Services and Clinics

Both Doctors provide general medical services including the following:-

• Maternity medical services
• Contraceptive Services
• Child health surveillance services
• Minor surgery services

These and other specialist clinics are held as follows: Use the links below to jump to the corresponding section:

Antenatal Clinic

Wednesday 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Our team of midwives will see pregnant ladies by appointment. Any concerns that cannot wait for the weekly clinic can be dealt with by the Doctors.

Asthma

As part of their long term management all patients are encouraged to attend the asthma clinic regularly. This is to ensure optimum control. A reminder will be sent to patients when their clinic visit is due. Advice and monitoring will be given by Sister Sian Price. Support and advice is also offered for smoking cessation. This clinic is only intended for long-term asthma management. For urgent asthma care, please see your Doctor.

Baby Clinic

Baby Clinics take place every other week on a Monday afternoon between 1.00pm and 3.00pm. Health Visitors are available to weigh babies and offer advice, The Practice Nurse or Doctor will carry out the immunisations and developmental checks are carried out by the Doctors. Please do not bring unwell babies to baby clinic they should be seen in surgery time unless a special arrangement is required.

Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

We can offer advice on the main causes of heart disease:
Smoking, high blood pressure, a family history of heart attacks or stroke, high cholesterol and obesity. Please make an appointment with the nurse.

Cervical Smears

Routine three-year smears are done by the Practice Nurse. We recommend the patient rings for a convenient appointment.

Child Immunisations

We recommend the full programme of vaccinations for 0-5 year olds, which will normally be given at Baby Clinic (see above). If you have concerns about any vaccination, feel free to consult the health visitors, doctors or nurses.

Contraception

We are able to provide a wide range of contraception within the surgery. Our Doctors can advise you during routine appointments on all aspects of contraception, pills (including emergency contraception), diaphragms, IUD's, and sterilisation. Dr Davies holds specialist qualifications in family planning that enable her to fit intrauterine devices (coils). This confidential service is available to patients of any age who require advice.

Diabetes

All diabetic patients have a comprehensive annual check up which includes testing blood, urine and a physical examination. Screening for possible eye problems linked with diabetes is undertaken by the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service, all patients are referred for this along with dietician advice if required and chiropody service if needed. For urgent diabetic advice please see the Doctor.

Emergency Contraception

A reliable hormonal method is available for emergency contraception. It is effective if it is taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. It is important to remember that the earlier it is taken the less chance there is of pregnancy (if possible in first 72 hours after sex). An alternative method is a copper IUD or coil. This can be fitted up to five days after unprotected sex. Advice or prescription for emergency contraception is available during surgery hours. Confidentiality is assured at all times. Follow-up is also advised to discuss further contraception. Alternatively, you can purchase the Morning After Pill at a local Pharmacy, or contact the A & E Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

Joint Injections

Some arthritic joint conditions, as well as many chronic inflammatory conditions such as "tennis elbow" may benefit from steroid injection. These can often be undertaken at the surgery; Please see the doctors for further advice.

Minor Surgery

The Doctors are approved for minor surgery. During minor surgery appointments, the doctors can remove warts, verrucae, some moles, skin tags and cysts using simple surgical techniques. Clinics are arranged at intervals during the year and appointments are booked after discussion with the Doctors.

Other Clinics

The Practice Nurse may also give you advice on the following:-

• Stop Smoking
• Weight Loss
• Healthy Eating
• Influenza vaccination, during October each year
• Drug monitoring: Warfarin, drugs for rheumatology and others as required.

Teenage Troubles

Confidential advice is available to all teenagers on any matter including general health, eating disorders, spots and acne, emotional problems, sexual health and contraception. Please speak to a Doctor or Nurse.

Travel Advice

Please make an appointment at least eight weeks in advance (if possible) for our Nurse to advise on the necessary vaccinations and malaria prevention for any destination worldwide. Please note that some vaccinations are not available at this surgery and you may have to attend a separate Travel Clinic but you will be advised of this at your travel consultation.

Occupational Vaccinations

Occupational vaccinations, normally chicken pox and hepatitis B, fall outside the NHS and therefore a fee is payable normally, by the employer. However, if the employer refuses to pay for the course of vaccines, then as this is outside the NHS, the GP has the right not to administer the vaccine.

Well Man Assessment

We encourage all our male patients to attend for an annual blood pressure check, particularly if you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, or you are over 40 years of age. A check for high cholesterol, prostate problems, liver and kidney disorders may be included if appropriate.

Well Woman Assessment

Appointments for well-woman screening can be booked at your convenience. All aspects of general health are covered, as well as the specific areas of cardiovascular risk assessment, continence, family planning, breast examination, the menopause and inherited diseases. Blood and urine tests may be required, and a doctor's follow-up appointment may be advised.

Temporary Residents

The Doctors are prepared to see any of your family and friends who need a doctor when they are staying with you. Similarly, when you are away from home in the UK you can visit any local doctor as a temporary resident, without having to register.