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Carers . . .
Look after someone – relative, friend, neighbour – who is ill, frail or disabled and cannot manage on their own,
It does not mean a professional care worker or personal assistant who gets paid for their work.
Are unpaid and save the NHS in Wales over £7 billion every year. If you are a carer you are a PARTNER IN CARE and entitled to:
What kind of help makes life easier for carers?
Financial help – welfare benefits, carers allowance.
Information - right to carers assessment, respite care, being involved if they want to.
When the person they care for is in hospital, participating in arrangements for the person’s discharge.
Looking after their own health. It is recognised that carers neglect their own wellbeing.
For further help or assistance please telephone the Surgery on 02920 388081 or email: EConsult.W97299@wales.nhs.uk
If you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person who may be put at risk if you fall ill, or if you are in receipt
of Carer's Allowance, you are eligible free flu jab.
Useful Links
organisations and services that can help.)
Downloadable materials (Hard copies available in Surgery)
Simply you can download our cares registration form fill in and can be handed or post to the surgery.
Practice News
www.asthma.org uk - Info for managing your asthma
www.BLF.org.uk - Info for managing your COPD
www.phw.nhs.org - Info on Coronavirus
Patients can take a greater involvement in their own healthcare via the internet, in a similar way to shopping or banking online.
My Health Online gives patients the opportunity to book GP appointments order repeat prescriptions update their general details such as change of address all from the convenience of your own computer or device.
Contact the Surgery to get access Online.
Long-term illnesses are managed by the whole health care team.
Chronic disease refers to medical conditions that may have an ongoing impact on your health. In particular we use this term to refer to the following conditions:
Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, CKD (Chronic kidney disease),
Mental Health conditions such as schizophrenia or bipolar depression,
Ischaemic heart disease, Heart Failure, Stroke, mini-stroke (TIA), Rheumatoid , Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Thyroid disease, Atrial Fibrillation,
Peripheral arterial disease
We encourage our patients to take an active role in helping to manage their own conditions, but it is helpful to come for a review once a year.
We would like to ask for your help in this matter. By taking responsibility for your medical condition you can help ensure that you are having the best possible care.
This review process is important and we will not be able to continue prescribing repeat medications without it.
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Screening for life
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148 Clare Road
Grangetown
Cardiff
CF11 6RW
TEL: 02920 388081
FAX: 02920 388832
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Monday - Friday 8.00-18.30
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Bank Holidays Closed