Practice News
The need to wear a mask.
Activity Data for November 2024.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in November 2024.
Wasted Appointments.
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
Protected Time For Learning - Surgery Closure
Activity Data for October 2024.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in October 2024.
Activity Data for September 2024.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in September 2024.
Activity Data for August 2024.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in August 2024.
Flu Vaccine Appointments.
Activity Data for July 2024.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in July 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.
Activity Data for June 2024.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in June 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Activity Data for May 2024.
Bank Holiday.
Activity Data for April 2024.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in April 2024.
Activity Data for March 2024.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in March 2024.
Easter Bank Holiday.
Activity Data for February 2024.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in February 2024.
Activity Data for January 2024.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we did in January 2024.
Flu Vaccination.
Activity Data for December 2023.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in December 2023.
Christmas & New Year Opening hours.
Christmas Opening Hours.
Prescriptions over Christmas/New Year.
Activity Data for November 2023.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in November 2023.
Save Our Surgery Petition.
Activity Data October 2023.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in October 2023.
Welsh Blood Service.
Blood stocks in #Wales are lower than @welshblood would like them to be.
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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.
Activity Data September 2023.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in September 2023.
Activity Data August 2023
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in August 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.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in July 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.
Activity Data for June 2023.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in June 2023.
Activity Data for May 2023.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in 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 - Saturday 8th July 2023.
Bank Holidays for May 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.
Easter Bank Holiday.
Patient Hospital Waiting List Information.
Activity Data for December 2022.
Here is some data that illustrates some of the work we done in December 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.
Flu Vaccine for patients aged between 50 & 64.
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 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.
Patient Survey.
Please take the time to complete our Patient Survey.
Paper copies available on request.