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Choose Well will help you decide if you need medical attention if you get sick. It explains what each NHS service does, and when it should be used.
For further information please see the Choose Well site
1 in 4 people unnecessarily visit their GP or A&E as a first port of call when suffering most common cold, cough or sore throat. For further information please see the Treat yourself Better site
Stopping Smoking
HELP ME QUIT
Smokers can get support directly by:
Visit website Help Me Quit (request call back)
Calling: 0800 085 2219
Texting: HMQ to 80818 (to get a call-back)
Optician
It is more appropriate to visit an Optician than a GP for most eye problems. Patient with an eye problem should see their local optician/optometric who can examine patient`s eyes, give advice on visual problems and prescribe and fit spectacles or contact lenses.
The optician can refer patients to other medical practitioners when necessary.
Please see Optician in Cardiff
Dentist
Patient with dental problem should see their local Dentist.
Dentists can treat most problems relating to your teeth or gums
Please see Dentist in Cardiff
If you need further advice or you are in dental pain, you should contact Dental Helpline on 029 20 444 500, 24/7 days a week. You will receive advice if appropriate, booked into the most appropriate emergency location for your problem.
Accident & Emergency (A&E)
A&E departments treat patients who have serious injuries or illnesses.
Please choose wise, attend only if its emergency.
You should visit A&E or dial 999 for emergencies, such as:
If you are not sure, you can get advice from NHS Direct Symptom Checker or call NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47 available 24/7
Wellbeing 4U
The Wellbeing 4U team can help you to achieve the health changes you want and access the services you need, supporting you with:
For further information please see the Wellbeing 4U website for further information and self referral.
Mental Health
Stepiau is a service developed by the Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) for Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan
For further information please see the Stepiau site
Hapus Training – Support for Mental Health
Hapus Training is a social enterprise that provides training courses to support and empower people to improve their mental health in every area of life.
For further information please see the Hapus site
Dewis Cymru
Dewis Cymru is the place for information about well-being in Wales.
You can find information that can help you think about what matters to you, along with information about local organisations and services that can help.
For further information please see the Dewis Cymru site
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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Treat Yourself Better
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Meningitis
Screening for life
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Chronic Disease
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