IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Flu Cases on the Rise! Protect Yourself and Others!
We’ve seen an increase in influenza cases in our area. One of the best ways to protect yourself, your loved ones, and the community is by getting the flu vaccine
If you’re eligible for a free vaccine, don’t wait—contact the surgery today to book your appointment!
Stay safe, stay healthy, and let’s work together to beat the flu.
Your local pharmacy offers services under the common ailments scheme , common ailments covered by the scheme are:
| Acne |
Athlete's Foot |
Backache |
| Chickenpox |
Cold Sores |
Colic |
| Conjuctivitis (Bacterial) |
Constipation |
Diarrhoea |
| Dry Eyes |
Dry Skin |
Haemorrhoids |
| Hayfever |
Head Lice |
Indigestion |
| In-growing Toenail |
Intertrigo |
Mouth Ulcers |
| Nappy Rash |
Oral Thrush |
Ringworm |
| Scabies |
Sore Throat |
Teething |
| Threadworms |
Vaginal Thrush |
Warts or Verrucas |
Call NHS 111 (Option 2)
You can call NHS 111 and select Option 2 if you or someone you know needs urgent mental health care, but it's not life threatening.
Mental Health 111 (Option 2) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is free to call from a mobile (even when the caller has no credit left) or from a landline.
The 111 Option 2 service can help you if:
- you have an existing mental health problem and your symptoms get worse
- you experience a mental health problem for the first time
- someone has self-harmed but it does not appear to be life threatening, or they're talking about wanting to self-harm
- a person shows signs of possible dementia
- a person is experiencing domestic violence or physical, sexual or emotional abuse
RSV Vaccine Update
We are now inviting eligible patients for the RSV vaccine. This includes:
👶 Pregnant women from 28 weeks gestation
👴 Adults aged 75-79 as of 1st September 2024
Invitations are being sent via text with a booking link, and we will call patients without mobile numbers.
Please ensure the surgery has your up-to-date contact details so we can reach you.
Important: We kindly ask that you wait for your invite rather than contacting the surgery directly about the RSV vaccine. For more information, you can visit the Aneurin Bevan Health Board page here: [insert link].
Thank you for your cooperation and support! 💙
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination information - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)
NHS WALES APP
We are now live on the NHS Wales App which will replace My Health Online. To ensure continuity of services download the App today or use the desktop web version available. Find out more at https://app.nhs.wales/login NHS Wales App sign up. Additional Support at https://apphelp.nhs.wales/help/nhs-login NHS Wales login help.
