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:

• loss of consciousness
• pain that is not relieved by simple analgesia
• acute confused state
• chest pain
• breathing difficulties
• suspected broken bones or heavy blood loss
• overdose or poisoning
• sprains and strains
• broken bones of limbs (fractures)
• bites and stings (including human bites)
• minor head injuries

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:

• Enhancing your health and lifestyle eg. nutrition, exercise, motivation and behaviour change
• Supporting your mental health
• Connecting you to advice and support services i.e. financial services, housing, family, carers
• Wellbeing 4U is delivered in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan by our Thrive team on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

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

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