Our Services
Services offered
As well as routine consultations the practice provides a service to monitor patients with the following conditions: diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, stroke and TIA, learning difficulties, mental illness and dementia. We also offer minor surgery and baby clinic. Travel advice and vaccinations are available, as are smear tests, E.C.G.s, ear syringing and advice on diet, smoking and exercise. We also offer the Gender Identity Service on behalf of practices within the Caerphilly East Neighbourhood Care Network.
Other services
Monthly Contraceptive Clinic
Includes contraceptive subdermal implant fitting and removal and “coil” (IUD / IUS) fitting and removal. Also available is Mirena® Coil (IUS) for heavy periods.
District Nursing
The district nurse team provides care to patients in their homes who are too unwell to attend the surgery. Your doctor can arrange for the district nurse to visit when appropriate.
Community Midwives
Midwives provide care for mothers before and after delivery and care for the baby for up to the first 28 days of life. We have a weekly midwife-led clinic.
Counselling
We have a counsellor working in our surgery who can help with emotional difficulties. Your doctor can arrange for you to see her when appropriate.
Additional NHS Services
A nurse specialising in diabetes, a Pharmacist, a Mental Health Practitioner and a Physiotherapist visit the practice regularly for additional services.
Non-NHS Services
Some services are not covered by the NHS, i.e. HGV, insurance, pre-employment medicals, travel advice, travel vaccinations. We are able to provide these services but they incur a charge. Enquire at reception.