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.
Appointments
Same Day Appointments We are able to offer same day appointments to patients, who feel they cannot wait until the next routine appointment. To ensure that we work efficiently, the … [continue] Appointments
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 Medical Centre 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 Medical Centre is an approved medical student teaching practice working alongside Cardiff University, School of Medicine in the education of their second, third and fifth … [continue] Cardiff University, School of Medicine
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
How is your information used?
Following GDPR there have been lots of questions raised regarding what information is kept on record and why. At Whitchurch Medical Centre we aim to provide you with the best … [continue] How is your information used?
Directions – a free directory and handbook for carers of people with dementia
Directions Cardiff and the Vale Action for Mental Health along with Nexus have recently created a free directory and handbook called “Directions” for carers of people with dementia. The booklets are designed … [continue] Directions – a free directory and handbook for carers of people with dementia
Minor Ailments Clinic
Minor Ailments Clinic Did you know that we currently run a minor ailments clinic? You can be treated in our minor ailments clinic for the following conditions and symptoms: Coughs and … [continue] Minor Ailments Clinic
Ramadan and Diabetes
Fasting for Ramadan The Qur’an requires Muslims to fast during the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset. However, there are exceptions to this. One of them is that people … [continue] Ramadan and Diabetes
Pyjama Fairies
Dedicated volunteers called “Pyjama Fairies” hand make pyjamas and surgical gowns for children going in to hospital for operations and treatment, if you know someone who could benefit from this … [continue] Pyjama Fairies
YouTube channel
Visit the Cardiff West Cluster – GP Surgeries YouTube channel
Shingles vaccination
Older people are more likely to get shingles, the national shingles immunisation programme for people between the ages 70 and 79 has been introduced by the Department of Health, to … [continue] Shingles vaccination
Whitchurch named in the 100 Best Places to Live in the UK
What is the Individual Health Record?
The Individual Health Record (IHR) in Wales is a comprehensive view of patients GP record with some of the major clinical conditions, drug history and allergy information included. This record … [continue] What is the Individual Health Record?