen at the hospital.
Support for Carers
Do you care for 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
Health Visitor Baby Clinic
There will be no Health Visitor clinics until further notice. The Health Visitor office contact telephone numbers is 02921 847 791 if you require any advice or information.
Patient Notice – Parking
In a few weeks a modular building is going to be sited at the rear of the practice premises. The building will be an integral part of the practice, housing … [continue] Patient Notice – Parking
Macmillan Cancer Wellbeing Coordinator Service
In response to the current COVID-19 situation, the remit of this service is temporarily being extended to offer non-clinical telephone support to all patients (cancer and non-cancer). The Macmillan Cancer … [continue] Macmillan Cancer Wellbeing Coordinator Service
Closure Reponse
Following an incident this afternoon (18-March-2020) the practice had to close from 3:30p.m. and deep cleaning was commenced. Whitchurch Medical Centre will be open tomorrow for usual services but we … [continue] Closure Reponse
Statment in response to the media coverage
You may be aware of a recent Wales Online article. The press release was intended to highlight the significant premises pressures that the practices face.
CHC : Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting – Tuesday 10th of December 10am. Glamorgan Suite, Barry Memo Arts Centre, Gladstone Road, Barry CF62 8NA.
Reindeer Run
We have once again entered a staff team into the Reindeer Run. We would love to see some patients running alongside the team.
Appointments
Same Day Appointments We are able to over same day appointments to patients, who feel they cannot wait until the next routine appointment. To ensure that we work efficiently, the … [continue] Appointments
Stay Steady Clinic
Aged 65 years or over? Would you like a Fitness MOT to check your strength and balance? Do you struggle to get up from a chair or feel unsteady on your … [continue] Stay Steady Clinic
Patient Participation Group (PPG)
We are delighted to publicise the practice Patient Participation Group PPGs are about implementing real, positive change in their communities. Patients have long valued the relationship with their GP and … [continue] Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Veteran Support – Therapies4services
Therapies4services C.I.C. is a non- for profit organisation founded by Morwenna Pitkin. They provide a free non-judgemental, relaxing and caring environment, in a holistic approach to therapy; for people actively … [continue] Veteran Support – Therapies4services
Honorary Clinical Teacher awarded to Dr Hashmi
The practice would like to wish Dr Khurram Hashmi well-deserved congratulations on his award as Honorary Clinical Teacher. Dr Hashmi was awarded this title in recognition of his valued contribution … [continue] Honorary Clinical Teacher awarded to Dr Hashmi
Top tips from clinicians to empower parents of poorly children
Clinicians have recently developed some simple and effective leaflets to support GPs and reduce some of the pressures from parents asking for appointments for their children. The idea is to … [continue] Top tips from clinicians to empower parents of poorly children
FREE Health and Well Being Courses with EPP Cymru
EPP Cymru provides a number of self-management courses and workshops for people living with any long-term health condition or a caring role. These courses provide an opportunity for people to … [continue] FREE Health and Well Being Courses with EPP Cymru
Sue Ryder – Bereavement Support Services
A free online bereavement support serve provided by Sue Ryder. The Sue Ryder online community is a website open to anyone affected by bereavement or terminal diagnosis. It is a … [continue] Sue Ryder – Bereavement Support Services
Life After Cancer – A resource for all
Life After Cancer This resource was produced in collaboration with Velindre Cancer Centre, Tenovus Cancer Care, e-Cancer.org, Macmillan and staff from Cardiff University, School of Healthcare Sciences which is available … [continue] Life After Cancer – A resource for all
List of local private clinics offering various treatments including ear syringing.
Here find below is a list of local private clinics offering various treatments including ear syringing and micro-suction treatments, in and around the Whitchurch area. Please note these are not … [continue] List of local private clinics offering various treatments including ear syringing.
Veteran Support – The Poppy Factory
The Poppy Factory is the country’s leading employment charity for veterans with health conditions or impairments. The poppy Factory works with businesses across the country to provide bespoke opportunities and … [continue] Veteran Support – The Poppy Factory
Congratulations to Jan and Pru
Everyone at Whitchurch Village Practice would like to wish both Pru and Jan a big congratulations on their 30 years of service to the Practice.
Cardiff University, School of Medicine
Did you know that Whitchurch Village is an approved medical student teaching practice working alongside Cardiff University, School of Medicine in the education of their third and fifth year students.
Stay Safe and Well with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Stay Safe and Well – CADWCH YN DDIOGEL, CADWCH YN IACH South Wales Fire and Rescue Service- Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub De Cymru The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service … [continue] Stay Safe and Well with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Bereavement advice
In the unfortunate event that a person has passed away, there are three things that must be done in the first few days; Get a medical certificate from your GP … [continue] Bereavement advice
