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6th Jan

The need to wear a mask.

Patient Information.
Please wear a mask if you are attending the surgery to keep everyone safe.
Thank you.
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3rd Dec 2024

Activity Data for November 2024.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in November 2024.

22nd Nov 2024

Wasted Appointments.

Our data activity dashboard that is shared each month shows the demand which is placed on the surgery and our staff.
 
Despite the year-on-year underfunding of primary care (https://www.bma.org.uk/.../wales-save-our-surgeries-campaign) we still try and provide services of a high quality and patient access to appointments within available resources.
 
We feel it is important to share our DNA numbers with you to highlight the amount of wasted appointments and ask you to think about this when you have appointment that you are unable to attend.
 
For the month of October 2024 79 patients did not attend the following:
Blood test appointment – 19
Practice nurse appointment – 42
Prebooked Advanced Nurse Practitioner appointment – 6
Prebooked GP face to face appointment – 4
On the day GP face to face appointment – 1
First contact physio appointment – 7
 
So far for the month of November 2024:
Blood test appointment – 7
Practice nurse appointment – 4
Prebooked Advanced Nurse Practitioner appointment – 2
On the day Advanced Nurse Practitioner face to face appointment - 2
Prebooked GP face to face appointment – 6
On the day GP face to face appointment – 3
First contact physio appointment – 1
 
When a patient has an appointment and does not attend (DNA), it is stopping another patient, with genuine medical reasons, seeing a GP.
 
If you cannot attend an appointment, please contact the surgery as soon as you know that you will not be available so that this can be released to another patient. You can also cancel your appointment via the text reminder that is sent to you.
 
The effect of DNAs is:
An increase in the waiting time for appointments
Appointments Frustration for both staff and patients
A waste of resources
 
Thank you.
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15th Nov 2024

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Vaccine

All adults turning 75 years old on or after 1 September 2024 until their 80th birthday will soon receive an invitation from the surgery to book for the new RSV vaccine for the respiratory virus called Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

If you have any further questions, you can visit this website https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccination-programme#guidance

 

 

13th Nov 2024

Protected Time For Learning - Surgery Closure

Protected Learning Time – Surgery Closures
 
Protected learning time (PLT) is about improving patient care by providing a dedicated learning time for healthcare professions away from their busy day-to-day primary care work. PLT is also an opportunity for practice staff to address their own learning and professional development needs.
 
Tylorstown Group Practice will be closed from 13:00 – 18:30 on the dates below;
 
Thursday 14th November 2024
Thursday 23rd January 2025
Thursday 20th March 2025
The surgery will re-open at 8am on the Friday.
 
For Medical Emergencies that cannot wait until the surgery re-opens please call the surgery number to obtain the on call service number.
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4th Nov 2024

Activity Data for October 2024.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in October 2024.

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9th Oct 2024

Activity Data for September 2024.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in September 2024.

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3rd Sep 2024

Activity Data for August 2024.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in August 2024.

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21st Aug 2024

Flu Vaccine Appointments.

Flu Appointments are available from Tuesday 1st October 2024.
We will be inviting all eligible patients in for their Flu vaccine.
For further information please visit:
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9th Aug 2024

Activity Data for July 2024.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in July 2024.

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3rd Jul 2024

Protected Learning Time – Surgery Closures

Protected Learning Time – Surgery Closures

Protected learning time (PLT) is about improving patient care by providing a dedicated learning time for healthcare professions away from their busy day-to-day primary care work. PLT is also an opportunity for practice staff to address their own learning and professional development needs.

Tylorstown Group Practice will be closed from 13:00 – 18:30 on the dates below;

Thursday 18th July 2024
Thursday 12th September 2024
Thursday 14th November 2024
Thursday 23rd January 2025
Thursday 20th March 2025

The surgery will re-open at 8am on the Friday.

For Medical Emergencies that cannot wait until the surgery re-opens please call the surgery number to obtain the on call service number.

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3rd Jul 2024

Activity Data for June 2024.

 

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in June 2024.

Flying
5th Jun 2024

We do not prescribe medications for flying.

We do not prescribe medications for flying

Diazepam in the UK is a Class C/Schedule IV controlled drug. The following short guide outlines the issues surrounding its use for flying and why the surgery no longer prescribes such medications for this purpose.

Tylorstown Group Practice has taken a policy decision to stop prescribing diazepam outside the terms of its license, including as a sedative for aircraft flights. This policy decision has been made by the GP Partners and will be adhered to by all prescribers working in the practice. The reasons for this can be found below:

  1. Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed. If there is an emergency during the flight, it may impair your ability to concentrate, follow instructions, and react to the situation. This could have serious safety consequences for you and those around you.
  2. Sedative drugs can make you fall asleep, however, when you do sleep it is an unnatural non-REM sleep. This means you won’t move around as much as during natural sleep. This can increase you risk of developing a blood clot (DVT) in the leg or even the lung. Blood clots are very dangerous and can sometimes be fatal. This risk is even greater if your flight is greater than 4 hours.
  3. Whilst most people find benzodiazepines like diazepam sedating, a small number have paradoxical agitation and aggression. They can also cause disinhibition and lead you to behave in a way that you would not normally. This could impact your safety as well as that of other passengers and could also get you into trouble with the law. This is particularly likely if they are combined with alcohol.
  4. Diazepam and similar drugs are illegal in a number of countries. They may be confiscated or you may find yourself in trouble with the police.
  5. Diazepam stays in your system for quite a while. If your job requires you to submit to random drug testing you may fail this having taken diazepam.

We appreciate that the fear of flying is real and very frightening. A much better approach is to tackle this properly with a Fear of Flying course run by the airlines.

We have listed a number of these below.

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5th Jun 2024

Activity Data for May 2024.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in May 2024.
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24th May 2024

Bank Holiday.

The surgery will be closed on Monday 27th May 2024.
We will re-open on Tuesday 28th May 2024.
For any Medical Emergencies please contact Out of Hours on 111.
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9th May 2024

Activity Data for April 2024.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in April 2024.

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10th Apr 2024

Activity Data for March 2024.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in March 2024.

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20th Mar 2024

Easter Bank Holiday.

Easter is coming!
Please check when your local pharmacies are open over the bank holiday weekend (Friday 29th March to Monday 1st April) and you have enough medication for any closed periods.
Leave plenty of time between ordering and collecting your prescription to ensure its ready.
For any Medical Emergencies when the surgery is closed, please contact Out of Hours on 111.
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7th Mar 2024

Activity Data for February 2024.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in February 2024.

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7th Feb 2024

Activity Data for January 2024.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in January 2024.

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3rd Jan 2024

Flu Vaccination.

We have reviewed our Flu Immunisation take up for this winter so far and the results are disappointing compared to previous years, so it's no wonder lots of patients are contacting the surgery with flu type symptoms and in some instances being admitted to hospital.
It's not too late to get your vaccine.
If you are over 65 years of age, under 65 in a clinical risk group (i.e. Diabetes, Chronic Heart Disease, Immuno Suppressed, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Liver Disease, Asthma/COPD or a Neurological Condition), Pregnant, Carer or have a BMI over 40. In addition children aged 2-3 years old.
It's easy to arrange your flu jab appointment by calling us on 01443 730169.
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3rd Jan 2024

Activity Data for December 2023.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in December 2023.

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27th Dec 2023

Christmas & New Year Opening hours.

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20th Dec 2023

Christmas Opening Hours.

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15th Dec 2023

Prescriptions over Christmas/New Year.

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5th Dec 2023

Activity Data for November 2023.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in November 2023.

Save our surgery
4th Dec 2023

Save Our Surgery Petition.

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1st Nov 2023

Activity Data October 2023.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in October 2023.

WBS
31st Oct 2023

Welsh Blood Service.

Blood stocks in #Wales are lower than @welshblood would like them to be.

❤ Can you book today? https://wbs.wales/PorthEF

WBS aims to have at least ⑦ days of each blood type to help patients in need.

Don’t know your type? No problem, they will do that bit for you when you donate.

The Welsh Blood Service need more people to sign up as donors to help patients across Wales.

September
4th Oct 2023

Activity Data September 2023.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in September 2023.

August Activity Data
6th Sep 2023

Activity Data August 2023

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in August 2023.

Maternity Services
29th Aug 2023

Maternity Services

Please click on the link below to register your pregnancy with the antenatal team and to access some useful information.

Maternity - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (nhs.wales)

Activity Data - July 2023.
15th Aug 2023

Activity Data July 2023.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in July 2023.

Patient Questionnaire
14th Aug 2023

Patient Questionnaire / Holiadur Cleifion.

Please take the time to complete our Patient Survey on the link below.

Paper copies available on request.

https://forms.office.com/e/edBDvGLcSx

 

Cymerwch amser i gwblhau ein Harolwg Cleifion ar y ddolen isod.

Copïau papur ar gael ar gais.

https://forms.office.com/e/17zptQzsvZ

June 2023
21st Jul 2023

Activity Data for June 2023.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in June 2023.

Activity May 2023
7th Jun 2023

Activity Data for May 2023.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in May 2023.

Activity Data.
23rd May 2023

Activity Data for April 2023.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in April 2023.

Race for Life
23rd May 2023

Race For Life - Saturday 8th July 2023.

 
A few of us at work are doing the CARDIFF PRETTY MUDDY 5K SATURDAY 8 JUL 2023.
Wish us luck but more importantly if you can please donate on the link below.
Thank you.
 
Bank Holiday
26th Apr 2023

Bank Holidays for May 2023.

May 2023 Bank Holidays.
The practice will be closed on:
 
Monday 1st May 2023 and will re-open Tuesday 2nd May at 8am.
 
Monday 8th May 2023 and will re-open Tuesday 9th May at 8am.
 
Monday 29th May 2023 and will re-open Tuesday 30th May at 8am.
 
For Medical Emergencies when the surgery is closed please contact Out of Hours on 111.
Please order repeat prescriptions to ensure you don't run out of medication.
Thank you
March 2023
18th Apr 2023

Activity Data for March 2023.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in March 2023.

What to expect from your GP Practice
6th Apr 2023

What to expect from your GP Practice.

Easter Bank Holiday.
14th Mar 2023

Easter Bank Holiday.

Easter Bank Holiday.
The surgery will be closed on Friday 7th April & Monday 10th April. We will re-open on Tuesday 11th April.
For any Medical Emergencies please contact Out of Hours on 111.
25th Jan 2023

Patient Hospital Waiting List Information.

Activity Data - December 2022
5th Jan 2023

Activity Data for December 2022.

Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in December 2022.

Christmas Opening Hours
19th Dec 2022

Christmas Opening Hours.

Please see our Christmas and New Year opening hours.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the staff at Tylorstown Group Practice.

Better Health Starts With You
17th Nov 2022

Help Us Help You

50-64
27th Oct 2022

Flu Vaccine for patients aged between 50 & 64.

If you are aged between 50 & 64 and would like the Flu vaccine please do contact us.
We are contacting patients to arrange appointments but may not have correct numbers if you have changed it since your last contact with the practice.
Thank you.
eConsult
10th Oct 2022

eConsult is not a way of booking an appointment.

We have had a number of eConsults submitted specifically asking for an appointment with a GP.

Please note, eConsult is a clever bit of software that allows you to quickly and safely get help and advice from your own doctors and GP practice online.

eConsult is a form-based online consultation & triage platform that collects your medical or administrative request and sends it through to your GP practice to triage and decide on the right care for you.

The response time is noted when you submit the eConsult and a response will generally be via email.

If you want an appointment with a GP please contact the surgery on 01443 730169 as not to delay the treatment needed.

Thank you.

Bank Holiday
13th Sep 2022

Bank Holiday Monday 19th September 2022.

Following the announcement of the Bank Holiday Monday 19th September 2022 for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, the surgery will be closed and will re-open at 8am Tuesday 20th September 2022.
For MEDICAL EMERGENCIES during these hours please contact
Out of Hours on 111.
Please remember to collect repeat prescriptions in advance.
All appointments have been rearranged and patients contacted.
Thank you.

Scan QR Code to complete Patient Survey.
13th Jul 2022

Patient Survey.

Please take the time to complete our Patient Survey.

Paper copies available on request.

https://forms.office.com/r/9wKxCXV7yN