Clinics We Offer
We aim for first class attention to patients with chronic health problems such as diabetes, asthma, joint diseases, emphysema, heart disease and lipid disorders etc.
Asthma Clinic – During normal surgery times
Full review of symptoms, causes and treatment with individually tailored management plans.
Diabetic Clinic – Variable clinics throughout the working week
All our diabetic patients are offered a comprehensive health check and screening programme at least annually including retinal photography to check for early eye changes. Cardiovascular risk assessment and advice on modifying risks is also given.
Hypertension (blood pressure) – During normal surgery times
To ensure optimal control of this important risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Antenatal Clinics – Wednesday all day
Midwife led check-ups throughout pregnancy – access to doctors when required.
Pregnant ladies can self-refer to the service during the pandemic via:
- Self-Referral for Pregnant Ladies
- Pre-conception Guidance Line Flyer for Diabetic patients
Cervical Smears – During normal surgery times
Child Health Surveillance – Thursday morning - the Health Visitors aren't running clinics at the practice due to the latest lockdown. The can be reached on 029 21 847 748. Access to health visitors for general advice on feeding, sleep problems etc. as well as health screening and a vaccination programme run by Dr Brooks.
Contraception - During normal surgery times
Sayana Press information for patients: https://www.sayanaanswers.co.uk/home
Family Planning – During normal surgery times
All the doctors in the practice are approved to give advice on family planning.
Mental Health Support Worker - If you have new or ongoing problems with anxiety, low mood, depression or stress, then please make an appointment to discuss your problems with our mental health support worker. This can be pre-booked with the Mental Health specialist directly through your GP surgery.
Our support worker will be able to direct you to counselling and self help services, organise your starting medication if needed, and arrange onwards referral to the mental health community team.
Minor Surgery/Rheumatology/Joint Injections
This service is led by Dr McLoughlin for the removal of skin lesions, joint and soft tissue injections, sclerotherapy to varicose veins and thread veins. These services are also provided by other accredited clinicians working at the practice.
Joint injections - What are the Risks?
Read these helpful web pages about the risks involved in receiving this treatment before arranging an appointment with one of our GP's.
Steroid Injections | Side-effects, uses, time to work (versusarthritis.org)
Steroid Injections: Uses, Types, and Side-Effects | Patient
MSK Physiotherapists - if you have a muscle or joint problem our receptionists can book you in directly with a physiotherapist. The primary care physio team work at 3 local practices and you can request a face-to-face or telephone appointment with them. Please ask reception for further details and to make an appointment.
Smoking Cessation - Help Me Quit is the brand that covers all NHS stop smoking services in Wales. Help Me Quit was established in 2017 to make it easier for smokers to access NHS stop smoking support. The Welsh Government has committed to reducing the number of smokers in Wales to 16% by 2020. Despite progress, there are still over 490,000 adult smokers in Wales.
You can also access smoking cessation services at your local pharmacy. For details of what your pharmacy can offer please visit the 111 Wales site:
Flu Clinic
From August each year our winter flu vaccination programme commences. We advise that everyone over 65 or with chronic illness should receive this vaccine. Clinic times will be posted on notice boards in the surgery and also on this website prior to the clinics.
Enhanced Services
- Anticoagulation service
- Near Patient testing / monitoring
- Alcohol and drug abuse service
- Minor Injuries and wounds service
- Nursing Home
In Addition
Registered patients aged 16-75 who have not been seen for 3 years may request a consultation.
Registered patients aged over 75 years who have not been seen in the previous 12 months may request a consultation (if you are unable to attend the surgery for these checks because of your medical condition a home visit may be arranged).